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A must:

the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum is a must-see family outing when you visit the Côte d’Azur! Dive into the tropics and discover the vibrant life of a coral reef and its inhabitants.

At the museum, you can take on the role of a reporter and embark on a mission to the heart of the challenges of the future thanks to the “Mediterranean 2050” exhibition.

A VERITABLE TEMPLE TO THE SEA

Built into the side of a cliff, the Oceanographic Museum rises 85 metres above sea level.

Discover the marine world and admire species from the Mediterranean and tropical seas.

When you visit Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum, you can observe more than 6,000 specimens in the basins of this marine temple. You can touch a starfish, stroke a baby shark and even feed the fish. Or just stand in awe of the impressive suspended whale skeleton, weighing in at 2.8 tonnes!

From the 450,000-litre shark tank to the smallest aquariums, you can admire unsuspected treasures. Then embark on the odyssey of the sea turtles, the oldest animals in the oceans. A visit to Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum is a must during your stay on the Côte d’Azur, as its expertise is recognised the world over.

Explore the “Monaco & the Ocean” fun and technology area in the footsteps of the Princes of Monaco.

Discover the Oceanographic Museum

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A LITTLE HISTORY OF THE OCEANOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF MONACO

A navigator and pioneer of oceanography, attracted to travel and science from an early age, Prince Albert I led 28 scientific campaigns and devoted a large part of his life to the study of the oceans.

To promote the dissemination of knowledge in oceanography, he created a temple entirely dedicated to the sea: the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.

Created in 1906 and recognised as being of public interest, the Foundation is supported by two institutions: the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and the Maison des Océans in Paris.

The Mediterranean 2050 exhibition

Dive into a space-time journey to the heart of the Mediterranean!

The “Mediterranean 2050” exhibition is on show at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco as part of the Year of the Sea 2025.

Are you fascinated by the Mediterranean, which still holds many secrets for you? Discover its extraordinary history and take an interest in the future of this emblematic sea!

The exhibition takes you on a journey through space and time, based on four themes spread over two levels:

1️⃣ Oceanomania: unveil the memory of the Mediterranean for 35 million years!
2️⃣ Oceano Monaco: travel with the Princes of Monaco, protectors of the Mediterranean.
3️⃣ Oceano Odyssey: meet the whales in 2050 in the Pelagos protected area.
4️⃣ My Oceano Med: take up the challenge and get involved for the Mediterranean.

Discover the origins of the Mediterranean, the civilisations that have shaped it, the biodiversity it harbours and the solutions to protect it. Emblematic marine mammals, digital content and immersive devices come together for a 360° experience.

The great Mediterranean voyage can begin!

Discover the Mediterranean 2050 exhibition

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The Mediterranean 2050 exhibition on video

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ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN

Activities are available on Wednesday afternoons, weekends and during the school holidays.

Your children will be able to enjoy the following activities: 360° exploration of the marine world, digital experience and marine curiosities, whale skeleton activities, touch pool with the opportunity to feed the animals, stroke a baby shark or touch a starfish, discover piranhas… These activities offer a different perspective on the marine world and help to raise children’s awareness of the aquatic world.