Oceanographic Museum
Avenue Saint-Martin, 98000 Monaco, +377 93153600
www.oceano.mc
Opening Hours:
January – March and October – December 10.00 – 18.00
April – June and whole month of September 10.00 – 19.00
July – August 10.00 – 20.30
Admission Fee:
Admission Fee:
Adults €14, Teenagers 13 – 18 years €10,
Kids 4 – 12 years €7
From the aquariums to the vast collections of Natural History, including giant, Mediterranean and tropical fish tanks, Shark Lagoon and Turtle Island the amazing 100-year old cliffside museum offers to visitors a unique learning experience to know, love and protect the oceans.
The little ones will love the petting pool, where kids can touch the marine life and observe the fish being fed and the rooftop that has a play area with climbing whale, giant tortoises, restaurant and 360 degrees panoramic views of Monaco and Mediterranean.
Monte Carlo Casino
Place du Casino, 98000 Monte Carlo, Tel: +377 98 062121
www.casinomontecarlo.com
Opening Hours and Admission Fee:
9.00 -13.00, adults only after 14.00, Entry Fee €10
October 1st – May 1st
Adult with audio guide €12, Child with audio guide 13-18 years old €8, 6-12 years old €6
May 2nd – September 30th
Adult with audio guide €17, Child with audio guide 13-18 years old €12, 6-12 years old €8
Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris Opera House and Nice Observatory designed this legendary casino in 1893 in Belle Époque style. Its marble atrium with 28 Greek style ionic columns made of onyx, leads to the Opera Hall (not part of the visits), which is decorated entirely in red and gold.
Slot machines are proudly positioned in the Salle des Amériques and Salle Renaissance. The Salle Europe is all about the table games, from roulette to poker as well as black jack and punto banco. The bar is serving “reasonably priced” refreshments given its exclusivity, a cocktail will cost you around 18€. Chique, luxurious and traditional at the same time, each room welcomes all sorts of visitors, locals, gamblers and tourist alike, all year round.
Note that proof of identity and appropriate casual attire is required. Beach wear, flip flops, track suits, sleeveless t-shirts and sports clothing are not tolerated even during the day time. Evening visitors are required to be attired in even more formal wear, check the dress code on casino’s website.
Prince’s Palace (State Apartments)
Place du Palais 98000 Monaco, Tel: +377 93 25183
Opening Hours:
10.00 – 18.00 between March 31st – October 14th
10.00 – 19.00 between 1st July – 31st August
Closed the weekend of the Formula 1 Grand Prix Monaco.
Admission Fee:
Adult €8, Children between 6 and 16 years old / student €4
A combined ticket of the Prince Palace and Private collection of antique cars :
Adult €11.50, Children between 6 and 16 years old / student €5
Erected on the side of the fortress originally built by the Genoese in 1215, the Palace is positioned in a truly unique setting upon the “Rock” of Monaco.
Inside, you can appreciate the Italian style gallery and its frescoes from the 15th century, Louise XVth lounge decorated all in yellow and gold, the Throne Room, Mazarin Room layered with multicolored wood panelling, the Palatine Chapel from 17th century, Saint Mary’s Tower and many more interesting things.
Even if not visiting the Palace, every day at 11.55am precisely, on the square in front of the Palace, the traditional ritual of the Changing of the Guard – the Carabiniers du Prince – attracts and delights thousands of spectators..Don’t miss it.
Exhibition of HSH The Prince of Monaco’s Car Collection
Terrasses de Fontvieille, 98000 Monaco, Tel: +377 92 052856
Opening Hours: Every day 10.00 – 18.00
Closed 25th December
Admission Fee: Adult €6, Children between 6 and 16 years old / student €3
This incredible exhibition brings together almost one hundred classic cars of all models and vintages as well as six historic coaches now belonging to Prince Albert of Monaco.
Museum of “Vieux Monaco”
2 Rue Emile de Loth, 98000 Monaco, Tel: + 377 93 505728
www.traditions-monaco.com
Opened every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between June and September from 11am to 4pm. An exhibition of different objects such as ceramics, paintings, furniture and costumes related to Monaco. Free entry.
Monaco Cathedral
4 Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro, 98000 Monaco
The cathedral was built in the Roman-Byzantine style in 1875 and is a burial place of past monarchs including Prince Rainier III. and Princess Grace. Inside the cathedral you can admire an altarpiece dating from 1500 by the Niçoise painter Louis Bréa as well as the Episcopal throne of Carrara white marble.
The cathedral is opened between 8.30 and 19.00 (18.00 in the winter).
Fort Antoine
Avenue de la Quarantaine, 98000 Monaco
Now an open air theatre, the fortress was built at the beginning of the 18th century. It’s military architecture, remoteness and tranquillity which can be found there is delightful especially after couple of hours spent on busy streets of Monaco.
