MUSÉE DE PRÉHISTOIRE
Come and discover the archaeological collections and digital installations linked to prehistory at the Musée de Préhistoire.
Located at the gateway to the Coëvrons-Mayenne region of art and history, the Prehistory Museum invites you to discover the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods through archaeological collections found in the Mayenne department. In particular, the museum presents the discoveries made on the Erve Valley site, particularly in the caves, thanks to recent excavations.For thousands of years, human presence and activity have depended on fluctuations in climate and changes in flora and fauna. This close link between humans and nature is explained throughout the exhibition, and in more detail in the temporary section entitled "Humans and the climate from prehistoric times to the present day".
A range of interactive features offer visitors the chance to immerse themselves in prehistory, including digital content, a digital tour of the Mayenne-Sciences cave and a video game.
You can find all the opening times for different periods on our website:
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Vallée des grottes de Saulges 650, chemin de la Roche-Brault
53270 THORIGNE-EN-CHARNIE
FRANCE
53270 THORIGNE-EN-CHARNIE
FRANCE
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Opening times
from 14/02/2026 to 03/07/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 17:00:00
Tuesday
from 13:30:00 to 17:00:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 17:00:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 17:00:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 17:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Ouverture durant les vacances et jours fériés tous les jours de 10h à 12h et de 13h30 à 18h
from 04/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Display all dates
Museum theme
Archaeology
Environment and nature
New technologies and images
Prehistory
Access map, location
Motorway : 14 km
SNCF train station : 35 km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Bar cafeteria tea room
Restaurant
Projection room
Services
Interactive terminal
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted starting from 10 persons
Pets not allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price starting from 5€ (Musée tarif plein (visite libre), exposition permanente + temporaire)
Children's price starting from 3.5€ (Musée enfant de 5 à 18 ans (visite libre), exposition permanente + temporaire)
Discounted rate starting from 3.5€ (Musée tarif réduit.
Enfant, étudiant, demandeur d'emploi, personne en situation de handicap, groupe (10 et +), famille nombreuse, May'N Pass, CNAS, COS (Coëvrons), CEZAM, Amhappy, Club employés.
Sur présentation d'un justificatif.)
Full adult price starting from 16€ (2 grottes + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs adulte.)
Discounted rate starting from 11€ (2 grottes + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs adulte réduit.)
Children's price starting from 11€ (2 grottes + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs enfant de 5 à 18 ans.)
Full adult price starting from 12€ (1 grotte + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs adulte.)
Discounted rate starting from 8€ (1 grotte + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs adulte réduit.)
Children's price starting from 8€ (1 grotte + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs enfant de 5 à 18 ans.)
Discounted rate starting from 6€ (Musée guidé enfant et réduit (selon programmation))
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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