Musée océanographique de Monaco

A fascinating museum in a beautiful location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This museum is also home to the Monaco Oceanographic Institute and highlights the country's commitment to ocean conservation. The upper floors have exhibits about the history of oceanographic research and current Mediterranean undersea exploration. The lower floors contain an aquarium and marine life exhibits. I really enjoyed learning about the progression of ocean research technology and techniques used to study the ocean. I also liked the immersive undersea exploration experience on display when I visited. If you love ocean and/or city views, be sure to visit the rooftop, where you can get 360° views of Monaco and the Mediterranean. There is also a full restaurant, children's playground, and snack bar on the roof. This was a fun museum with something for people of all ages. The only downside was that I don't think the museum has air conditioning. I visited on a warm April day, as it was uncomfortably warm inside. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth next to the front door, no reservation needed. You can also buy a combo ticket which includes the Prince's Palace for a discounted rate.

Visited on a Saturday late afternoon around closing time. There was no one in the tickets queue. The museum is rather small will limited exhibits. Might be more suitable for families with small children. The location is nice to take a stroll atop the rock, and have a drink or a bite nearby. The royal palace is nearby so I would suggest to have a combo visit. Parking space is amble and modern.

My favourite place in the world! Beautiful building on the side of the cliff, price was 22 euro for an adult but well worth it, especially if you have never been before. Large clean tanks and animals look well cared for. New digital installation which the nephews loved. Make sure you go to the rooftop for the panoramic views! Lush clear blue sea and fab views of the boats and port.

Overall it is a nice aquarium but some of the tanks were a bit small in my opinion. Worth a visit and the surrounding area is worth a tour on foot to see the older buildings. There is a large terrace with great views over the old town and harbour and also a cafe on the top floor.

Located at Av. Saint-Martin, 98000 Monaco 🇲🇨. This museum is a fascinating mixture of educational fun, conservation and the views from the rooftop terrace are amazing, it’s a lovely spot to take in the view of Monaco and the coastline and enjoy a drink or something to eat. The displays in the exhibits are very impressive, they are excellently curated and the range of marine life is very diverse. The aquariums seemed to be very well maintained.The building itself is a stunning piece of architecture. It’s gorgeous. The aquarium is open every day from 10.00am until 6.00pm. Ticket prices - Adult (18 years and over) €20.50 Children (4-17 years) €13.00 I think it’s possibly the best venue for an aquarium I have seen. The views cannot be beaten. The Polar exhibit was fascinating. I absolutely loved it. I would absolutely recommend. Thumbs up!!! 👍👍👍

My husband like to go to aquariums whenever we travel and this one took first place! Always amazing and I loved the big tank. Bonus points for the location right on the cliff side!!

A very cool museum. The immersive exhibitions are amazing and the aquarium is nice although some of the tanks feel a little too small. Better to go when it’s not too busy because the aquarium rooms get very loud especially when there are a lot of children.

The ocean museum was a decent walk with a stroller. The immediate area was blocked off due to a road closure. Inside the museum boasts a lot of tanks and a large tortoise. There is a restaurant that we tried to eat at but due to time constraints it was not viable. Overall great experience. There are multiple expos and displays throughout your walk. My daughter enjoyed the large tortoise that was outside which also had a great view of the water.