Fête de la Science 2026 in Monaco: Science and Research at Salle Léo Ferré on September 30

MONACO – Science will take centre stage in the Principality with Fête de la Science 2026, taking place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Salle Léo Ferré, inside the Carrefour shopping centre in Monaco.

From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., residents, families and visitors will be invited to take part in an afternoon dedicated to science outreach, research and discovery, with activities, meetings and demonstrations organised by numerous scientific institutions and organisations in the Principality.

Fête de la Science 2026 in Monaco

The 2026 edition of the event, UNESCO-labelled, will bring together a wide range of scientific, institutional and non-profit organisations from Monaco.

The initiative aims to bring science closer to the public through a programme designed to make scientific topics, research activities and projects developed in Monaco more accessible.

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about organisations working in a variety of fields, including scientific research, environmental protection, healthcare, biodiversity and archaeology, as well as the conservation of marine ecosystems.

Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique and Centre Scientifique de Monaco

Among the key participants will be the Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique and the Centre Scientifique de Monaco, two leading institutions in the Principality’s scientific and research landscape.

Their participation will give visitors an opportunity to discover their research activities and projects through presentations, demonstrations and interactive activities.

Fête de la Science will therefore also provide a chance to show the public how scientific research is carried out and applied in practice, highlighting its role in understanding the territory and protecting the environment.

Science, environment and healthcare

The event will bring together numerous organisations working across different scientific and environmental fields.

Participants will include the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, the Spéléo Club de Monaco, the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace (CHPG), the Association Monégasque pour la Protection de la Nature (AMPN), the Jardin Animalier de Monaco and the Jardin Exotique de Monaco.

Other participating organisations will include Pelagos, CIESM, ACCOBAMS, RAMOGE, the Association Monégasque de Préhistoire and the IAEA.

The variety of organisations involved will provide visitors with a broad overview of scientific and environmental activities carried out in the Principality and across the Mediterranean region.

An afternoon dedicated to discovering research

Fête de la Science is designed to encourage direct interaction between the public and the scientific community. The programme will feature activities, presentations, demonstrations and meetings, giving visitors the opportunity to explore scientific topics through accessible and engaging formats.

The event is aimed at a broad audience and also offers an opportunity to introduce younger visitors to science, encouraging curiosity and interest in research.

When and where is Fête de la Science taking place in Monaco?

The Fête de la Science 2026 in Monaco will take place on:

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Venue: Salle Léo Ferré, Carrefour Shopping Centre, Monaco

The event will bring together numerous scientific organisations and associations from the Principality for an afternoon dedicated to science outreach, discovery and knowledge sharing.

Science as a shared heritage

Fête de la Science provides an opportunity for researchers, institutions, associations and the public to meet and exchange ideas. In Monaco, the 2026 edition will highlight the diversity of scientific activities carried out in the Principality and the importance of cooperation between different organisations.

From marine research and biodiversity to healthcare, archaeology and nature conservation, visitors will be able to discover projects and initiatives through an accessible and engaging approach.

The 2026 edition of Fête de la Science will take place on Wednesday, September 30, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Salle Léo Ferré in Monaco, offering an afternoon dedicated to science, research and discovery.