Museums

Cars collection of HSH the Prince of Monaco

The classic cars collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco now has a new look in a new location at Port Hercule, just a few yards from the iconic Formula 1 circuit.
The new exhibition space is home to some 70 vehicles, in a modern and dynamic setting with a specially designed scenography to provide visitors with an optimal experience.

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology was founded by Prince Albert I in 1902 “to conserve traces of early humankind exhumed in the Principality and neighbouring regions.”

The numerous collections which have been brought together in the Museum over more than a century represent the various phases of regional prehistory and protohistory. The majority of the archaeological and palaeontological exhibits come from the Principality and neighbouring areas (France and Italy).

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56 bis, boulevard du Jardin Exotique

+377 98 98 80 06

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Museum of Stamps and Coins

The Museum, of contemporary design, houses rare stamps depicting the Principality’s postal history, as well as all the documents which have been used in the stamp-printing process from the first Charles III stamp in 1885 to the present day.
The Museum of Philately and Coinage is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm (6 pm in July and August). It sells currently available stamps and coins issued by the Principality.

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11, terrasses de Fontvieille

+377 98 98 41 50

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Naval Museum

Monaco’s Naval Museum is the result of one man’s passion. From a very early age, Professor Claude Pallanca dreamed of sailing and meticulously built model ships. During his military service, he was assigned to the Jeanne d’Arc as a dental surgeon, where he established friendships with many sailors and naval officers, and his passion for boats and the sea grew.

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Terrasses de Fontvieille

+377 92 05 28 48

Nouveau Musée National de Monaco - Villa Paloma

The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco (NMNM) showcases the heritage of the Principality of Monaco and promotes contemporary works of art through temporary exhibitions at its two locations: Villa Paloma and Villa Sauber. This approach is rooted in a unique country whose history has always been characterised by a dialogue between artistic, scientific and cultural disciplines, and support for designers, thinkers and researchers.

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56, boulevard du Jardin Exotique

+377 98 98 48 60

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Nouveau Musée National de Monaco - Villa Sauber

The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco (NMNM) showcases the heritage of the Principality of Monaco and promotes contemporary works of art through temporary exhibitions at its two locations: Villa Paloma and Villa Sauber. This approach is rooted in a unique country whose history has always been characterised by a dialogue between artistic, scientific and cultural disciplines, and support for designers, thinkers and researchers.

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17, avenue Princesse Grace

+377 98 98 91 26

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Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Built on the side of Monaco’s legendary Rocher, the Oceanographic Museum founded by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco’s great-great-grandfather Prince Albert I has been watching over the oceans for more than a century. The Museum is renowned throughout the world for its expertise and has more than 6,000 specimens on display.

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Prince’s Palace

The Prince’s Palace in Monaco is a private residence, but the State Apartments are open to visitors for part of the year.

Princess Grace Irish Library

The Princess Grace Irish Library, under the aegis of the Princess Grace of Monaco Foundation, is one of the hidden cultural treasures of the Principality. The library allows users to borrow English-language books, works by Irish writers, and also houses a collection of beautiful reference works and items of historical value.

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9 Rue Princesse Marie de Lorraine

+377 93 50 12 25

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The Museum of "Vieux Monaco"

This museum is open free of charge on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am to 4pm between June and September.

It displays objects relating to Monaco’s heritage; ceramics, paintings, furniture and costumes, and sets out scenes of daily life in days gone by on "Le Rocher". The museum will be closed until end of 2023.

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