24th European Heritage Day

For centuries, the arts and entertainments have been a source of comfort, humour and reflection. That subtle blend has generated a creative form that inspires fascination and thought. Here is what you can visit in the Principality of Monaco:

State Apartments of the Prince's Palace
When: from 10 am to 5.30 pm (last admission at 5 pm)
How: Free admission. Proper attire required (no shorts)
Where: Prince's Palace
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Prince's Palace Library and the Exhibition "Monaco, 6 May 1955, Story of a Meeting"
When: at 11 am, 2.30 pm and 4 pm 
How: By reservation on (+377) 98 98 94 53. Proper attire required (no shorts)
Where: Prince's Palace
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Residence of His Excellency the Minister of State
When: From 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Place de la Visitation
How: Free admission

Monaco Cathedral
When: From 8.30 am to 10 am, and from 12 pm to 6.45 pm
Where: 4, rue Colonel Bellando de Castro
How: Free admission and guided tours of the rooms of the Petits Chanteurs de Monaco from 2 pm to 4 pm

Private Chapel of Monsignor the Archbishop of Monaco and the Garden of the Archbishopric
When: From 2 pm to 6 pm
Where: 1, rue de l’Abbaye
How: Free admission

Monaco City Hall
When: From 10 am to 6.30 pm
Where: Place de la Mairie
How: Free admission

National Council
When: From 10 am to 6 pm
Where: 2, place de la Visitation
How: Free admission

Princess Grace Irish Library
When: From 1 pm to 1.45 pm and from 2.30 pm to 3.15 pm
Where: 9, rue Princesse Marie de Lorraine
How: Visits by reservation only, by email or telephone on (+377) 93 50 12 25

Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium
When: From 10 am to 7 pm
Where:  Avenue Saint-Martin
How: Special admission price: €8 for adults and €4 for children aged 4 to 18 (proof of age required). Free for children under 4. Guided tours by reservation only, on (+377) 93 15 36 00. Tours at 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 3 pm, 4.30 pm.

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Studio de Monaco
When: From 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Where: Théâtre du Fort Antoine

What: Working session from the play Antigone by Jean Anouilh. 

How: Free admission

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Cars Collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco
When: From 10 am to 6 pm
Where: 5, terrasses de Fontvieille
How: Free admission

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Naval Museum
When: From 10 am to 6 pm
Where: 1, terrasses de Fontvieille
How: Free admission. At 2 pm: tour and lecture by Prof Claude Pallanca, Director of the Museum

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Stamp and Coin Museum
When: From 10 am to 6 pm
Where: 11, terrasses de Fontvieille
How: Free admission

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Stade Louis II
When: From 9 am to 6 pm
Where: Concourse of the Stade Louis II
How: By reservation only, on-site and on the day, from 9 am

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Radio Monaco
Where: 7, rue du Gabian
How: Guided tours by reservation only, by email until 26 September.

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Monte-Carlo Festivals – Espace Fontvieille Chapiteau
Where: 5, avenue des Ligures
What: 10.30 am-12.30 pm: circus workshops. 2.30 pm-4.30 pm: show by the circus and Femina Sport school 
How: Free admission

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International Hydrographic Organisation
Where: 4b, Quai Antoine 1er
How: Tours by reservation on +377 93 10 81 00 or by email. Tours at 10 am, 11 am, 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm

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International Association of Art at Unesco
Where: 10, quai Antoine 1er
When: From 10 am to 6.30 pm
How: Free admission

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Monaco Scientific Centre
Where: 8, quai Antoine 1er
When: From 10 am to 4.50 pm
How: Tours in groups of 10 by reservation only on +377 98 98 84 17 from Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2.30 pm to 6 pm
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Atelier Folon
Where: 8, quai Antoine 1er
How: Guided tours by reservation only from 23 to 27, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2.30 pm to 6 pm, tours at 10.30 am, 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm

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Rainier III Academy
Where: 1, boulevard Albert 1er
When: From 9 am to 5 pm
How: Free admission + violin making workshop by reservation only (+377) 93 15 28 91

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Sainte Dévote Church
Where: Place Sainte Dévote
When: From 1.30 pm to 5 pm
How: Free admission except during services

Princess Grace Academy
Where: 5 avenue de la Costa
How: Guided tours by reservation only from 23 to 27 September by telephone on (+377) 93 30 62 61 or by email, tours at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm. Tour lasts 1 hr.

Princess Grace Theatre
Where: 12, avenue d’Ostende
How: Free admission from 10 am to 6 pm + Guided tours by reservation only from 23 to 27 September, from 9.30 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm on (+377) 93 25 32 27
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Casino de Monte-Carlo
Where: Place du Casino
How: Guided tours by reservation only on (+377) 98.98.94.53 from 23 to 27 September from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm
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Salle Garnier
Where: Place du Casino
What: Concert by the Jazz Big Band of the Rainier III Academy – 1 concert at 4 pm and 1 concert at 4.45 pm. Concert lasts 30 minutes
How: By reservation only on (+377) 98 98 94 53 from 23 to 27 September, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm
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Saint-Charles Church
Where: Avenue Saint-Laurent
When: From 1 pm to 6 pm
How: Free admission

Saint Paul’s Church – Anglican church
Where: 22, avenue de Grande-Bretagne
When: From 3.30 pm to 6 pm
How: Free admission

Studio Phebe’s – musical creation centre
Where: Place de l’Ex-Crédit Lyonnais
How: Tour at 5 pm by reservation
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Le Logoscope
Where: 2, place de la Crémaillère
How: Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm, performances at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
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La Compagnie Florestan
Where: Escalier Sainte Cécile
How: Tour  by reservation only, from Monday to Friday
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Sonothèque José Notari
Where: Villa Lamartine, 19, boulevard Princesse Charlotte
What: Free admission + Creative workshop "A printed CD unlike any other" by the artist Rachèle Rivière, duration 45 minutes, starting at 11 am, 2 pm and 3 pm.
How: Free admission from 10 am to 6 pm + Participation in the workshop by reservation on (+377) 93.15.29.40 until Friday 27 September from 10 am to 6.30 pm

Chapelle des Carmes
Where: 54, boulevard d’Italie
What: Organ concert and presentation of the historic Cavaillé-Coll organ built in 1873, at 5.30 pm
How: Free admission from 8 am to 6 pm, except from 9.30 am to 10.30 am and from 11 am to 1 pm

Fondation Francis Bacon – MB Art Foundation
Where: 21, boulevard d’Italie
How: Guided tour lasting 1 hr 20 minutes, by reservation on +377 93 30 30 33. Tours start at 11 am, 2 pm and 3.30 pm
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Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Sauber
Where: 19, avenue Princesse Grace
How: Free admission + family workshops at 3 pm by reservation
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Atelier des ballets de Monte-Carlo
Where: 5, avenue Paul Doumer à BEAUSOLEIL
How: Guided tours by reservation on +377 98 98 95 54 from 23 to 29 September from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Tours start at 10 am and 11 am.
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Sacré Cœur Church
Where: 14, Chemin de la Turbie
How: Free admission from 11.30 am to 6.30 pm + Organ and instrumental concert at 2.30 pm

Museum of the Princes of Monaco and their guards
Where: 5, boulevard de Belgique
How: Free admission from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm + Guided tours with commentary on registration. Guided tour times: 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm.

Théâtre des Muses
Where: 45, boulevard du Jardin Exotique
How: Tour by registration or by telephone on (+377) 97 98 10 93. Tours last 45 minutes, and start at 11 am, 3 pm and 6 pm

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Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Paloma
Where: 56, boulevard du Jardin Exotique
How: Free admission + registration for the family workshop + screenings of the documentary "Ettore Spalletti" at 10 am, 11.35 am, 1 pm, 2.35 pm, 4.15 pm. Film lasts 1 hr29 min
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Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
Where: 56, boulevard du Jardin Exotique
How: Free admission to museum from 9 am to 7 pm + Guided tour of the Museum and Research Lab at 10 am and 2 pm + Lecture by Jean Courtin "A buried prehistoric sanctuary: the Cosquer cave" and signing session by reservation on (+377) 98 98 80 06 or by email
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Exotic Garden, Observatory Cave and Botanic Centre
Where: 62, boulevard du Jardin Exotique
How: Free admission to the garden and both exhibitions from 9 am to 7 pm + Free guided tour of the cave every hour from 10 am + By reservation on (+377) 93 15 29 80 guided tour of the Botanic Centre and its hothouses. Tours at 9 am, 11 am, 3 pm and 5 pm.
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