At the Carnac Prehistory Museum,
the world’s leading megalith museum, see the true artefacts discovered across the archaeological sites which have brought fame to the region.
Before visiting the sites of the surrounding dolmens and menhirs, visiting the museum is the perfect way to learn about everyday life in the Neolithic Age (4900-2200 BC). The great alpine-jade axes, the polished jewelry imported from Spain and many other prestigious artefacts plunge us into the time when Carnac was centre of the nerve center of all of Europe’s power and riches at the beginning of the 5th century BC.
The Museum proposes ...
many activities, available on weekends and during French school holidays
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HOURS
OPENING TIMES
Open every day
Closed on Tuesdays except during school holidays
Closed 1st Jan, 1st May and 25th Dec.
Open all year to groups with a booking
Outside of School Holidays
January, February : Closed
March : Open 2pm–5.30pm
April, May, June : 10am-12.30pm and 2pm-6pm
July and August : 10am-6.30pm
September : 10am-12.30pm and 2pm-6pm
October : 10am-12.30pm and 2pm-5.30pm
November : 2pm-5.30pm
December : Closed
Closed on Tuesday
During School Holidays
Open every day
January, February, March : 10am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 5.30pm
April, May, June : 10am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 6pm
July and August : 10am– 6.30pm
September : 10h00 – 12h30 et 14h00 – 18h00
October : 10am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 6pm
November and December : 10am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 5.30pm
