The Museum of Prehistory, located in the Erve Valley in Mayenne, has been open since 2017.
This modern museum dedicated to the discovery of Prehistory in Mayenne is located near the caves of Margot et Rochefort, where archaeological excavations were carried out.
These have revealed various objects, bones, artistic units, etc. from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic, which are now exhibited in the collections. Discover a museum in perpetual innovation, on a self-guided or guided tour (depending on the programming). Follow in the footsteps of the first prehistoric humans in western France by stepping through the doors of the museum.

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  • Archaeological collections

    Two people looking at a display case in the Museum of Prehistory containing a cast skull

  • The temporary exhibition

    A mediator is showing a diagram in the temporary climate exhibition at the Museum of Prehistory.

  • Digital technology in the museum

    Image taken during a visit using a mixed reality headset; a holographic guide is shown displaying two prehistoric skulls.

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