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Museum of Stamps and Coins, Fontvielle
Modern museum housing the historical monetary & philatelic collections
There are rare philatelic specimens from the postal history of the Principality, as well as related documents used in the stamp-printing process dating back to Monaco's Prince Charles III in 1885.
The museum's coin and bank note section displays important and valuable numismatic samples of the Principality dating back to 1640.
There is also a shop selling coins and stamps from Monaco, as well as a range of souvenirs.
Visitor comments
- "If you have an interest in stamps or just the history of Monaco this is a fascinating little exhibit Every stamp issued is on display giving a glimpse through time of the Grand Prix, the Royal Family, the development of Monaco and so on" - Trip Advisor
- "I really enjoyed this quaint little museum. We must have spent at least an hour looking at all the stamps dating back to the 1800s! Some really colourful and beautiful stamps. Was very interesting to see the original pictures the stamps were made from." - Trip Advisor
- "An unusual little museum, where you can chart the history of Monaco through its colourful stamps. Lovely calm, cool atmosphere. Helpful, happy staff" - Trip Advisor
When to come
Open daily:
1st October to 30th June, 09:30 – 17:00
1st July to 30th September, 09:30 – 18:00
How to get passes
Tickets cost 3€.
Child policy
Children under 12 years of age can enter for free. Children between 12 and 18 years of age can enter at the reduced price of €1.50.
