Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
About This Museum
Perched on the cliffside of the Jardin Exotique, the Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology has been a quiet custodian of our deep history since 1902. It feels less like a sterile gallery and more like a time capsule, filled with bones and tools pulled from the very ground of the surrounding Principality and Ligurian coast. You'll find yourself face-to-face with the heavy jawbone of a long-extinct cave bear, a silent testament to a wilder, ice-age Riviera. The atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, a world away from the glitz of the casinos below.
Collection Highlights
Look for the robust skulls of prehistoric animals discovered in local caves, displayed alongside delicate flint tools meticulously crafted by early humans. One compelling exhibit details the 'Grotte de l'Observatoire', a nearby cave that served as a shelter for our ancestors for thousands of years.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away just above the famous Exotic Garden, so you can easily make an afternoon of it. Check their website for seasonal hours as they can vary.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is an elegant, early 20th-century structure made of local stone that feels both grand and unassuming, blending seamlessly into its dramatic rocky surroundings.
Contact & Location
Address: Musée d'Anthropologie Préhistorique, 56Bis, Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, Jardin Exotique, Monaco, 98020, Monaco
Phone: +377 98 98 80 06
Website: Visit Website
