Description
Discover the history of the Earth, of life, of the Alps and of prehistoric man in Haute-Savoie through exhibitions for the whole family. Numerous activities and workshops for all are offered throughout the year.
Discover the history of the Earth and of life, of the Alps, the history of our landscape, as well as the evolution of prehistoric man in Haute-Savoie through many objects to touch, reconstructions, fossils and archaeological objects .
Enjoy the last few weeks of The temporary exhibition "Catastrophe!" presents the natural risks on the territory of Chablais: tsunamis of Leman Lake, earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, floods ... See you in may for the exhibition "préhisto-Food".
In addition to visiting the museum, many activities are offered throughout the year. During the Easter, summer and Pentecost holidays, put yourself in the shoes of our ancestors! Workshops for children and adults are offered in the morning and afternoon. Archaeological excavation, parietal art, Neolithic kitchen, fire workshop, flint cutting hunt and many more!
Portrait
This museum has a real educational and fun vocation. Led by a motivated and dynamic team, children and parents alike will leave with their heads full of memories.
Complement home
The museum also visits schools with a wide range of events.
Equipment at your disposal
Equipment
Service
Spoken languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
Groups
Minimum number of persons : 15
Maximum number of persons : 60
Jean Hallemans Museum of Prehistory and Geology
207 Route du Moulin de la Glacière
74140 Sciez
Information
Methods of payment
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Bank/credit card
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Check
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Travellers Cheque
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Cash
The opening time
Opening hours
From 22/02/25 to 09/03/25
Open every day from 2pm to 6pm.
All year round on request for school groups.
Localisation
- In the country
- Lake 5 km away
- Close to pleasure port
- River 5 km away
- Village 2 km away
The Rates
Children (5-14 years old): 4 € (or 5 € for the guided tour).
Adult admission at 4€ instead of 5€ with the Pass Léman France ! Benefit from discounts / free admission to a multitude of activities on the shores and in the mountains of Lake Geneva .
Group rate from 15 people.
A'musées-vous ticket : firemen museum + prehistory : 8 €/adult + 6 €/child. Only in summer.
Family rate plus: 1 free child workshop for 5 people or more
A Discover
Discover Savoie and Haute-Savoie with Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage guides.
With these guides, you'll discover the history and culture of the six historic provinces : guided tours, groups and junior days.
BP 52
74320 Sevrier
04 79 25 26 10
Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage guides' association
Children set off in search of clues in the museum's collections. The clues will help them find the ingredients to make the fire and discover the treasure.
207 Route du Moulin de la Glacière
Espace Pierre Chappuis
74140 Sciez
04 50 72 60 53
Prehistoric treasure hunt
The museum's mediator will come to your school with numerous workshops to discover prehistoric archaeology, fire demonstrations, flintknapping demonstrations, propulsor shooting, cave art, etc.
207 Route du Moulin de la Glacière
Espace Pierre Chappuis
74140 Sciez
04 50 72 60 53
Prehistoric workshop at school
This sixth stage of the GRP Littoral du Léman will take you from Sciez to Yvoire. In a first part, you will reach Excenevex and its exceptional fine sand beach, before reaching Yvoire, a magnificent medieval village.
Route du Port, Sciez - Port de Sciez
74140 Sciez
04 50 72 80 21
