EXHIBITION MONACO AND THE AUTOMOBILE, FROM 1893 TO THE PRESENT DAY
Wed. 1st July - Sun. 6th September 2026
Illustration : Mercedes MGP W 06 HYBRID (2015) - Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Collection, © Mercedes-Benz Classic - Bugatti 35B Grand Prix de Monaco 1929 - Collection : « Stiftung Nationales Automuseum, The Loh Collection » © Dominic Fraser
⏰ : From July 1st to September 6th , 2026 - open every day from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm - evening visits: Thursdays until 10:00 pm (exceptionally closed on Saturday, 22 August).
📍: Espace Ravel - Grimaldi Forum Monaco
This summer, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco hosts an exceptional exhibition tracing the unique relationship that has united the Principality and the automobile for more than a century.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Spanning more than 3,500 sqm, “Monaco and the Automobile, from 1893 to the Present Day” offers an immersive journey through more than 130 years of history between the Principality and the automobile. More than 50 authentic vehicles, all with a connection to Monaco, tell a story where elegance, innovation, performance, prestige and collective memory intersect.
The exhibition traces the origins of this enduring Monegasque passion: the concours d’élégance held from the late 19th century, the Rallye Monte-Carlo from 1911, and the Monaco Grand Prix from 1929. Thanks to the invaluable support of the Automobile Club de Monaco, the exhibition brings together exceptional and often previously unseen archives, along with numerous documents, photographs and videos that allow visitors to see these cars in action.
Among the major highlights is the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith used for the wedding of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly in 1956, loaned by an American collector who has owned it for more than forty years. The exhibition also features Rally cars, Grand Prix single-seaters, a Venturi Formula E, a model of the Monaco circuit, and a tribute to Monegasque drivers Louis Chiron and Charles Leclerc.
The exhibition concludes with a dialogue between past and future: on one side, a Panhard & Levassor that took part in the 1893 Paris-Nice and came to Monaco, then a pioneer in the first experiments with paved roads; on the other, the MONA LUNA lunar rover, developed by Venturi Space, designed to operate on the Moon by 2030.
At once historical, aesthetic, cultural and technological, “Monaco and the Automobile, from 1893 to the Present Day” is intended for both enthusiasts and the wider public. This landmark exhibition tells the story of Monaco as much as that of the automobile, from its earliest journeys to its future lunar horizons.
Organised with the valuable support of the AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE MONACO, the exhibition also benefits from the backing of CMB MONACO, SOTHEBY’S, MARZOCCO GROUP, SEGOND AUTOMOBILES GROUP, and ACQUA FIUGGI.
Our other partner organizations: RTL, Le Figaro, Auto Heroes, Cote Magazine, Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur, ZOU! and Club Fiat 500 Monte-Carlo.
OPENING TIMES AND ADMISSION PRICES
DATES: July 1st to September 6th, 2026 (exceptionally closed on Saturday, August 22nd)
HOURS: Open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
EVENING VISITS: Thursdays until 10 p.m.
LOCATION: Ravel Hall at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco - 10, avenue Princesse Grace - 98000 Monaco
PRICE OF ADMISSION:
Full price: 15€ (FREE for children under 18).
Reduced price: 12€ - Groups (>10 people) - Students (<25 years old and upon presentation of their student card) - Seniors (>65 ans) - Cercle A - Members of the Automobile Club de Monaco (upon presentation of a valid membership card) - Pass Côte d'Azur - For all customers on presentation SNCF TER SUD ticket dated of the day.
Combined ticket Grimaldi Forum Monaco X Musée Océanographique : 30€ (Admission to the ‘Monaco and the Automobile’ exhibition + Admission to the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco) – available only at the ticket offices of both institutions.
Reduced price Grimaldi Forum Monaco X Collection d’automobiles de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco : On presentation of your admission ticket, enjoy a reduced rate of €12 to visit the exhibition of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco’s Car Collection. Likewise, visitors with a ticket for the Collection also benefit from the reduced rate of €12 for the exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
❄️ TEMPERATURE: The air temperature in the exhibition space must be regulated and may appear cool in summer. Visitors with a chill in the air are advised to bring a little wool with them!
Take the Wheel!
Make your visit even more memorable with an immersive driving experience on our Formula 1 and rally simulators.
Step into the driver's seat, feel the thrill of speed and put your skills to the test at the heart of the Monaco Grand Prix or on the roads of the Monte-Carlo Rally.
Price: €20 for 12 minutes
Available throughout the exhibition as an optional activity to complement your visit.
Need further information?
Tel. +377 99 99 3000
E-mail : ticket@grimaldiforum.com
You can purchase your tickets at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco box office (on site), or online via Monte-Carlo Ticket
GUIDED TOURS
CLASSICS - Public and private guided tours during the opening hours of the exhibition.
- Public guided tours: 10€ per person, in addition to the entrance fee, on Thursdays and Sundays at 10:30 am, 2:30 pm and 5 pm, subject to availability (maximum: 25 people).
Bookings: online ; by mail. By phone: +377 99 99 3000
- Private guided tours in French, English: single rate of 370€ for the group, in addition to the entrance fee per person (maximum: 25 people).
Bookings: visites@grimaldiforum.com
- Audio guides (French, English, Italian), 6€ in addition to the entrance fee. Only available from the on-site ticket office.
MONACO AND THE AUTOMOBILE - "JUST FOR YOU" EXPERIENCE- Exclusive guided tours
This summer, at the end of the day, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco exceptionally opens the doors of its exhibition to you after is closed to the public.
Discover the "JUST FOR YOU" experience: an exclusive visit designed to offer you privileged access in complete privacy.
Accompanied by your dedicated guide-lecturer, explore "Monaco and the Automobile, from 1893 to the present day", a major event celebrating the passion for cars in the Principality.
Across 3,500 m2, let yourself be carried on a true journey through time, at the heart of more than 50 iconic vehicles, including around twenty winning cars from the Monaco Grand Prix and the Monte-Carlo Rally.
Alongside these exceptional models, a selection of rare objects, documents, photographs, and videos - some previously unseen - from the Automobile Club de Monaco reveals the unique ties between Monaco and the automobile.
A confidential experience, which can be extended with a private cocktail.
"JUST FOR YOU" experience, every day from July 4 to September 6, except Thursdays (Exhibition open from July 1 to September 6 - exceptionally closed on 22 August).
Between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. - up to 2 hours visit (French/English).
Price: 1800€ for 8 people, excluding cocktail.
Booking: visites@grimaldiforum.com
PWD, SECURITY & CHECKROOMS
ACCESSIBILITY PWD: The exhibition is accessible to visitors with disabilities (PWD). Free admission is offered to visitors with disabilities, and a 50% reduced rate (i.e. 7.5€) applies to their accompanying person, upon presentation of a valid proof at the ticket desk.
Wheelchairs can be booked in advance.
Hearing-impaired visitors equipped with a Telecoil-compatible hearing aid can receive the audio signal directly from the audioguide (receiver available free of charge on reservation, subject to availability, only for visitors with an audioguide ticket).
To make the best possible arrangements for your visit, please contact us in advance by e-mail at ticket@grimaldiforum.com or by telephone on +377 99 99 30 00.
SECURITY & CHECKROOMS: To ensure the safety of visitors, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. All visitors are required to undergo security checks. We recommend that you do not visit the exhibition with bulky luggage, suitcases or bags. However, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco provides checkroom facilities free of charge.
Items left in the checkroom must be removed the same day. Valuables left in the cloakroom are the responsibility of their owner.
CHILDREN WOKSHOPS
Guided tour and workshops
From July 6th to July 17th 2026, Monday to Friday.
Children aged 5 to 8: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Children aged 9 to 12: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Maximum of 25 children per day
Full programme:
🏁 Day 1: Ready, steady, go!
Let’s dive into the world of the Grand Prix. Children aged 5–8 will create their own car using recycled cardboard, decorate it, and learn to name the different parts of a car. The older group will assemble wooden elements to recreate a Formula 1 car and paint it, while discovering the mechanics and competition of the Grand Prix. Each child will leave with a booklet to further explore the concepts covered.
🚗 Day 2: The Rally on display!
Children observe and discover the codes of advertising in posters from the 1930s to the 1970s. Then, they create their own poster on A3 paper, either by gluing cut-out elements or bringing it to life with colors.
🏎️ Day 3: Formula 1 and design
What are the characteristic shapes of a Formula 1 car? After observation, it’s time to get hands-on: each child creates their own clay model of a car.
🚦 Day 4: Road safety made child’s play!
The younger children design their own snakes and ladders game focused on road safety to learn about traffic signs, while the older ones take part in an escape game themed around road safety.
🛠️ Day 5: Group workshop – “The bolides of the Grimaldi Forum”
Children are split into groups to form racing teams. The goal? Create a logo, choose a color, and decorate cardboard or wooden cars of different sizes, which will be displayed in the lobby of the Grimaldi Forum.
Prices
25 € per workshop
110€ for the first one-week course (5 days, July 6 to 10)
110€ for the second one-week course (5 days, July 13 to 17)
For bookings or further information:
Phone. +377 99 99 3000
E-mail : ticket@grimaldiforum.com
DISCOVER THE EXHIBITION TEASER VIDEO
Credits and mentions :
- "About the exhibition" : Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, 1953, Anne Brockinton Lee, Robert M. Lee Automobile Collection, © 2026 Robert M.Lee Trust. All rights reserved
- "Opening times and admission prices" : Bugatti 35B, 1928, Collection : « Stiftung Nationales Automuseum, The Loh Collection », © Dominic Fraser
-"PWD, security and checkrooms": McLaren MP4/8 , 1993, Collection Sebastian Vettel, © Bonhams|Cars-Simon Clay
- "Youth Workshops" : Lancia Stratos HF, 1977, A.C. COLLECTION di Guido, Stefano e Filippo Avandero, © Photo Filippo Avandero