"Graine d'Archéologue" - A playful Introduction to prehistoric pottery

After the guided tour of the Museum, children and parents will spend a friendly moment together trying to make their vases and decorate them with the techniques and tools of the time. You will see that the know-how of these craftsmen was immense.

Description

The Balmes cave has yielded many ceramics from the Neolithic period, then later from the Bronze and Iron Ages. They are the markers of the many cultural influences of the entire Alpine Arc that will be found during the 3,000 years of occupation of the Balmes cave. This workshop is a first introduction to experimental archeology where everyone will have fun making a vase from the Museum that they want to reproduce.

Activities

• Archeological digs
• Pottery
• History

Additional welcome

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Session duration: 120 min

• Minimum age: 7 years

Environments

• Village center

Rates

Adult: €9.50
Child (7-16 years): 7.50 €.

Reservation

Payment methods

• Bank/credit card
• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash

Opening period

From 14/10 to 19/12/2025 from Monday to Friday.
By appointment.

From 22/12/2025 to 30/04/2026 on Tuesday between 2 pm and 4.30 pm.
except on January 1st and December 25th.

From 09/06 to 15/09/2026 on Tuesday between 2 pm and 4.30 pm.

Spoken languages

• English
• French

Adapted tourism

• Mental disability
• Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
• Even flooring with no obstacles
• WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
• Possibility of drop-off in front of the site

Location

Additional booking

Booking at the Tourist Office or at the museum

Animals

Pets allowed : No