Acquario di Genova
One of Europe's largest aquariums in Genoa's Porto Antico, with themed tanks, the Città dei Bambini, the Biosfera and the Bigo panoramic lift.
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About the museum
The Acquario di Genova is in the Porto Antico area, on the Ponte Spinola, and was built as part of the renewal of the city's historic port. The tanks recreate marine and aquatic environments from around the world, from the Mediterranean to rainforests, and house numerous species of fish, marine mammals, reptiles and birds.
The complex is part of the AcquarioVillage, which also includes La Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi, the Biosfera and the Bigo, a panoramic lift over the port. It is run by the company Costa Edutainment and carries out research, conservation and educational activities.
The aquarium is open every day of the year; at times some areas or tanks may be under maintenance and not visible to the public.
Highlights
- Themed tanks with marine environments from around the world
- La Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi
- Biosfera
- Bigo, panoramic lift over the Porto Antico
- Research and conservation programmes
- Experiences such as the shark night for children
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso dell'Acquario di Genova – Themed tanks with aquatic environments from around the world.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Costa Edutainment
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €26 |
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| Reduced | €20Military personnel, over-65s and people with disabilities with documentation (prices from) |
| Children & teens | €16free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 12 from €16; children aged 0 to 3 free. |
| Seniors | €20Over-65s from €20. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €20companion free · Reduced ticket with documentation; the companion of a person with 100% disability enters free. |
| AcquarioVillage ticket (Aquarium, Città dei Bambini, Bigo and Biosfera) – from | €37Combined with other attractions from this price; prices differ for the fixed-date ticket and for the Open Flexi. |
| Annual pass for the Aquarium | €95 |
Prices are dynamic: €26 is the lowest price for an adult with a fixed-date ticket bought online (at the box office €34); the Open Flexi ticket is valid for one year and costs from €38. Tickets are not nominative. The single aquarium ticket covers only the aquarium; children aged 0 to 3 enter free. Other tickets: Città dei Bambini €12–13, Biosfera €6, Bigo €6.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The website publishes an accessibility statement. The Aquarium car park has 167 spaces, of which 4 are reserved for people with disabilities. Only guide dogs for blind visitors are admitted.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
Within the AcquarioVillage is La Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi; for children aged 7 to 11 there is the “night with the sharks” experience.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Piazza Caricamento / San Giorgio
Buses 1 (from Ponente and Val Polcevera) and 13 (from Levante and Val Bisagno), with the terminus in front of the Aquarium; from Genova Piazza Principe station on foot in 10–15 minutes, with bus 32 to Piazza Caricamento or by metro to San Giorgio. From Brignole, bus 13 to Piazza Caricamento.
By car
Paid parking
Aquarium car park open 24 hours with 167 spaces, 4 of them for people with disabilities; spaces cannot be booked. Other car parks in the Porto Antico area.
- Accessible parking
By car from all directions, take the Genova Ovest exit towards the centre, Via Milano and Via Gramsci; before the underpass turn right for the car park.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
The website lists catering options.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Digital audio guide available. No animals admitted except guide dogs; for dog sitting, the website refers to the IAT Porto Antico. |
