Museum Overview

Discover the collections of the Fossilea museum and enhance your visit with a fun workshop for a day full of adventures!

THE "Museum entry, tour + pottery workshop" PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Access to the museum
Permanent exhibition + temporary exhibition + park
Explore the Fossilea museum freely, at your own pace.
Download the visitor assistance app to learn more about the exhibits.

A guided tour, of your choice
(subject to availability)

- Discovery Tour: Discover the permanent exhibition, with one of our passionate guides, to trace the geological and paleontological history of the territory.
Every day, except Wednesday, at 16pm. Duration: 1 hour.

- Special family visit "Little Curious Minds": A moment to share with your family to discover the geological and paleontological history of Beaujolais while having fun.
Wednesdays at 16pm and more times during school holidays. Duration: 45 min.

The Pottery Workshop
Pots, glasses, plates... how long have we been using these very useful utensils for eating, drinking, cooking, or storing food? What did early humans make them from, and how? Come and try your hand at the art of pottery and decorate your creation in the prehistoric style.
Duration: 1 hour

Booking

Comfort and amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access requires assistance
  • Access for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • Site, building fully accessible
  • Possibility to drop someone off in front of the site
  • Customer service includes the welcome of people with disabilities.

Rates / opening

Prices

Full price: €14, Reduced price: €11,50, Child aged 5 to 16: €10, Child under 5: €5

Opening

Every Monday from 11am to 12pm during peak season and school holidays, every Sunday from 14pm to 15pm when the museum is open