Founded in 1902 by Prince Albert I, it is the oldest scientific institution in Monaco and still runs excavations and research. Its collections come from prehistoric sites in Monaco and nearby, including the Observatory Cave.
- Address
- 56 bis boulevard du Jardin-Exotique, Monaco
- Hours
- Jan 9am-5pm; Feb-Apr 9am-6pm; May-Sep 9am-7pm; Oct 9am-6pm; Nov-Dec 9am-5pm; closed 19 Nov and 25 Dec (French Wikipedia)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- €€
- Free entry
- Also free for: Children under 10 free; ICOM card holders free
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The Albert I hall has a mammoth skeleton from Siberia
- The Rainier III hall is used for temporary exhibitions
- The museum sits inside the Jardin Exotique, near the Observatory Cave and Villa Paloma