Musée océanographique de Monaco

Museum · La Condamine

Musée océanographique de Monaco

Museum · La Condamine

Av. Saint-Martin, 98000 Monaco

Highlights

Perched on a cliff in Monaco, this stunning museum and aquarium boasts breathtaking views, diverse marine exhibits, and a strong conservation message.

Av. Saint-Martin, 98000 Monaco Get directions

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"With Monaco facing the Mediterranean, it is no wonder Prince Albert I was passionate about marine biology and conservation. Looking to promote marine sciences and educate others, the prince opened the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco in 1910. There are now more than 6,000 fish, as well as a shark lagoon and an important collection of live coral. Still dedicated to ocean conservation, the museum works closely with scientists and artists to inspire public interest."

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Nerine Cummins

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Located at Av. Saint-Martin, 98000 Monaco 🇲🇨. This museum is a fascinating mixture of educational fun, conservation and the views from the rooftop terrace are amazing, it’s a lovely spot to take in the view of Monaco and the coastline and enjoy a drink or something to eat. The displays in the exhibits are very impressive, they are excellently curated and the range of marine life is very diverse. The aquariums seemed to be very well maintained.The building itself is a stunning piece of architecture. It’s gorgeous. The aquarium is open every day from 10.00am until 6.00pm. Ticket prices - Adult (18 years and over) €20.50 Children (4-17 years) €13.00 I think it’s possibly the best venue for an aquarium I have seen. The views cannot be beaten. The Polar exhibit was fascinating. I absolutely loved it. I would absolutely recommend. Thumbs up!!! 👍👍👍

Joelle Jbeily

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A must-visit in Monaco! The museum combines education, conservation, and stunning views from the rooftop. The exhibits are well-curated, with diverse marine species and engaging displays like the polar exhibition. It wasn’t crowded during my visit, making for a more personal experience. It’s fairly priced compared to similar attractions. The website for tickets was a bit tricky, but buying in person was easy. Highly recommend, whether you're a marine life enthusiast or just exploring Monaco!

Katalin Sz.

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Beautiful aquarium with interesting sea fish and creatures. You can spend many hours here observing them. The development and birth of small sharks is a very interesting aquarium, I have never seen this in reality. A huge hall equipped with many games awaits children. However, there are no larger species. The Lisbon Oceanarium presents several species, but its function is also different.

Jessey Rice

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I was a but disappointed that so much of the museum was closed. It was basically just an aquarium with a small historical items room. The aquarium is stunning. But for the price, I was expecting more. The building itself is beautiful, right on the sea, but there are few views of it from indoors. The marble and wood finishings are extraordinary.

Sujay Sreekumar

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This is a must visit! What a fabulous museum with lot of aquatic animals on display, so well managed and organised. Amazing experience of visiting this place. I recommend this place to all, one of the top items to do in Monaco. Marvelous! The tools, artefacts, items all out up here are all top calls. You can spend couple of hours here to fully see everything. Do visit the top terrace as well to have a nice view of the French Riviera.

Klas Roggenkamp

Google

The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco is an impressive mix of marine science and grand architecture, set dramatically on a cliff above the Mediterranean. The aquariums are well-maintained, showcasing everything from vibrant coral reefs to deep-sea creatures. Exhibits on ocean exploration and conservation are detailed and engaging. The rooftop terrace offers a spectacular view of Monaco and the coastline, making it a great spot to take in the surroundings. The combination of history, marine research, and location makes this place stand out.

Joselyn Pfeil

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I really wanted to see this museum and so glad we were able to squeeze it in during a short trip to Monaco. The aquarium is first class. I felt like I was snorkeling among the gorgeous reefs of the Mediterranean. We only had a couple of hours which, during a quiet off- season weekday was perfect. With more time I'd like to check out the rooftop Cafe.

Jon W

Google

Beautiful museum / aquarium with so much great information. I could’ve easily spent ages there admiring it. Plus the views from the rooftop alone are unreal. At €19 for adults it’s really modestly priced in my opinion, especially given similar museums or aquariums in other countries are easily €30+. The polar exhibition was also super interesting and their conservation work is very inspiring. Tried to buy tickets online but the website was a bit finicky so I just bought tickets in person and there’s a bundle ticket with the car collection.