Museums and guided tours Indoor activities for families activities

MUSEE DES COQUILLAGES DE ST JEAN CAP FERRAT
Quai du vieux port
Tel 04 93 76 17 61  

Description
A paradise for shell lovers! Your visit will start with a film explaining the different shell families and their characteristics. You will then discover more than 4000 shells on display.

Open on week days from 10am to midday and 2pm to 6pm and at weekends and bank holidays from 2pm to 6pm.

Price: adults: 2€ ; under 15’s, unemployed, students, disabled : 1€

LE PALAIS PRINCIER (GRANDS APPARTEMENTS)/PRINCELY PALACE (STATE APARTMENTS)
Place du Palais - Monaco-Ville
Tel (+377) 93 25 18 31
Fax +377 93 50 81 73

Description
Guardian of an ancient tradition, this Palace located in a unique setting, was built on the site of a fortress erected by the Genoese in 1215.

Today the splendours of this palace can indeed be admired, such as its Italian-style gallery and its 15th century frescoes; its Louis XVth lounge all in yellow and gold, its Blue room, a harmonious blend of glorious blue and gold; its Mazarin room covered with multicoloured wood-panelling; the Throne Room, decorated with an impressive Renaissance fireplace; the Palatine Chapel built in the 17th century; St-Mary's Tower, built from the white stones of nearby La Turbie; the Main Courtyard and its 17th century Carrara marble double staircase…
Open daily:
- June to September, 9.30am – 6pm;
- October, 10am – 5pm;

Prices (per person):
• Adults: €6
• Children aged 8-14 and students: €3

LE MUSEE DE LA CHAPELLE DE LA VISITATION/MUSEUM OF THE CHAPEL OF VISITATION
Place de la Visitation - Monaco-Ville
Tel (+377) 93 50 07 00

Description
Against a 17th century baroque background, this museum houses the masterpieces of sacred art by Rubens, Zurbaran, Ribera and the masters of Italian baroque.
Open daily (except Mondays) from 10am – 4pm.

Prices (per person)
• adults : €3
• Children aged 6-14, pensioners and students: €1.50
• gratuit pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans.

L'EXPOSITION DE LA COLLECTION DE VOITURES ANCIENNES DE SAS LE PRINCE DE MONACO/EXHIBITION OF HSH THE PRINCE OF MONACO'S VINTAGE CAR COLLECTION
Terrasses de Fontvieille
Tel (+377) 92 05 28 56
Fax (+377) 92 05 96 09

Description
Located on the Terraces de Fontvieille, this remarkable exhibition brings together almost 100 classic cars of all ages, made by the large companies in Europe and America as well as six coaches belonging to HSH, Prince Rainier III of MONACO-monte-carlo.
Open daily
- from 10am – 6pm;
Closed 25th December.

Prices (per person):
• adults : €6
• Children aged 8-14: €3

LE MUSEE DES SOUVENIRS NAPOLEONIENS ET COLLECTIONS DES ARCHIVES HISTORIQUES DU PALAIS/MUSEUM OF NAPOLEONICS SOUVENIRS AND COLLECTIONS OF THE HISTORICAL ARCHIVES OF THE PALACE
Place du Palais - Monaco-Ville
Tel (+377) 93 25 18 31
Fax (+377) 93 50 81 73  

Description
This museum contains sometimes emotive, precious objects and documents on the history of the Principality, in particular the period of the First French Empire.
Open daily (subject to possible modifications):
- December to May (except Mondays), 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 5pm;
- June to September, 9.30am – 6pm;
- October, 10am – 5pm;
Closed from 12/11 to 16/12, 25th December and 1st January.

• adults : 4 €
• Children aged 8-14: €2

LE MUSEE D'ANTHROPOLOGIE PREHISTORIQUE/MUSEUM OF PREHISTORIC ANTHROPOLOGY
Boulevard du Jardin-Exotique
Tel (+377) 93 15 29 80  

Description
Boasting an invaluable series of burials originating from around the Principality, this museum retraces the most significant milestones in the history of humanity.
Open daily :
- 15th May to 15th September, 9am – 7pm;
- 16th September to 14th May, 9am – 6pm or nightfall;
Closed 19th November and 25th December.

Prices (per person):
• Adults: €6.80
• Children (6-18 years) and students: €3.50
• Seniors (+ 65 years) : €5.30

VISITES ET JEU AU CHATEAU DE LA BARBEN
Route du château, 1333O LA BARBEN
Tel +33 (0)4 90 55 25 41
Fax +33 (0)4 90 55 42 75  

Description
Discover the Medieval Age and fortified castles!

- General visit of fortified castle of pleasure with riddle games for children

- Medieval visit of the underground Couloirs du temps with Messire Thibault de Saint Hilaire and his mesnie

- New playful treasure hunt around the castle allowing to discover the site history and have fun (the child must be able to read or being helped by his/her parents) .

Prices : Simple visit - 8€ per adult ; 6€ per child (4-12). 2 combined visits - 13€ per adult ; 8€ per child (4-12). Treasure hunt - 3€ per booklet