Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider Tipo 10123
Ferrari 625(1955)
Nash Healeyr Roadster
UNIC C9
Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione(1971)
Lancia 037
Monaco Royal Wedding Lexus (2011)
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1
Lamborghini 291
McLaren MP4-22 of Lewis Hamilton
Prince’s Car Collection Entrance
MUSEUM
Prince’s Car Collection in Monaco brings together around 100 historic, luxury, sports and racing vehicles in a modern exhibition space beside Port Hercule. The collection covers more than a century of motoring, from a 1903 De Dion-Bouton to Formula 1 cars. Visitors can also see famous names such as Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo.
Prince Rainier III began collecting cars in the late 1950s, and his private collection opened to the public in 1993. In July 2022, it moved from Fontvieille to a new 3,500 m² space near Port Hercule. Today, the attraction combines automobile history with Monaco’s royal and motorsport heritage. Several vehicles have direct links to the princely family, while racing cars connect the collection with the Monaco Grand Prix and Monte-Carlo Rally. This mix makes it interesting even if you are not a serious car enthusiast.
The collection includes vehicles from very different periods, so one of the main attractions is seeing how car design changed over more than 100 years. Recognizable examples include the Ferrari Testarossa, Lamborghini Countach 5000 and Porsche 911 Carrera RS, while unusual smaller cars include the BMW Isetta 300 and Citroën 2CV. This range gives the exhibition more variety than a simple display of luxury cars.
Some cars have a direct connection with Monaco’s princely family. Princess Grace received a Renault Floride in 1959, while another highlight is the specially built Lexus hybrid Landaulet used by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene during their wedding on July 2, 2011. These personal links help separate the collection from a typical car museum.
Motorsport is also well represented. The official collection includes Formula 1 cars such as the Ferrari 640, McLaren MP4-22 and Lotus E21, together with rally cars including the Lancia 037. The display has a natural connection with the Monaco Grand Prix Circuit, which runs through the streets around Port Hercule. An Ayrton Senna helmet is also part of the collection. The exact exhibition can change, so individual vehicles should not always be treated as permanent exhibits.
Tip: Read the information beside the princely and racing cars, as their Monaco connections are often more interesting than the technical specifications alone.
Prince’s Car Collection is open from 10:00 to 18:00 from September through June, with last entry at 17:00. In July and August, it stays open until 19:00, with last entry at 18:00.
Entry is paid, with reduced rates for students and visitors aged 6–17. Children under 6 enter free. The collection closes on November 19, December 25 and during Grand Prix weekends, so check the official schedule if you are visiting around a major motorsport event.
Prince’s Car Collection Website
The collection is at 54 Route de la Piscine beside Port Hercule. From Monaco-Monte-Carlo train station, walk downhill toward the harbour and continue toward Route de la Piscine. Local buses also serve the Port Hercule area, making the attraction easy to reach from Monte-Carlo, Larvotto and Monaco-Ville.
If you arrive by car, use one of Monaco’s public underground car parks around Port Hercule rather than relying on street parking. Road access and parking arrangements can change during the Monaco Grand Prix and other major events.
Around one hour is enough for most visitors. Car and Formula 1 enthusiasts may want longer if they plan to read more of the display information.
Yes. The mix of classic cars, sports cars and racing vehicles can be more engaging for children than a traditional museum. Children under 6 also enter free.
Yes. Monaco Top Cars Collection is an older name that still appears on some travel websites and searches. The official name is now the Cars Collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco.
