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Cars Collection of HSH the Prince of Monaco
A little history
In the late 1950s, motoring
enthusiast Prince Rainier III began his collection of classic cars. Over the
years, the collection grew and the garage of the Prince’s Palace soon proved
too small to contain the hundred or so superb automobiles, with their majestic
or sporty lines, beautiful bodywork, gleaming bonnets, and royal grilles!
And so in 1993, Prince Rainier III decided to put his treasures on public
display.
This 3,500 m2 exhibition,
the only one of its kind in the world, comprises around 70 vehicles including
racing cars that have competed in the Monte-Carlo Rally and the Monaco F1 Grand
Prix.
Visitors can step back in
time and relive the most important moments in the history of the Princely
Family, as told through unique cars such as the Chrysler that Prince Rainier
had brought over specially from the USA to collect Princess Grace at the port,
or the landaulet Lexus built for the wedding of H.S.H. Prince Albert II and
H.S.H. Princess Charlene in 2011.
There is also a space dedicated to a selection of racing cars, with models that
demonstrated their prowess in Formula 1, the Monte-Carlo Rally, or the
Paris-Dakar Rally.
Opening times:
July & August: Open
from 10 am to 7 pm - Last admission 6 pm
September to June: Open from 10 am to 6 pm - Last admission 5 pm
The Cars Collection will be closed on the following dates in 2024: 25 April (from 2 pm - last admission 1 pm), 27 April (Monaco E-Prix), 10-12 May (Grand Prix de Monaco Historique), 23-26 May (Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix), and 25 December.
Admission prices:
- Under 6 yrs: free
- 6 to 17 yrs + students (proof must be shown): €5
- Adults: €10
- Groups: from 20 people
- Payment can be made using the free Monapass app.
- Guide books available for younger visitors (6-11 yrs).
- Braille guide book available for the blind and partially sighted.
- Guide dogs and all medical assistance animals are accepted.
© Mickael ALESI - Government Communications Department
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The new exhibition space is home to some 70 vehicles, in a modern and dynamic setting with a specially designed scenography to provide visitors with an optimal experience.
