The origins of humankind and the archaeology of the Palaeolithic Era have long fascinated the public. Nevertheless, the public’s understanding of these topics is often confused and incomplete, partly due to the distorted picture provided by popular culture. Several museums in Europe include findings concerning human evolution and the Palaeolithic Era in their collections; a number of museum exhibitions are totally devoted to them. In recent decades, activities organized by museums have contributed decisively to remedying misconceptions about Palaeolithic societies, offering a limited, although essential perspective on our Palaeolithic ancestors. The aim of this chapter is to propose new narratives and associated displays in museums that primarily relate to the individual and its place within society, so as to overcome pre-existing misconceptions and better comprehend Palaeolithic societies. To fulfil this aim I recorded the most common topics related to Palaeolithic people and how they are usually displayed in museums. Then, I selected two topics that can provide a better understanding of Palaeolithic social life, topics upon which light has been shed by a wealth of new scientific data during the last few decades. The present chapter thus focuses on the representation of Palaeolithic children and disabled individuals, who have traditionally been set aside in museum exhibitions.