Enjoy spring vacations in Monaco!

THE "MUST-SEES" FOR FAMILY VISITS AND ACTIVITIES:

Rainier III's Zoological Garden , with some 300 animals of some 60 different species (birds, turtles, hippos...), will be your wild oasis in the heart of the sparkling Principality. Your children can enjoy the close proximity of some of the specimens, as well as a Playground inside the park.

The Exotic Garden's Botanical Center boasts the world's largest collection of cacti and succulents, with over 10,500 plants, 85% of which are protected. A delightful moment of escape and discovery to share with the whole family.

he changing of the guard , performed daily at 11.55 a.m. on Place du Palais by the Prince's riflemen, is a solemn ritual not to be missed during your stay in the Principality. Enjoy the view from the two vantage points to the left and right of the Palace, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Port de Fontvieille and Port Hercule.

At the Collection of Cars of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco , you'll find over a hundred legendary cars that have left their mark on the history of the princely family.

Playgrounds near the many parks and gardens.

Parc Princesse Antoinette , located in the Exotic Garden district, offers beautiful play areas with a multi-sports field, playgrounds, ping pong tables, a mini farm with goats, rabbits and chickens, and its 18-hole clay mini-golf course.

Add some fun to your city commute! Explore the Monegasque territory in a different way by taking advantage of its clean means of transport:

  • Monaco le Grand Tour , this red double-decker bus will take you past the Principality's iconic sites. You can hop on and off at any of the many stops, enjoying the sights at your own pace.
  • Bateau Bus offers you a short trip among the yachts, linking Port Hercule from one end to the other. A chance to see Monaco from another angle.
  • Monaco Tours is a classic! The mini-train tour of the city is always a hit with the little ones, and gives parents a moment's respite. The tour starts and finishes opposite the Oceanographic Museum.

Captain Game

Captain'Game ! This fun outdoor tour is designed to raise public awareness of the environment, while uncovering the secrets of the site. With family or friends, this original circuit allows you to (re)discover the Fontvieille district and its port along a 2.5 km trail with 10 markers to find, and answers to punch in.

Monaco Museum of Anthropology

Take a leap back in time and see the Lascaux cave as if you were there, with the Musée d'Anthropologie de Monaco's temporary exhibition "Lascaux à Monaco", on view from April 19 to November 21, 2024. The program includes an exceptional immersive experience thanks to an original scenography based on facsimiles and the use of virtual reality, hyper-realistic reconstructions of Cro-Magnon, a 1/10th scale model of the cave and much more. For young visitors, 2 workshops will delight their archaeological souls from 2pm to 3:30pm:

  • Tuesday, April 26 (ages 5 to 6) - "THE HISTORY OF PREHISTORIC ANIMALS" / "PREHISTORIC POTTERY".
  • Tuesday, April 30 (ages 7 and up) - "ROLE PLAY" / "FIRE LIGHTING".

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New National Museum of Monaco

New National Museum of Monaco.

  • 1st workshop: "Les traces du jardin": Monday April 22 to Wednesday April 24 (6 -9 years) from 2 to 4 pm. Program: discovery of the Villa Sauber gardens, study of plant traces and imprints for an "explorer's notebook" workshop.
  • 2nd workshop: "Behind the scenes at the museum": Monday April 29 and Tuesday April 30 (ages 4 to 8) - 2 - 4 pm or Thursday May 2 and Friday May 3 (ages 8 to 12) - 2 - 4:30 pm. Program: Using fabrics, embroidery, headdresses and accessories from The Opéra de Monte-Carlo's costume collection, children discover "the travelling collection".

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And don't miss the NMNM's "Family Weekends":

  • Family workshops: Every Saturday at 3pm during exhibition periods, suitable for children aged 7 to 12.
  • Scavenger hunt in the gardens of the Villas: Every weekend during exhibition periods, take your family on a scavenger hunt to discover the works exhibited in the gardens of Villa Paloma and Villa Sauber. Self-guided activity, suitable for children aged 7 to 12.

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Pavillon Bosio

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Oceanographic Museum

The Oceanographic Museum is a must-see when visiting the Principality, so don't miss out!

Les Géants des Glaces " by Michel Bassompierre, who is exhibiting his monumental sculptures featuring polar bears and emperor penguins. With this exhibition, the Oceanographic Museum and the artist hope to move visitors and raise their awareness of the major challenges facing the polar regions (available from 10/04 to 06/10/2024).

Le Prince et la Méditerranée " (The Prince and the Mediterranean ), launched to mark the centenary of Prince Rainier III's birth, celebrates his unshakeable bond with the ocean, and the Mediterranean in particular.

Mission Polaire " remains open until January 2025. A 5-stage immersion experience awaits you in the heart of the Arctic and Antarctic, thanks in particular to the "Immersion" room offering 650m² of interactive projections for the total amazement of the youngest visitors.

  • In addition to these 3 refreshing exhibitions, the museum also offers:
  • escape game ,
  • ImmerSEAve 360° for an exploration of the marine world equipped with virtual reality helmets,
  • aquariums in 4 moods, from the Mediterranean Sea to the tropical seas.
  • Oceanomania ", the largest cabinet of curiosities in the marine world.
  • Animals by the sea ": with family or friends, experience a magical encounter with the animals of the Mediterranean coast. We're all familiar with them, but do you really know what makes them special? Young and old, let your senses guide you as you discover the special characteristics of each marine species (duration: 30 min., only during school vacations).
  • During the school vacations, " Club Oceano " welcomes your budding explorers for a whole week! This discovery course is the ideal opportunity to awaken your children's curiosity, reinforce their thirst for discovery and spark future passions and vocations.

Théâtre des Muses

Don't improvise your vacations! Give your children the chance to burn up the stage at Théâtre des Muses, offering improvisation workshops on the theme of "Les héros de la Jeunesse". On the program: theatrical improvisation (solo, duo or group), fun warm-up exercises, spontaneous acting, developing the imagination, working on emotions and much more, all in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Your artists will give you a short performance at the end of the workshop. Perhaps the discovery of a new talent?

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Médiathèque de Monaco

The Médiathèque de Monaco offers a wide range of activities to delight young audiences. On the program:

a storytelling session on astronomy.

Picnic Music - every Tuesday from 12pm to 2pm

Join us at the Vidéothèque Sonothèque for a concert lunch break. Don't forget your packed lunch! Take to the stars with Salim and enter the world of astronomy with Naos, the star-gatherer.

Haiku on pebbles (for ages 7 and up, open to parents), April 24, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Put yourself on Japanese time and try your hand at reading and writing haiku, short, collaborative poems from traditional Japanese literature. The workshop will cover several aspects of the construction of this type of poem, all in a playful setting conducive to creative awakening. The choice of pebbles as the medium recalls one of the pillars of haiku, namely communion with the environment.

The return of nautical activities!

Stade Nautique Rainier III (from April 29). Its Olympic dimensions, heated and filtered seawater, slide and view of Port Hercule, the Rocher and the F1 circuit make it a "must do". The Principality's other open-air Olympic pool will also be ready to welcome your finest dives at the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel , nestled between the pine forest and the Mediterranean Sea. At the beginning of May, the more sporty can try their hand at water sports at the thermal base of the Hotel Monte-Carlo Bay (motorized activities, jet-skiing, parasailing...).

Happy vacations!