Human Palaeontology Terra Amata Museum

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3.9

( 8 reviews )

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25 Bd Carnot, 06000 Nice, France

+33 4935-559-93

Welcome to the Human Palaeontology Terra Amata Museum, a renowned archaeological museum located in Nice, France. This museum is dedicated to prehistory and offers a fascinating discovery trail for kids. Situated on Boulevard Carnot, the museum is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists alike. With its extensive collection of human archaeological findings and moments of evolution, the Human Palaeontology Terra Amata Museum provides visitors with a deep understanding of our ancient past. From the creation of various tools to the exploration of human evolution, the exhibits offer detailed explanations and insights. As you explore the museum, you will be captivated by the rich history and significance of our ancestors. The museum opens at 10:00 a.m., and the admission price is €5 for adults, while children can enter for free. Experience the wonders of prehistoric times at the Human Palaeontology Terra Amata Museum and embark on a remarkable journey through the evolution of humanity.

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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Good for kids
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Rick nieto

March 22, 2024

Very impressed by this museum. It's two floors but not too big, yet all of the interesting and important human archeological findings and moments of evolution are explained in great detail there from the creation of various tools to how we know where they used fire. Would be great if they had English translations too but you have cell signal so you can translate.

Gunjan shah

March 22, 2024

For history fans, this museum is for you. Presentation style a bit dated but the content appeals to me a lot more. Along a didactic route and on the very site of the discovery of the prehistoric site laid out by our "ancestors" 400,000 years ago. The moldings on the ground, the cut stones, the bone remains of the fauna, the hut, everything leads us from excavations to reconstructions. Wonderful.

Fenton blasco

March 22, 2024

Wonderful small museum, very thoughtfully laid out, tells a fantastic story beginning to end. 5 euros entry and takes approx 45 mins to 1hr to walk round. All the explanatory cards are in French, so you need to be able to read reasonably well. Hugely interesting, loved it.

Lyncoln lim

March 22, 2024

Although every thing was in French I could get the story of the event and found the historical significance very enlightening. There is one photo that you’ll see “nailed it.” Not sure how the nail got into the display. 😄 …

Brian newton

March 22, 2024

Underrated museum, very interesting. My girlfriend loved it.

Kandi vega

March 22, 2024

Great to visit if only to see where humans actually existed 380000 years ago. Has a small collection of other objects and some quite good reenactments of what shelters would have been like. Spent about 15min there but we liked it. Has the bus stop to Monaco around corner for some contrast.. Revisited 2022 and still a great little museum..who knew rhinos were in Nice 400000 years ago

Probal rahman

March 22, 2024

Very small but really interesting. 400,000 hearth... homo erectus. Possibly the oldest hearth in the world.

Lkld fjr

March 22, 2024

This is a very good little museum in the heart of Nice. At this site, Neandethal people lived and hunted here 400,000 years ago. The exhibits are fascinating. Take an hour or so and visit. You will learn the fascinating prehistory of southern France. Highly recommended.