Built on the Rock of Monaco, 85 meters above the waves, the museum is a veritable temple to the ocean. Over 6,000 m² of exhibition space international reference collection, The collection is enriched by the scientific expeditions of Prince Albert I and the programs carried out by the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco.

The museum offers a captivating tour, combining history of maritime exploration, marine biodiversity, tropical and Mediterranean aquariums, and immersive spaces on climate issues and species preservation.

Among the treasures to be discovered, visitors can admire :
- The tropical aquarium with its coral reefs and sharks
- The lagoon of multicolored fish and rare species
- The marine cabinet of curiosities and its naturalized specimens
- Cetacean skeletons, navigation instruments and ship models
- Temporary exhibitions combining art, science and awareness-raising
- A panoramic terrace with play area, restaurant and 360° view of the Mediterranean Sea

A place of living science, the museum also hosts educational activities, conferences, children's workshops and events for the general public. It actively promotes education about the marine environment, in line with the Principality of Monaco's commitments.

Practical info
Opening hours :
- Year-round: daily (except Christmas), 10am-6pm
- July and August: 9.30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Rates :
- Adults: €19
- Children (aged 4-17): €13
- Under 4s: free
- Admission tickets and family passes available online