Prince's Car Collection (Collection de Voitures de S.A.S.)

Prince Rainier III's private car obsession made public: over 100 vehicles — royal carriages, classic Rolls-Royces, rally cars, and Monaco Grand Prix F1 machinery — in a modern underground space on Port Hercule since 2022. Around €17 for adults. A must for car people; a pleasant hour for everyone else. Right on the port, zero climbing required.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Prince's Car Collection cost?

Adult admission runs about €17, with reduced rates for kids and students — check the palace's official ticketing site (palaisprinciermonaco.tickeasy.com) for current prices and combined tickets with the State Apartments, which save a few euros.

Can I see F1 cars from actual Monaco Grands Prix?

Yes — the collection includes Formula 1 cars with Monaco race history, displayed a few hundred meters from the actual start line. Visiting during the days around the Grand Prix is electric, but confirm opening — the port zone gets locked down.

Did Prince Rainier really collect these himself?

Yes — Rainier III started buying vintage cars in the late 1950s and amassed the collection over five decades. He opened it to the public in 1993; Albert II has since added modern and racing pieces. It's a personal collection, quirks and all.

Is it accessible?

Very — it's a modern, level, underground museum on the flat port with lift access, one of the easiest attractions in famously vertical Monaco for wheelchairs and strollers.

What cars are actually in there?

Over 100 vehicles across 3,500 square meters: Prince Rainier's personal classics (Rolls, Bentleys, a De Dion-Bouton from 1903-era motoring), the Lexus from Albert and Charlene's wedding, rally cars, and a lineup of Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 machines. The F1 corner is the crowd-pleaser.

How long does a visit take?

An hour covers it comfortably; enthusiasts linger to 90 minutes reading every plaque. It pairs naturally with a port walk and lunch at the Condamine market five minutes away.

When is it open?

Daily, roughly 10:00-18:00, extending later in July-August. It sits right on Port Hercule at 54 Route de la Piscine, so it's an easy add-on to any port stroll — and a great rainy-day card to hold.

Is it worth it if I'm not a car enthusiast?

It's genuinely well presented in its 2022 underground home, and the royal-family angle gives even non-petrolheads a narrative. But if you're choosing one paid museum in Monaco, the Oceanographic wins for general audiences.

Nearby in Ask Monaco

• Port HerculeLandmark0.01 km · 0 min walk
• Brasserie de MonacoBar0.12 km · 1 min walk
• Quai des ArtistesRestaurant0.33 km · 4 min walk
• Fort Antoine Open-Air TheatreAttraction0.34 km · 4 min walk
• Musée de la Chapelle de la VisitationMuseum0.37 km · 5 min walk