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Museums in Monaco
Monaco's museums punch well above the Principality's size. The Musée Océanographique de Monaco, founded by Prince Albert I in 1910, dominates the cliff edge above the port from Monaco-Ville and houses one of Europe's most impressive aquarium collections alongside exhibits on ocean science and exploration. The Institut Océanographique and the museum were central to Monaco's long-standing status as a global centre for marine research.
The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco (NMNM) operates across two Belle Époque villas: Villa Paloma in Saint-Roman and Villa Sauber on the Larvotto seafront, presenting rotating contemporary and historical art exhibitions. Fontvieille hosts the Prince's Collection of Vintage Cars, a remarkable display of over 100 vehicles from the Grimaldi family collection. The Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies covers Monaco's postal and numismatic history. Each museum page shows opening hours and the nearest CAM bus stop.
9 museums in our directory
La-Condamine
Monaco-Ville
La Collection de voitures anciennes de SAS le Prince de Monaco
La Collection de voitures anciennes de SAS le Prince de Monaco is a museum in Monaco-Ville.
Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
The Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation is located in Monaco-Ville.
Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies
The Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies is located in Monaco-Ville.
Musée naval
The Musée naval is a museum located in Monaco-Ville.
Musée Océanographique
The Musée Océanographique is located in Monaco-Ville on Avenue Saint-Martin.
Frequently asked
What is the most visited museum in Monaco?▾
The Musée Océanographique de Monaco is consistently the Principality's most visited museum, drawing several hundred thousand visitors a year to its cliff-top building above the port. Its aquarium, shark lagoon and ocean science exhibitions make it a major destination for both families and specialist visitors.
Is the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco worth visiting?▾
The Océanographique is widely considered one of the finest aquariums in Europe and a significant oceanographic research institution. The building itself, perched on the cliff above the port with views over the Mediterranean, is architecturally striking. Allow two to three hours for a thorough visit.