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26/07/2021
Monaco
A summer at the Oceanographic Museum
During the summer holidays, take advantage of a special offer at the Oceanographic Museum for any visit before 11am or after 5pm. Discover the secrets of the coral in a thematic tour in 6 stages, dive on the Great Barrier Reef with the digital and interactive exhibition "IMMERSION", solve the...
23/06/2021
Monaco
World first: birth of dwarf hatchet fish in aquarium
The first aquarium birth of dwarf hatchetfish by experts from the Oceanographic Museum will directly contribute to reducing fishing pressure on this species in the...
23/06/2021
Monaco
For a deconfinement of minds
The closure of cultural venues and their major roles in our society and economy is more topical than ever. This Tribune explains the importance of the dialogue between Science and Culture to build the world of...
23/06/2021
Monaco
Opening of an Escape Game at the Oceanographic Museum
It is in the famous boat of Prince Albert I that your explorer's soul will have to be awakened to fulfill the mission that will be entrusted to you! Whether you are seasoned sailors or young sailors, a race against time awaits you! In a setting inspired by the marine world designed in collaboration...
23/06/2021
Monaco
2049 – Health of the Ocean – Health of Man
To answer the crucial questions linked to our health and that of the Ocean, L'Obs and the Oceanographic Institute are getting together to question the best specialists at a unique conference to be held at the Oceanographic Museum in...
23/06/2021
Monaco
Diving into the collections – ACRE
On August 27, 2019, Professor Rob Allan arrives at the Oceanographic Museum to view Prince Albert I's ship's logs, dating from 1873 to 1922, as well as weather records taken at the museum between 1911 and...
Exposition corail guardian musée océanographique monacol
23/06/2021
Monaco
Coral Guardian, the “CORAIL” exhibition
The photographic exhibition "CORAIL" of the NGO Coral Guardian allows us to discover the amazing and sensitive relationship that has been created between local communities and their coral...
Petite fille à l'exposition Immersion - Musée océanographique
23/06/2021
Monaco
Opening of the exhibition IMMERSION
Come and discover the beauty of Australian corals through a unique device, a breathtaking...
23/06/2021
Monaco
Sponsor a fish!
You can become the sponsor of a fish in our aquariums and thus participate in supporting the Museum's aquariums and the protection of marine species....
10/06/2021
Monaco
Visit of the Museum : practical information Covid-19
The entire team at the Monaco Oceanographic Museum is delighted to welcome you back on 2 June 2020. For your safety and that of the Museum's staff, we have adapted our conditions of visit to facilitate your journey from the purchase of your tickets to the exit of the...
23/06/2021
world
Fun with the Oceanographic Museum
Looking for some useful entertainment for the kids during lockdown? Discover our latest suggestions for fun and educational...
23/06/2021
Monaco
European Week for Waste Reduction 2020
On the occasion of the European Week for Waste Reduction, the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco is committed despite the particular context! Find out...
23/06/2020
Monaco
Birth in the museum
The birth of baby mandarin fish is the latest success! Native to the western Pacific Ocean, Synchiropus splendidus is one of the prettiest coral reef fish and therefore one of the most popular with marine aquarists....
23/06/2020
Monaco
A committed museum
The Museum works daily to increase our visitors' impact on the ocean while minimizing our impact on the environment. It is a job that requires rigor and consistency. Many actions are being defined or...
05/09/2019
Monaco
Get involved with us for the sea turtles
The temporary exhibition The Sea Turtle Odyssey allows visitors who are aware of the situation to get involved in their favour thanks to an innovative interactive device: even if you can't come to the Museum, discover how your commitment can still count to help the Oceanographic Institute to act in...
05/09/2019
Monaco
The Océano Monaco application
Explore the Museum from another angle with our mobile application "OCEANO MONACO". Easily access all information on opening hours, restaurants, shops and other services. Navigate the museum with an interactive map that gives you step-by-step instructions for each exhibit and element of the...
02/12/2019
Monaco
Party without balloons
PARTYING WITHOUT BALLOONS Balloons have to go, not parties! Initiative: partying without balloons Balloons are symbols of celebration, they evoke festivity, joy, conviviality… but released in the air, they end up in the ocean and threaten our environment. Many sea turtles, dolphins and birds...

POLES, FRAGILE WORLDS" EXHIBITION BY GREG LECOEUR AND OCEANO MONACO

IMMINENT DEPARTURE FOR THE ARCTIC AND ANTARCTIC!
[Exhibition “Poles, fragile worlds”, by Oceano Monaco and Greg Lecoeur, in 4 French stations from 3 July to 31 August 2023 and at the Oceanographic Museum from 1 July to 5 November 2023].
A partnership between the Monaco Oceanographic Institute and SNCF Gares & Connexions

From 1 July 2023, the Oceanographic Museum and the stations at Cannes, Marseille Saint-Charles, Nice and Paris Gare de Lyon will be hosting the photographic trail “Poles, fragile worlds”, by Greg Lecoeur and Oceano Monaco. The images on display at the Museum and in the stations focus on the Arctic and Antarctic, which are essential to the smooth running and balance of our planet. Greg Lecoeur’s work, in collaboration with the Oceanographic Institute, bears witness to the state of the polar regions in the face of climate change, and aims to raise awareness so that everyone can become an ambassador for the Ocean.

Questions about the Ocean

Discover a world tour of questions about the Ocean

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The Virtual Visit of the Museum

Discover the Museum from your living room! Thanks to a 360° high definition camera, discover the atmosphere of our sumptuous building!

On the first floor, enjoy the majesty of our rooms: Princess Alice Hall, Salon d’Honneur, Conference Room. On the second 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.

Online coloring pages and games about the ocean