Oceanographic Museum, Monaco
The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, perched on the Rock of Monaco and headed by Jacques Cousteau for more than 30 years, is a must see in Monte Carlo. In fact it is the most popular tourist attraction on the entire French Riviera. The Museum’s aquarium, complete with Shark Lagoon and Coral Garden, is an extraordinary precursor. And the exhibits are no less fun. From the Museum’s infamous whale skeleton to its mythical giant squid mold, a trip to the Monaco Oceanographic Museum is all about family fun.
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Jacques Cousteau
 
Whale TailJacques-Yves Cousteau, commonly called Captain Cousteau, was a French naval officer, explorer, ecologist, filmmaker, scientist and researcher. Best known for his oceanographic adventures aboard the ship Calypso, Cousteau spent most of his career educating the public about the underwater world. His films, books, and television series The Underwater World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau established Cousteau as a household name and made deep sea exploration accessible to everyone. And while most of his efforts were focused on the oceans of the world, Cousteau also cared about such places as Antarctica. In fact Cousteau successfully launched a worldwide petition in 1990 to save the continent from mineral exploitation. |