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The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco is open every day except Christmas Day (25 December) and the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend.
There is no shortage of opportunities to discover the ocean floor!
To experience the Ocean fully, plan on a 2-hour visit.
Last admission and cash desk closing : 30min before the Museum closing time.
| Janvier | Février | Mars | 10h00 à 17h00 |
|---|---|
| January | February | March | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| April | May | June | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm |
| July | August | 9:30am to 8:00pm |
| September | 10:00am to 7:00pm |
| Oct | Nov | DEC | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
Discover our rates
Museum tickets
| Janvier | Février | Mars | 10h00 à 17h00 |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 years and over) | 22,50€ |
| Student (valid card) | 14€ |
| Child (ages 4-17 inclusive) | 14€ |
| Child (under 4 years old) | Free |
| Person with a disability | 11€ |
OPT FOR THE ANNUAL PASS WITH ITS MANY ADVANTAGES!
46€ par adulte 29€ par enfant
(réabonnement : 42€ par adulte et 27€ par enfant)
| Janvier | Février | Mars | 10h00 à 17h00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18 years and over) | 22,50€ | 20,50€ |
| Student (valid card) | 14€ | 13€ |
| Child (ages 4-17 inclusive) | 14€ | 13€ |
| Child (under 4 years old) | Free | |
| Person with a disability | 11€ | 10€ |
OPT FOR THE ANNUAL PASS WITH ITS MANY ADVANTAGES!
€46 €42 per adult €29 €27 per child
(renewal: €38 per adult and €27 €25 per child)
Museum + Car collection
| Tranche d’âge | Prix |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 years and over) | 33€ |
| Student (valid card) | 24€ |
| Children (6-17 years old included) | 21€ |
| Children (4-5 years old included) | 14€ |
| Child (under 4 years old) | Free |
Museum + The Palace Princier
(from 03/30/26 to 10/15/26)
| Tranche d’âge | Prix |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 years and over) | 31€ |
| Student (valid card) | 22€ |
| Children (6-17 years old included) | 19€ |
| Children (4-5 years old included) | 14€ |
| Child (under 4 years old) | Free |
Musée + Jardin Exotique
(à partir d’Avril 2026, uniquement disponible auprès des caisses du Musée océanographique)
| Tranche d’âge | Prix |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 years and over) | 33€ |
| Sénior (+65 ans) | 30€ |
| Child (ages 4-17 inclusive) | 20€ |
| Child (under 4 years old) | Free |
Museum + Bus Monaco le Grand Tour
| Tranche d’âge | Prix |
|---|---|
| Adult PASS 1 day (Single rate) | 35€ |
OR present your Oceanographic Museum ticket to the Monaco bus. The Grand Tour and benefit from a reduced rate of 2€ on the adult rate.
Your ticket gives you access to all the areas: aquarium, museum, permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as our new visit area “The Sea Turtle Odyssey”, partly located in the open air.
We also offer combined tickets (with the Prince’s Palace*, the Animal Garden, or the Collection of Cars of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco, etc.): see the prices in the brochure at the link below.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.
For each ticket purchased we donate 5 cents to the Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas
Means of payment: credit card, cash, checks bank checks. No tickets will be refunded or exchanged.
Experience the ocean without limits!
With the Annual Pass, explore the Museum, Aquariums, temporary exhibitions, and panoramic terrace as often as you like.
Enjoy free, privileged access to the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco for one year.
- €46 – ADULT Annual Pass (ages 18 and up)
- €29 – Annual Pass for CHILDREN (ages 4 to 17 inclusive)
How to get to the museum?
By bus
From Monaco, take bus line 1 or 2 towards the “Rocher” and get off at the terminus, Place de la Visitation.
From Nice or Menton, the bus n°100 serves Monaco.
Link to the Monaco bus map.
On foot
Pedestrian access from the Place d’Armes, via the Avenue de la Porte Neuve or the Major ramp and then the Jardin Saint-Martin.
By train
Thanks to several trains per day, you can reach Monaco from Nice, Cannes, Menton but also Marseille, Toulon, Genoa…
A partnership with the SNCF even allows you to obtain a special rate.
By car
The Museum of Monaco is located on the Rock, a district of the Principality.
The Pêcheurs car park, based under the establishment and having more than 500 spaces, will allow you to park in the immediate vicinity.
The elevators and escalators will take you directly to the main entrance.
Our activities
Immersion exhibition
Immersion Exhibition With 250m² of interactivity, 650m² of projection, 12 species to discover, 6 different sets and 40 video projectors, enjoy an immersive and interactive experience for all included in your ticket.
Family experiences
Family experiences Discover the escape game at the Museum, ImmerSEAve 360°, the touch pool, the oceano Club, guided tours or the birthday party at the Museum, all activities to understand, have fun and learn about the ocean during your visit.
⚠️ Ticket information: Temporary disruption
Une erreur technique impacte actuellement l’accès à la billetterie. Il est possible que la connexion ou l’achat en ligne ne fonctionne pas correctement.
- For a visit on the same day : we recommend that you use the physical ticket offices (on site), within the limits of availability.
- For a visit on another date: please try again later to connect.
Important: No impact on tickets already purchased — they remain fully valid.
Book your tickets and your activities on our online ticket office!
Dive into the fascinating world of a4> oceans by visiting the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, an iconic venue dedicated to the preservation and discovery of the marine world. Enjoy your experience to the fullest by booking your tickets online now right away.
By booking your tickets online, you enjoy several benefits:
- Priority access: Save time at the entrance and avoid queues.
- Flexible choice: Select the date and time that suits you best.
- Preferential rates: Take advantage of discounts and discover our combined tickets to visit the Prince’s Palace of Monaco or the car collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the mysteries of the oceans and discover captivating exhibitions, such as our “Mediterranean 2050” exhibition. You can also dive into our spectacular aquariums, where you can admire an incredible diversity of marine species.
Book now and dive into a marine adventure!
A visit to the Museum is an invitation to travel and explore. In order to do so in the best conditions in times of health crisis, discover the new rules of visit and buy your ticket online.
The virtual visit
Discover the Museum from your living room! Thanks to a 360° high definition camera, discover the atmosphere of our sumptuous building!
On the ground floor, enjoy the majesty of our rooms: Princess Alice Hall, Salon d’Honneur, Conference Room. On the first floor, explore the world’s largest cabinet of curiosities dedicated to the ocean, Oceanomania, the interactive space Monaco and the Ocean and the Whale Room.
On the top floor, enjoy the restaurant La Terrasse, the Turtle Island and the playground with your children.
In the depths of the Museum, grandiose aquariums of the Mediterranean and tropical seas await you, as well as the brand new space L’Odyssée des Tortues Marines, partly outdoors.
A committed shop to extend your visit
Discover the range of personalized objects designed and selected for you with a view to sustainability and reduction of packaging:
- Books
- Toys
- Plush toys
- T-shirts and textiles
The commitment of our shop is to eliminate almost all plastic packaging. We have greatly expanded our “BIO” line. Three new ranges of organic cotton plush toys made from recycled plastic bottles will soon be available in stores. We are waiting for a new range of personalized paper toys. So, more than ever, come and discover our committed shop!
Restaurant " La Terrasse
Don't forget to book on 00377 93 15 36 16 !
We would like to inform you that the restaurant “La Terrasse ” is currently closed to visitors for annual vacations from 06/01/25 to 24/01/25 inclusive. You are on the terrace of the Oceanographic Museum: an observation deck between sky, land and sea, it is also the highest point of the Museum -and of the Rock- at 85 meters above the Mediterranean Sea… You can have a meal at the restaurant La Terrasse or simply quench your thirst in the Lounge area…
FAQ: questions/answers
Is it possible to order an item seen in the Museum Shop?
Yes : you just have to send your request directly to the shop via the contact form, which you will find at this address :
https://www.oceano.org/contact/
From what age can my child visit the Museum?
The museum is open to all ages
Are dogs allowed?
Guide dogs and all medical assistance animals accompanying people with a disability card or equivalent are welcome inside our facilities. Dogs without appropriate proof are not allowed inside the Museum. We do not have a kennel, but there is one just a few meters from the Museum. For further information, please contact him on 00 377 93 30 63 76.
Is the museum suitable for pushchairs?
Only level -1 is accessible via the stairs. The other floors and rooms in the Musuem are accessible by lift.
How do visits with combined tickets work (Musem + Palace, Museum + Exotic Garden, etc.)?
You can choose how to organise your day. The Palace is 5 minutes’ walk from the Museum.