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Quai Des Princes Residence Hotel $253 0.2 mi 0.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Musee Oceanographique” Fodors.com
“Musee de l'Oceanographie” Frommer's
“The French Riviera is an Adult Playground, With a PG Side” New York Times (free registration required)
“Monaco for the Average Joe” GoNomad.com
“Kids' Monaco” TravelLady
“Monaco/Eze” TheCelebrityCafe.com
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“Musée Océanographique & Jarden Exotique” IgoUgo.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Monte-Carlo
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Traveler Description: A collection of exotic marine life, from piranhas to strange sea growths and creatures: this popular attraction is not to be missed.
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Attraction type: Specialty museum, Aquarium
Address: Ave. St Martin Monte-Carlo 98000
Monaco
Tel: 377 93 15 36 00
Fax: 377 92 16 77 93

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Reviews of Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium (Musee Oceanographique)

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“wonderful gem, especially if you like marine biology”
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5 of 5 stars
Rebecca30
Yardley, PA
Nov 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Musee Oceanographique de Monaco includes things that Albert I collected on his many expeditions to the sea. Essentially, he was a marine biologist. The downstairs is a regular aquarium, but upstairs are all kinds of things regarding the sea in the early 1900s. The aquarium downstairs is not that impressive. If you've been to a good aquarium in the... more

“worth the time!”
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5 of 5 stars
meguromom
Upstate NY
Sep 16, 2008

beautiful setting for a wonderful look at fish, rarely seen. Highly recommend a trip to see this wonderful location. more

“The Best Time Ever!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
Laurag_16
Fredericton
Oct 20, 2006
9/10 found this review helpful

What a wonderful time I had last year when I visited this beautiful city! I had 2 hours to spend before dinner so we decided to go. Let me just say 2 hours was not enough! I could have spent all day there. Extremely interesting, so much to see and do, and we got there aroung "feeding time" so it... more

“Don't miss the Oceanographic Museum”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Gulf Shores, AL
Aug 14, 2005
19/21 found this review helpful

The Musée Océanographique de Monaco is a 'not to be missed' location if you travel anywhere near Monte Carlo. The Museum is built into the side of the rocky coastal cliff. It is full of fantastic mosaic floors of sealife and several levels of aquariums. The rooftop has a terrace cafe and fantastic views of Monaco and the harbor. Allow... more

“Mérite votre visite”
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5 of 5 stars
papapoule06
Beausoleil, France
Sep 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Enfant, je parcourais souvent les salles, assistais aux projections, m'attardais dans le labyrinthe des aquariums. Ce musée est un bonheur.... more

“bel aquarium !”
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5 of 5 stars
nathetfab
est de la france
Jun 27, 2008

Superbe musée mais assez cher. more

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Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium (Musee Oceanographique) Address

Ave. St Martin, Monte-Carlo 98000, Monaco
Tel: 377 93 15 36 00 Fax: 377 92 16 77 93