6 of the best · Monaco, French Riviera
Museums and Galleries in Monaco
The Oceanographic Museum on its cliff, the national museum of contemporary art in two villas, the Prince’s stamps and coins, a world-class gallery and the Grimaldi Forum.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Monaco.
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Sharks, reefs and a rooftop terrace
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Prince Albert I’s museum of the sea, opened in 1910 on the cliff, with aquariums, a shark lagoon and a rooftop terrace.
Avenue Saint-Martin, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Summer exhibitions by the sea
Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Monaco’s seafront centre for exhibitions, ballet, concerts and congresses.
10 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Museums 4
From the sea to stamps.
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The Prince’s stamps and coins
Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies
The Prince’s collections of Monaco stamps and coins, run by the government’s stamp office.
11 Terrasses de Fontvieille, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Art in a hillside villa
Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Paloma
One of the two villas of Monaco’s national museum of contemporary art, near the Jardin Exotique.
56 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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A seafront villa of art
Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa Sauber
The seafront villa of Monaco’s national museum of contemporary art, on Avenue Princesse Grace.
17 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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Sharks, reefs and a rooftop terrace
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Prince Albert I’s museum of the sea, opened in 1910 on the cliff, with aquariums, a shark lagoon and a rooftop terrace.
Avenue Saint-Martin, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
Galleries 1
Contemporary art.
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A major gallery by the Casino
Hauser & Wirth Monaco
The Monaco space of the international Hauser & Wirth gallery, in One Monte-Carlo, open by appointment.
One Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
Culture 1
Exhibitions and shows.
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Summer exhibitions by the sea
Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Monaco’s seafront centre for exhibitions, ballet, concerts and congresses.
10 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map
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