Monaco: Oceanographic Museum

Prince Albert I of Monaco was very enthusiastic when it came to studying the seas. Therefore, it was a natural for him to start an Oceanographic Museum, which opened in 1910. It still stands on the cliffs of the country today.

You should know that Jacques Cousteau, he of television fame, was the director of the Museum for more than 30 years. You also should know that while there are all sorts of exhibits, most of it is not in English for portions of it. To be fair, descriptions of species that are on display are said to be covered well in English.

As for the building, it is 279 feet above the sea, and 100,000 tons of stone to build. Very impressive.

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