Musée de préhistoire corse
À Sartène, le musée de préhistoire corse est un musée labellisé « Musée de France » dans le Corse-du-Sud. Son histoire : Le musée est issu du Centre de préhistoire corse, créé par Roger Grosjean du Centre nationale de recherche scientifique (CNRS).
Le musée a une vocation régionale puisqu'il regroupe les objets trouvés lors de fouilles effectuées sur tout le territoire insulaire. Ce qui fait l'intérêt de cet établissement : Au sommet de la vieille ville, dans un nouveau bâtiment jouxtant l’ancienne prison.
Panorama sur le golfe du Valinco. Ses atouts principaux : Collections paléontologique : faune. Peuplements et cultures matérielles de la Corse du VIIIe millénaire avant notre ère à la fin du XVe siècle de l'ère commune. Collection remarquable de statues-menhirs.
Salle d'archéologie sous-marine antique. Les collections de l'établissement portent sur : Archéologie. Adresse : boulevard Jacques Nicolai, Sartène. Contact : 04 95 77 01 09. Informations en ligne : www.isula.corsica/patrimoine/Musee-de-Sartene_a71.html.
History
Le musée est issu du Centre de préhistoire corse, créé par Roger Grosjean du Centre nationale de recherche scientifique (CNRS). Le musée a une vocation régionale puisqu'il regroupe les objets trouvés lors de fouilles effectuées sur tout le territoire insulaire.
Collection highlights
Collections paléontologique : faune. Peuplements et cultures matérielles de la Corse du VIIIe millénaire avant notre ère à la fin du XVe siècle de l'ère commune. Collection remarquable de statues-menhirs. Salle d'archéologie sous-marine antique.
The building
Au sommet de la vieille ville, dans un nouveau bâtiment jouxtant l’ancienne prison. Panorama sur le golfe du Valinco.
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Archéologie nationale : Préhistoire, Protohistoire, Gallo-romain, Paléo-chrétien, Médiéval
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Museum presentation
Situated in Sartène, in the heart of the Corse-du-Sud department, musée de préhistoire corse holds the « Musée de France » label granted by the Ministry of Culture.
This institution fulfills a public service mission by making its collections accessible to the widest possible audience and contributing to the artistic and cultural education of the territory.
Collections and fields
The collections of musée de préhistoire corse cover the following fields: Archéologie. These holdings, built up over decades, reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer a varied overview of artistic and scientific expressions.
The museum pursues a policy of enriching its collections through acquisitions, donations, and deposits.
Practical information
musée de préhistoire corse is located at boulevard Jacques Nicolai, 20100 Sartène. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
musée de préhistoire corse is part of the cultural landscape of Sartène and, more broadly, of the Corse-du-Sud department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Sartène allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée de préhistoire corse meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée de préhistoire corse is located in Sartène, in the Corse-du-Sud department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée de préhistoire corse's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée de préhistoire corse bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée de préhistoire corse's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Sartène or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.