Archaeological museum dedicated to one of Europe's most important rock carving sites. A modern, playful scenography that will appeal to visitors of all ages, from the most enthusiastic to the most novice.
Opened in 1996 by the Département des Alpes-Maritimes, the Musée des Merveilles is dedicated to one of Europe's largest rock engraving sites, the Vallée des Merveilles and Fontanalba, in the Mount Bego region. From the end of the Neolithic period, some 5,000 years ago, to the last century, man left some 50,000 signs on 4,000 rocks, making this site the largest historical monument in France. The museum's permanent galleries cover a wide range of themes: from the evolution of man and landscape to archaeology and protohistoric engravings, from rock art around the world to the historical discovery of the Mont Bego region, from territorial history to historical engravings and popular arts and traditions...
As a place of conservation, research and exhibition, the Musée des Merveilles is a living cultural center that bases its public activities on an exceptional archaeological and ethnological heritage.
Guided tours, workshops and events are available for schoolchildren and adults alike (rates and bookings on request).
Furniture
- Auditorium
- Bicycle parking
- Book shop
- Car park
- Charging station for 2 electric wheels
Services
- Educational visits
- Free WiFi access
- Guided tours
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Shop
Adapted tourism
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible with assistance for the visually impaired
- Documentation available in Braille
- Doors >=77 cm wide
Pricing
Free entry.
Group rate available for 10 people or more.
Guided tours subject to booking:
- For groups of less than 10 people: €5 per person
- From 10 to 25 people: €50 for the whole group
Free admission for under-18s, students, jobseekers, persons receiving minimum social benefits, disabled persons and accompanying adults.
Duration: approx. 1h15.
Accepted payment methods
- Bank checks
- Cash
- Credit card payment
- Bank transfer
Opening periods
From 26/11/2025 to 15/06/2026 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
Annual closure from November 13 to 25.
From 16/06 to 15/09/2026 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends between 10 am and 6 pm.
From 26/11/2026 to 15/06/2027 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
Annual closure from November 13 to 25.
