Museums in Genova
Visiting Genova's museums is one of the best ways to get under the skin of the city. In this guide you'll find the most important museums, the most loved permanent collections and the current exhibitions, with hours, addresses and practical tips.
Visiting Genova's museums is one of the best ways to get under the skin of the city. In this guide you'll find the most important museums, the most loved permanent collections and the current exhibitions, with hours, addresses and practical tips. In Genova the Urbaniqo community has mapped 44 museums and galleries, from the most visited to the most hidden.
Spring opens Genova up: terraces, parks and outdoor itineraries fill with new energy. It's the right moment to visit the temporary exhibitions. Among the names you'll find below are Villa Gruber De Mari, Casetta dei Filtri e Museo della Lanterna — each with a full page, photos and practical tips.
Visiting a museum in Genova isn't only about looking at art: it's entering historic palaces, crossing courtyards, reading the city through its permanent collections. This page is for first-time visitors of Genova looking for the right names, and for repeat visitors hunting for temporary exhibitions or hidden spaces.
Each card below includes photo, description, map and — when available — opening hours, reviews and event links. Information is kept up to date by the Urbaniqo community, particularly active in Genova.
Insider trick: some museums in Genova offer reduced entry on dedicated days or extended evening hours. Browse the museum list below and click each card for updated hours, tickets and tips.
Musei e gallerie a Genova
Villa Gruber De Mari
Casetta dei Filtri
Museo della Lanterna
Galleria d'Arte Moderna
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Raccolte Frugone
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Museo d'arte orientale Edoardo Chiossone
Il museo ospita opere giapponesi di varie epoche: pittura (dal XI al XIX sec.), armi e armature, smalti, ceram...
Collezioni di Arte Banca Carige
Museo del Jazz Gianni Dagnino - Italian Jazz Institute
Mostra permanente "Arte sui muri"
Museo della Montagna
Museo Civico di Archeologia Ligure
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Museo dell'Acqua e del Gas
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Museo nazionale dell’emigrazione italiana
Il MEI racconta l’emigrazione italiana dall’Unità d’Italia al Novecento.
Casa Luzzati
FantaCinema
Museo Biblioteca dell'attore
Musei di
Casa della Resistenza
Museo di Santa Maria di Castello
Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi
Museo Agostiniano di Arte Sacra
Mostra delle Illusioni
Via del Campo 29 Rosso
Museo Certosa di Genova
Esplora altre sezioni di Genova
Domande frequenti su Genova
- What are the most important museums in Genova?
- The main museums in Genova are listed on this page with updated hours and direct links. The selection includes both historic institutions and contemporary spaces.
- How much does it cost to enter the museums in Genova?
- The price varies by museum. Many participate in city cards or offer reduced entry on specific days; you'll find details on each museum's page.
- Are Genova museums open on Sundays?
- Most museums in Genova stay open on weekends, with reduced hours on Mondays. Always check hours and special closures on the museum page.