Musée de Préhistoire
The Museum of Prehistory of Lussac-les-Châteaux, labeled Museum of France, is dedicated to local prehistory. It is located in the heart of La Sabline, a cultural complex also including a Media Library and a Youth and Culture Center. It wants to be an essential link for who wants to discover prehistory in Poitou-Charentes and offers in addition to a discovery of the collections, an outdoor route to the nearest prehistoric sites.
Its collections are made up of thousands of objects from archaeological excavations carried out in caves or rock shelters in the Lussaco region and include: remains of fauna, tools and weapons in flint, objects in bone and animal wood, ornaments and works portable art engraved on bone materials and on stones.
Practical information
The rates
Full price from 3€
Reduced price from 1.5€
Free (under 18 years old)
Opening
FROM OCTOBER TO MAY
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. / 14 p.m.-17 p.m.
SHORT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (ZONE A)
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. / 14 p.m.-17 p.m.
FROM JUNE TO OCTOBER
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. / 14 p.m.-18 p.m.
EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURES
January 1, May 1, May 8, November 1, November 11 and December 25.
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Further information
21 Montmorillon Road
86320 LUSSAC-LES-CHATEAUX
An activity "Expériences Famille" is available here
Artistic creation
Préhisto'Famille activity: cave and engravings
From 5 years HistoryObserve the remains unearthed on the site of La Marche at the Museum of Prehistory - La Sabline. You will discover the great...
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