Oceanographic Museum

Oceanographic Museum

Opened in 1910 by its founder Prince Albert 1st, this exceptional museum, is a masterpiece of monumental architecture overlooking the sea on top of a sheer drop of 85 meters.

It took eleven years of work to build and 100,000 tonnes of huge La Turbie stones which are naturally light brown but acquire a pale grey patina under the effect of the rain.

Open daily (except the day of the Formula 1 Grand-Prix):

  • April to June, 9.30am – 7pm
  • July and August, 9.30am – 7.30pm
  • September : 9.30am – 7pm
  • October to March, 10am – 6pm

Prices (per person):

  • Adults: 13 €
  • Children aged 4-18 and students: 6.50 €

Access Map
Avenue Saint-Martin - Monaco-Ville
Tel. +377 93 15 36 00
Fax +377 93 50 52 97
E-mail: musee@oceano.mc
Website: www.oceano.mc

Visit duration: 2½ hours

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