3 Must-See Museums in Monaco

Dedicated to the study of the sea, the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco in Monaco-Ville houses displays of marine life collected by the city-state's Prince Albert I. Here, visitors can admire over 4,000 species of fish in the aquarium and shark lagoon, and gain insight into the natural beauty of the Mediterranean Sea.

Located by the marina at Fontvieille, the Monaco Naval Museum is home to over 250 models of famous ships from throughout history. Scale models of ships including the RMS Titanic, Spanish galleons, Viking longboats, and French biologist Jacques Cousteau's RV Calypso highlight the history of marine craft. You'll find models of everything from tiny one-man submarines to enormous cruise liners on display.

From horse-drawn carriages to classic sports cars, HSH Prince Rainier III's private car collection ranks among the largest of its kind in Europe and tells the story of motoring through the ages. Visitors can admire cars including a 1929 Bugatti, a Ford Model T 1924, and a vintage Rolls Royce, among others—many of which have been featured in Monaco's famous Grand Prix.