What to do12 Januaryin Monaco

Exhibition - "Polar Mission"

Until Sunday 5 January 2025, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Discover an immersive and interactive experience! Take on the role of a roving reporter and set off on a mission to explore the polar regions! This new exhibition includes five thematic areas spread over two levels. Learn about the poles and their wildlife, and the men and women who populate and explore them. Fascinating objects and documents, digital content and immersive devices come together to create a 360° experience. The great voyage can begin! The IMMERSION room (space N°4) has closed. The other areas of the Polar Mission exhibition will remain open until 5 January 2025.

From Saturday 4 June 2022 to Sunday 5 January 2025

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Avenue Saint-Martin

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Exhibition - "Albert I - Prehistorian Prince"

From Monday 20 March 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024, from 9 AM to 6 PM, Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
Discover a different side of Prince Albert I! Meet the prehistorian prince, the scientist and explorer, and trace the history of his archaeological expeditions. From the Grimaldi caves to Spain, from the founding of the Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology to the Paris Institute of Human Paleontology, visitors will follow the incredible journey and archaeological ideas of a fascinating, and fascinated Prince.

From Monday 20 March 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

56 bis, boulevard du Jardin Exotique

+377 98 98 80 06

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Exhibition - "Fragile Polar Worlds - Greg Lecoeur"

From Saturday 1 July 2023 to Tuesday 12 March 2024, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
From the floating sea ice and polar bears of the north, to the emperor penguins and vast ice deserts of the south, this exhibition features the iconic photography of Greg Lecoeur, portraying the incredible biodiversity to be found in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, both essential to the health and balance of our planet. Against a backdrop of breathtaking giant decors, "Fragile Polar Worlds" aims to document, inspire, and raise awareness about the important of protecting our oceans. Organised in collaboration with the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco.

From Saturday 1 July 2023 to Tuesday 12 March 2024

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Avenue Saint-Martin

+377 93 15 36 00

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Exhibition - "Pier Paolo Calzolari - Casa ideale"

From Friday 17 November 2023 to Sunday 7 April 2024, Nouveau Musée National de Monaco - Villa Paloma
Pier Paolo Calzolari is known for the formal originality of a multidisciplinary art (painting, sculpture, but also performances understood in the sense of "acts of passion"), often using organic materials such as tobacco leaves, fire, or frost to create "installation pieces" that push the boundaries of contemporary art.

From Friday 17 November 2023 to Sunday 7 April 2024

Nouveau Musée National de Monaco - Villa Paloma

56, boulevard du Jardin Exotique

+377 98 98 48 60

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Exhibition - "Le Prince au cœur du cirque"

From Wednesday 22 November 2023 to Sunday 11 February 2024, from 11 AM to 7 PM, Terrasses de Fontvieille
See a vast treasure trove of circus exhibits, including still photographs, moving picture footage, artists' costumes, previously unseen documents, posters, and more, as part of celebrations marking the centenary of Prince Rainier III.

From Wednesday 22 November 2023 to Sunday 11 February 2024, from 11 am to 7 pm

Terrasses de Fontvieille

+377 97 77 91 49

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Winter Pop-Up - "Blue Ice"

From Tuesday 28 November 2023 to Thursday 29 February 2024, 6.30 pm to 1.30 am, Blue Gin
The ice caps are coming to the Blue Gin! This winter will see the iconic venue get a spectacular new look with an igloo, a forest of white-capped pines, stalactites, polar bears, and penguins. Experience a veritable polar adventure, from igloo to iceberg via stalactites and pine forest... Bathed in ice blue lights, house DJ Nicolas Saad will warm up the dancefloor on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. And it's not just the decor that's set for a polar makeover - check out the new cocktail menu for some delicious wintry surprises!

From Tuesday 28 November 2023 to Thursday 29 February 2024, from 6:30 pm to 1:30 am

Blue Gin

Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort 40, avenue Princesse Grace

+377 98 06 03 60

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Exhibition - "The Prince and the Mediterranean"

From 6 December 2023, Musée Océanographique de Monaco
As part of commemorations marking the centenary of Princer Rainier III (1923-2023), the Oceanographic Museum presents its new permanent exhibition, "The Prince and the Mediterranean". Visitors to the exhibition, the Oceanographic Institute's tribute to the unshakeable connection between Princer Rainier III and the ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea in particular, will step aboard his ship, Deo Juvante II. Guided by the voice of H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, they will navigate through four fascinating spaces, each exploring a different facet of the Prince and his passion for all things aquatic.

From Wednesday 6 December 2023 to Tuesday 31 December 2024

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Avenue Saint-Martin

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Exhibition - "Un Prince, un Musée"

From Friday 15 December 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm, Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique
The Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology celebrates the vision of the current museum's founder, Prince Rainier III. Step into the history of the creation of the second Museum – a site museum! - in the heart of the Exotic Garden, just a few yards from the Observatory Cave. Learn about the numerous archaeological digs carried out during the Prince's reign, and the unprecedented donations made by the Prince and Princess Grace Kelly. Explore different spaces on a variety of themes, from promotion of the Monegasque language to the holiday camps planned by the Museum's then Director, Louis Barral.

From Friday 15 December 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

56 bis, boulevard du Jardin Exotique

+377 98 98 80 06

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Exhibition - "Vanitas Xmas"

From Thursday 21 December 2023 to Saturday 13 January 2024, from 11 am to 8 pm, Espace 22
Celebrate the end of the year with a stunning exhibition! Fréderique de Mortain brings Vanitas to life through curated objects, collages, material inserts, charms, jewelry, and some unexpected surprises. Join us from 21 December to 13 January, 11 am to 8 pm, for a unique artistic experience, "a beautiful ode to life."

From Thursday 21 December 2023 to Saturday 13 January 2024, from 11 am to 8 pm

Espace 22

24 Bd d'Italie

+33 6 62 62 15 16

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Exhibition - "Monaco d'Autrefois"

From Wednesday 27 December 2023 to Wednesday 31 January 2024, 9 am to 6 pm, Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique
Discover the new panoramic exhibition "Monaco d’autrefois" by Jean-Pierre Debernardi on the panoramic terrace! Featuring previously unseen photographs dating from the early 20th century, from his own grandfather's collection.

From Wednesday 27 December 2023 to Wednesday 31 January 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

56 bis, boulevard du Jardin Exotique

+377 98 98 80 06

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Sport - "Monaco Optimist Team Race"

From Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 January 2024, Bay of Monaco
The cream of international Optimist team racing will be in the Principality in January for the 14th for the Monaco Optimist Team Race. A total of 72 competitors aged under 14 will be representing 17 nations. Unlike fleet regattas, the races will take the form of duels between four-person teams. Altogether, some 153 legs will take place in the waters off Monaco, each requiring great tactical skill and finesse. To prepare for the competition and perfect their team racing abilities, the competitors already in situ can take part in an International Clinic (8 to 10 January), under the supervision of the international World Sailing judge and referee, Chris Atkins.

From Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 January 2024

Baie de Monaco

+377 93 10 63 00

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Theatre - "M.O.L.I.E.R.E."

From Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 January at 8 pm, and Sunday 14 January 2024 at 4.30 pm, Théâtre des Muses
A journey into the surreal, epic and darkly funny world of intensive care. This is the gripping, amusing, blistering account of a talented young actor, who suddenly and brutally finds herself at death's door. A simple case of the flu takes a turn for the worse, and the young woman is rushed to hospital. With her heart failing and her life in the balance, the medical team decide to place her on a cardiopulmonary bypass machine. On stage, the machine and the medical team are portrayed by a nurse/musician. So strange for a heart to fail at the tender age of 29...

From Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 January 2024

Théâtre des Muses

45, boulevard du Jardin Exotique

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Gala - "5th Orthodox Christmas Gala-Dinner"

Friday 12 January 2024, at 7.30 pm, One Monte-Carlo
"Bulgarian Winter Wonderland", celebrating the Bulgarian Republic in Monte-Carlo. With the Blessing of His Grace Irenei, Bishop of London & Western Europe. Multi-course gastronomic dinner prepared by acclaimed Bulgarian Chef, Andre Tokev. Grand Auction by Sotheby’s Monaco and Festive Tombola with gifts & experiences from Bulgaria. In aid of the Monaco Red Cross and the Bulgarian Red Cross.

Friday 12 January 2024, at 7:30 pm

Promenade Monte-Carlo Shopping (One Monte-Carlo)

Allées des boulingrins

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Spectacle - "Klek Entòs"

Friday 12 January 2024, at 8.30 pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Klek Entòs is a highly mysterious being, straight out of a Tim Burton movie. In a poetic yet disturbing world, he invites spectators to face up to their fears, and make them a source of strength. Klek first appeared in 2020, the TV show “La France a un Incroyable Talent”, and has also performed on the prestigious US version, “America's Got Talent”, where he left the judges and the audience awe-struck...

Friday 12 January 2024, at 8:30 pm

Grimaldi Forum Monaco

10, avenue Princesse Grace

+377 99 99 30 00

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