Oceanographic Museum's Mediterranean zone closes for 18-month renovation
By Megan Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The Mediterranean gallery at Monaco's Oceanographic Museum aquarium shut on 31 August for an 18-month overhaul, with a spring 2028 reopening expected.
The Mediterranean zone at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco's aquarium closed its doors on 31 August, marking the start of an 18-month renovation programme. The section, which showcases the marine life of the local sea basin, will remain off limits to visitors until spring 2028.
For residents and regular visitors, the closure is worth noting before planning any trips to the Avenue Saint-Martin institution, particularly those bringing families or school groups for whom the Mediterranean tanks are often a highlight. The rest of the aquarium and the museum's upper floors remain open throughout the works.
The renovation signals a broader commitment at the Musée Océanographique to updating its facilities, a point of some relevance given the Principality's long-standing role in marine conservation and ocean awareness. No details on the scope or cost of the works have been confirmed publicly at this stage.