8 essential facts about the Lascaux exhibition
A patrimonial exhibition combining art, science, archaeology and prehistory to transmit and share the heritage of Lascaux Cave, a major sanctuary of the Palaeolithic period (21,000 years BP), from France.
1 · Lascaux, a UNESCO World prehistoric art site
A patrimonial exhibition combining art, science, archaeology and prehistory to transmit and share the heritage of Lascaux Cave, a major sanctuary of the Palaeolithic period (21,000 years BP), from France.
2 · A replica of the absolute masterpiece of Lascaux: the Hall of the Bulls
For the first time in a traveling exhibition, a replica of an entire room of Lascaux Cave — the most monumental painted room of prehistory. A spectacular 25-meter wall with more than one hundred painted figures, recreated in our Facsimile Workshop in France.
3 · An experience reconnecting to the living world
More than a facsimile, the experience offers the possibility of reconnecting with that part of humanity that knew how to observe, listen, feel and honor the living world. The Hall of the Bulls is not just an artistic masterpiece; it is a place that reminds us how deeply connected we are to the animal world.
4 · A virtual reality experience
A 20-minute immersive exploration of all the galleries of Lascaux Cave, made from the digital replica of the original cave, on Pico 4 headsets.
5 · An unforgettable face-to-face with Europeans from 21,000 years ago
Four artistic dermoplastic reconstructions of Sapiens from the time of Lascaux, depicted with darker skin, hair and eye colors, by French artist Élisabeth Daynès.
6 · An archaeological collection from Lascaux Cave
Original pieces on loan from three French museums: the Musée National de Préhistoire (Les Eyzies), the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale (Saint-Germain-en-Laye) and the Institut de Paléontologie Humaine (Paris). Flint and bone tools, a decorated spear, painted and pierced shells, original coloring pigments, Venus figurines and more.
7 · A universal and family-friendly exhibition
A collective, interactive, universal exhibition for audiences of all ages everywhere. Educational activities are included, along with a blank stone wall ready to paint for children’s creative workshops.
8 · Fully renovated with sustainability in mind
The exhibition was completely renovated in 2024–2025. We used material from the exhibition’s first version, which traveled the world from 2013 to 2024, to produce a second version and improve its touring concept. It is lighter, less bulky and, above all, even more flexible and easier to assemble.
