Monaco’s former car museum has shifted gears, reopening as Box98 — a new leisure centre inaugurated by the Princely Family and featuring karting, bowling, karaoke and more.
Now reimagined as a 4,700m² indoor entertainment hub, Box98 is located above the Fontvieille Shopping Centre in the former premises of the Car Collection Museum of the Sovereign Prince. The new space will open to the public on Tuesday, 1st April, 2025, offering a wide range of activities for all ages.
An official inauguration ceremony took place on Friday, 28th March, in the presence of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène, who were joined by Louis and Marie Ducruet, Camille Gottlieb, and Gareth Wittstock. The Princely Family was welcomed by Clivio Piccione and Gérard Sistek, and introduced to the new activities on offer.
Among the key features are electric karts inspired by the Monaco Grand Prix, driving simulators, bowling lanes, billiards and private karaoke booths. During the inauguration, the Prince and Princess took part in a karting session alongside professional drivers including Carlos Sainz, Francesco Castellacci, Stoffel Vandoorne and Mitch Evans.
The transformation of the site follows a public tender launched by the Administration des Domaines to repurpose the museum space. It forms part of a broader initiative by the Princely Government and the National Council to expand leisure offerings in the Principality and better meet the needs of local families and younger residents.
A second leisure project is also in development in neighbouring Cap d’Ail, at the ZAC Saint-Antoine site. A call for applications to manage the future 1,200m² venue was issued on 10th January 2025. The space is expected to host a range of activities for children, teenagers and adults once operational
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The initiatives are part of a joint effort by the Princely Government and the National Council to improve the Principality’s leisure infrastructure and address the demand for more family-oriented activities.
Check out these photos from the inauguration:
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Photo credits: Éric Mathon / Palais princier.