The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology offered visitors a rare and atmospheric experience this weekend as it opened its doors after dark for the European Night of Museums…
Guided only by torchlight, guests explored the museum’s prehistoric collections in near darkness, creating what many described as a magical and immersive atmosphere far removed from a traditional daytime visit. The special evening event transformed the museum into an intimate setting where visitors could take their time discovering artefacts and speaking directly with guides and researchers.
Organisers said the annual event has become one of the museum’s most popular evenings, regularly attracting strong demand from both residents and tourists. This year’s edition proved so successful that an additional time slot had to be added to accommodate visitors.
Beyond the unusual nighttime setting, the highlight of the evening was a live demonstration of prehistoric fire-lighting techniques, recreating how early humans would once have produced fire thousands of years ago.
The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology regularly takes part in European cultural initiatives aimed at making museums more accessible and engaging for the public. Following Monaco’s event, the museum’s teams are also set to participate in the inauguration of the “Fun Préhistorique” exhibition at the archaeological museum in Saint-Raphaël as part of France’s own Museum Night celebrations.
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