Musée Océanographic de Monaco – Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s ‘Temple of the Sea’

The Musée Océanographic de Monaco was inaugurated in 1910 by Prince Albert I and was led by it’s director, Jacques-Yves Cousteau from 1957 to 1988.  It houses an impressive array of exhibitis and collections related to the sea, its flora and fauna.

Here are a few images from my brief visit to the museum that is nestled on a sheer cliff overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

The front facade of the Oceanographic museum in Moncao
Image of the Explorez (Let us Explore) exhibit at the Océanographic Musée, Monaco
Explorez (Let us Explore) exhibit retracing the Grimaldi Princes’ commitment to maritime exploration, research, and protection at the Océanographic Musée, Monaco
Image of the Squid installation at the Musée Océanographique in Monaco, Côte d'Azur by Mr P Kalu
Squid installation at the Musée Océanographique in Monaco, Côte d’Azur
Image of Jellyfish photographed at the Musee Oceanographique, Museum, Aquarium, Monaco, Cote D Azur, Provence, France by Mr P Kalu
Image of Jellyfish photographed at the Musee Oceanographique, Museum, Aquarium, Monaco, Cote D Azur, Provence, France
Image of amphibious underwater Calypso 35mm film camera was conceived by the marine explorer Jacques Cousteau
Amphibious underwater Calypso 35mm film camera was conceived by the marine explorer Jacques Cousteau
Image of Cliffside view of the Mediterranean Sea from the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco by Mr P Kalu
Cliffside view of the Mediterranean Sea from the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco by Mr P Kalu

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