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PréhistoSite de Brassempouy

Archaeology ,  Prehistory ,  Archaeological site ,  Museum in Brassempouy
  • It is Brassempouy that was discovered in 1894 , the famous "Lady in the hood" , an ivory statuette carved mammoth there 25,000 years & considered the oldest known representation of a human face .Today, the House of Dame invites you to explore this fabulous story & understand the daily life of prehistoric men of the Upper Paleolithic ( 35,000 / 10,000 ). Over one hectare in the archaelogical amusement park, little and big can find via demonstrations, the various skills of their forebears...
    It is Brassempouy that was discovered in 1894 , the famous "Lady in the hood" , an ivory statuette carved mammoth there 25,000 years & considered the oldest known representation of a human face .Today, the House of Dame invites you to explore this fabulous story & understand the daily life of prehistoric men of the Upper Paleolithic ( 35,000 / 10,000 ). Over one hectare in the archaelogical amusement park, little and big can find via demonstrations, the various skills of their forebears (napping flint, making fire by friction...), try hunting with the propulseur (javelin), painting on walls. Little and big can practicise the gestures from Prehistory with specific workshop all the year during holidays.
  • Access
    • Motorway  :  Orthez A64 at 24 km
    • Railway station  :  DAX at 36 km
    • Railway station  :  Orthez at 24 km
    • Railway station  :  Mont de Marsan at 41 km
  • Environment
    • In the country
    • In the village
  • Spoken languages
    • French
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Accepted customers
    • Individuals
    • Groups
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 10  Person (s) mini
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Mobility impaired
  • Activities
    • Special theme activity
    • Adult workshop
    • Children's workshop
    • Lectures
    • Temporary exhibitions
  • Equipment
    • bus parking
    • Picnic area
    • Screening room
    • Meeting room
  • Services
    • Animals accepted
    • Boutique
Rates
Payment methods
  • Debit cards
  • Cheques and giro cheques
  • Holiday cheques
  • Cash
Openings
  • From February 7, 2026
    until July 5, 2026
  • From July 6, 2026
    until August 30, 2026
  • From September 8, 2026
    until November 15, 2026
  • Tuesday
    1:45 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    1:45 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    1:45 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    1:45 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    1:45 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    1:45 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Open
  • Open