Key Takeaways
- The Monaco & the Automobile exhibition is open until September 6, showcasing 130 years of automotive history.
- Featuring over 50 vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce used by Grace Kelly and tribute displays for notable drivers.
- Daily hours are 10am to 8pm, with extended hours on Thursdays; tickets available online and via phone.
Exhibition Details
The Monaco & the Automobile exhibition at Grimaldi Forum will close on September 6. Having already attracted over 65,000 visitors, the event covers more than 130 years of Monaco’s connection to the automotive world. Spanning 3,500 square meters, it features over 50 authentic vehicles significant to the Principality.
The exhibition showcases Monaco’s rich automotive history, highlighting milestones such as the concours d’élégance of the late 19th century, the launch of the Monte-Carlo Rally in 1911, and the inaugural Monaco Grand Prix in 1929. In addition to the impressive array of cars, attendees will find archived materials including photographs, documents, and videos, thanks to collaboration with the Automobile Club de Monaco.
Among the notable vehicles is the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, famously used during the 1956 wedding of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly, lent by an American collector. Other displayed items include rally cars, Grand Prix single-seaters, a Venturi Formula E car, and a scale model of the Monaco circuit.
The exhibition also pays homage to prominent Monaco racing figures, such as Louis Chiron and Charles Leclerc. The final section looks to the future, featuring a Panhard & Levassor from the 1893 Paris-Nice motor event alongside Venturi Space’s MONA LUNA lunar rover, which aims to operate on the Moon by 2030.
Open daily from 10am to 8pm and extending to 10pm on Thursdays, the exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the intersection of Monaco’s history and the automobile. Tickets can be booked online or by calling +377 99 99 30 00. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this historic collection before its closure.
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