Villa Paloma: an exceptional setting
The Villa Paloma stands at the heart of an antique-style garden designed by Octave Godard, a pupil of landscape architect Édouard André. This green space offers spectacular panoramic views over Monaco, and hosts a number of artworks to complement the indoor exhibitions.
Built in 1913, Villa Paloma features stained glass windows by local artist Fassi Cadet, as well as period cornices, columns and mosaics. The grand staircase serving the building's four levels allows visitors to appreciate in detail the borrowings from Art Nouveau that make this authentic décor so special.
The other site of the New National Museum of Monaco
Acquired by the Principality in 1995, the Villa Paloma became the second exhibition site of the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco in 2010. The space has been designed to reflect the cultural institution's acquisition policy in the field of contemporary art. Erik Boulatov, Gilbert & George, Fausto Melotti, Duane Hanson, Tom Wesselmann, Joan Miró and Francisco Tropa are among the many great names in the visual arts whose work has been exhibited at Villa Paloma. In the summer of 2025, Coco Chanel's Années folles will showcase the New National Museum of Monaco's commitment to a dialogue between contemporary and applied art.
A resource you need to know
At the entrance to the Villa Paloma, on the garden level, stands a mediation space conceived as a web medium by its designers. The Table des Matières allows visitors to consult digital content and discover the "Work of the Month". You can also relax, soak up the scenery, work... Access is free of charge during Villa opening hours.
Practical information
Free admission every Sunday
Guided tours without reservation on Thursdays at 12:30 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and Sundays at 3 pm.
Opening hours
Open daily during exhibition periods from 10H to 18H from September to June, from 11H to 19H in July and August.