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Introduction to Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, Monaco
The public aquarium of Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, Monaco is known to have been inaugurated in the year 1910 by Prince Albert I who was also its founder. This museum of marine sciences is reputed for being a major architectural masterpiece with a grand frontage that's above the sea level approximately by a height of 279 feet. Within a time span of 11 years this aquarium was built and 100,000 tons of stone from La Turbie was brought in to use.
Special Features in Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, Monaco
This museum is divided into two floors that are made available to the public and to the visitors. These two floors housing the marine flora and fauna also feature a number of sea creature specimens that were collected by Prince Albert himself. These specimens also include the 66 foot skeleton of a whale.The other interesting specimens include the model's of the laboratory ships of Prince Albert. This list of specimens also include the craftwares that were made from the natural products of the sea.
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One can also have access to the oceanographic works done by Prince Albert 1 and is known as the “Career of a Navigator”.
About the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, Monaco
The world renowned aquarium is in display in the basement and offers the visitors with splendid views of the marine life. This basement aquarium is known to offer approximately 4000 species of fish and one also comes across more than 200 families of animals. This aquarium is one of the best examples of the representation of the Mediterranean ecosystem including tropical marine ecosystem. The “Shark Lagoon” is known to be the latest attraction which reveals the giant tank with varieties of coral reefs and marine life forms.
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Location of Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, Monaco
Don't miss out on a sumptuous meal at the restaurant 'La Terrasse' which also offers interesting views of the Italian Riviera. This public aquarium remains open from 10 am to 6 pm in the months of October to March. During the months of April to June, and September this aquarium remains open from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm. The entry fees for the kids between 6 to 18 years is 6€ and one can enjoy at least 3 hours of time to tour this whole aquarium. This famed public aquarium is located in Ave. St Martin, Monte-Carlo 98000, Monaco and for more details call at 377 93 15 36 00.
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