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Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata

Name: Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata
Rating: 4.1

4.1 ·

Head to the Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata, built on an ancient campsite above Nice. Follow the story of early humans through the exhibits and let the kids tackle the discovery trail, all free of charge.

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Full description

Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata stands on a hillside site where human ancestors camped some 400,000 years ago, when the area was effectively beachfront. The museum presents findings from the excavation, clearly laid out, and uses QR codes for extra information.

A discovery trail for kids makes it family-friendly, and visitors appreciate how it makes archaeology relatable despite the lack of dramatic artefacts. Admission is free and a visit takes about 45 minutes, which makes it an easy addition to a day exploring the east side of the city.

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Address

25 Bd Carnot, 06000 Nice, France · Nice

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Allow about 45 minutes
scan the QR codes for added detail
use the children's discovery trail if travelling with kids.

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Reviews

A small museum devoted to the history of the site at terre amata on the hill above Nice, though at the time the site was considered beachfront property. Much of what was found was included in the exhibits. Doable in an hour, you could do as I did, catch it in the morning and catch a national museum in the afternoon (I…

Mark Rasmussen

2/5

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