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Monaco Journee du Patrimoine 2012

Mon, 2012-09-17 12:46 — Lydia
2012-10-13 00:00
2012-10-14 23:59
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Several places in Monaco

17th Monaco Heritage Day

On 13th and 14th October, this year's Journee du Patrimoine de Monaco takes as its theme Albert 1st of Monaco (1848-1922): Science, Light and Peace (Albert Ier de Monaco: Science, Lumiere et Paix).

As in previous years, the event begins on Saturday with a trip outside Monaco, this year to Cap Martin. Sunday is the main day, when Monaco opens the doors of administrative buildings, museums and places of interest to the public. Buses are normally free all day to help you get around and see as much as possible. Entrance is free unless specified.

Here's maBoum's guide to what's on during the Journee du Patrimoine. For more detailed information, download an official program from the event website: Journee Patrimoine Monaco.

New to the program for 2012:

  • Scientific Sea Expeditions of Prince Albert 1er, demonstrations of collecting plankton
    9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
    from Fontvieille Port, minimum age 12, limited to 15 per visit, reservations +377 98 98 83 03 from 8th October
  • In the Steps of Albert 1er, 1 hour guided tour
    9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30
    meet at the Malizia statue, limited to 20 per visit, reservations +377 98 98 83 03 from 8th October
  • Academie Rainier III Musique et Theatre, visit of the electro-acoustic studio and the violin making workshop
    10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00
    limited to 10 per visit, reservations +377, 93 15 28 91
  • Archive Audiovisuelles de Monaco, photos and films take by Prince Albert 1er on his scientific journeys
    10:00, 11:30, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00
    limited to 10 per visit, reservations +377 97 98 43 26
  • Lycee Albert 1er
    10:00 and hourly until 15:00
    entrance opposite Oceanographic Museum, limited to 40 per visit, reservations +377 98 98 80 54 from 8th October
  • Palace Library
    11:00, 14:30, 16:30
    meet at the Malizia statue, limited to 15 per visit, reservations +377 98 98 83 03 from 8th October

Museums and places of interest:

FRENCH LANGUAGE guided tours, reservation required:

  • Laboratoires du Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM)
    10:00 and every 30 mins until 11:30, and 13:30 until 16:00
    limited to 8 per visit, reservations +377 98 98 82 74 from 8th October
  • International Hydrographic Bureau (Bureau Hydrographique International (BHI))
    10:00, 11:00, 14:30, 15:30
    limited to 15 per visit, apply on entry
  • Stade Louis II
    10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
    limited to 50 per visit, sign up at Stadium entrance at 7 avenue des Castelans, Cap d'Ail side

Government and administrative buildings: there's an exhibition of documents on the theme of sustainable development from the Fonds Regional in the Mairie.

  • 10:00 - 17:00 Palais de Justice
  • 10:00 - 17:00 NEW Conseil National building
  • 10:00 - 17:00 Town Hall (Mairie), performances by students of the Academie de Musique at 10:00 and 11:00
  • 10:00 - 17:00 Minister of State's Residence
  • 10:00 - 17:00 Pavillon Bosio, exhibition of students' work
  • 10:00 - 18:30 National Committee for Unesco's international association of plastic arts (in Condamine), exhibition De Si Beaux Phenomenes (such beautiful phenomena)

Churches: please respect these as places of worship and don't enter when a service is in progress.

Reduced entry price:

The event has been organized in Monaco since 1996 by the Direction des Affaires Culturelles, in participation with the European Heritage Days event. For more information about Heritage Day, phone the Direction des Affaires Culturelles de Monaco on +377 98 98 83 03. You can pick up a printed guide from the Tourist office or download an official program from the event website: Journee Patrimoine Monaco.