Event
The Olympic Flame Through the Ages, Private collection of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco
Organised in collaboration with the Principality of Monaco, UNESCO and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), this exhibition traces the history of the Olympic Games through key moments such as the first participation of women in 1900, the introduction of the Olympic flag in 1920, and the first Olympic torch relay in 1936.
Highlights include the exploits of Jesse Owens in 1936, Nadia Comaneci's performance in 1976, and Cathy Freeman's lighting of the Olympic cauldron in 2000. For the Winter Games, the exhibition recalls the first live television broadcast in 1956, Monaco's participation in the 1984 edition, and Prince Albert II's five consecutive bobsleigh appearances between 1988 and 2002.
The exhibition also celebrates 2024 as the 75th anniversary of Monaco's UNESCO membership, highlighting values such as cultural diversity, peace and multilateralism.
UNESCO and the Olympic and Paralympic Games
UNESCO aims to contribute to the promotion and achievement of the principles of Olympism through education, science and culture by setting new initiatives and encouraging better cooperation with regard to inclusivity, cultural diversity, human rights and the education on peace through sport.
