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About this independent guide

This website is an independent, non-commercial editorial project about the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco — one of Europe’s great marine institutions, perched on the Rock of Monaco-Ville since 1910. It was created by an ocean enthusiast for travellers, students and anyone curious about the sea, and it is maintained as a labour of interest, not business.

Nothing on this site is sold, booked or brokered here. There are no tickets, no affiliate schemes, no sponsored placements. The aim is simple: to gather in one place the kind of clear, well-researched information — history, aquarium zones, species notes, practical details — that helps a visitor get more out of the museum, and that spreads a little of the wonder the place has offered for over a century.

Articles on this site are written and edited by a human author, drawing on published museum materials, scientific literature and reputable public sources. Facts such as opening hours and prices can change at any time; the official website (musee.oceano.org) is always the authoritative source.

What this site is not

This is not the official website of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, and it has no affiliation with, endorsement from, or connection to the Oceanographic Institute – Prince Albert I of Monaco Foundation, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, or the Principality of Monaco. All trademarks and institution names belong to their respective owners and are used here solely to identify the subject of this guide.