From the roar of Formula 1 engines to the elegance of vintage design, Monaco’s long-standing love affair with the automobile is set to take the spotlight next summer in a landmark exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum.

Titled Monaco and the Automobile, from 1893 to the Present Day, the exhibition will run from 1st July to 6th September 2026 and promises an exceptional journey through 130 years of automotive history. More than 50 iconic vehicles and rare artefacts will be showcased across 4,000 square metres, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the Principality’s unique relationship with the car.

Curated by Rodolphe Rapetti, Conservateur général du Patrimoine, and produced with the full support of the Automobile Club de Monaco, the exhibition will explore everything from the early days of motoring to the golden age of rallies and the cutting-edge world of Formula 1. Expect historic rally cars, Grand Prix legends, concours d’élégance classics, and behind-the-scenes material never before shown to the public.

Crucially, the exhibition also highlights the central role the Princely Family has played in nurturing Monaco’s automotive culture — from racing traditions to innovation and preservation.

For motorsport fans, design enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how Monaco became one of the world’s most iconic automotive capitals, this exhibition offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to dive into the archives, stories, and machines that shaped the journey.

Pre-sales open on 1 December 2025.

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Main photo: Bugatti 35B Grand Prix de Monaco 1929 – Collection : « Stiftung Nationales Automuseum, The Loh Collection, credit Xavier de Nombel