Museums in Liguria
The Palazzo Ducale, the Strada Nuova Museums in the Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi, and the Galata Museo del Mare in Genoa.
Liguria Museum Guide
Our guide lists 27 museums in Liguria across 6 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Genoa (20), Bordighera (2), and La Spezia (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (33%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (19%), and Science & Technology (15%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, and the middle half charge between €9 and €13.
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 10 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Liguria
The best-known museums in Liguria
Palazzo RossoCastles & Palaces · Genoa
Complesso Monumentale della LanternaTechnology · Genoa
Palazzo Reale di GenovaCastles & Palaces · Genoa
Palazzo BiancoArt · Genoa
Museo di Storia Naturale Giacomo DoriaNature · Genoa
Casa di Colombo, Porta Soprana e Chiostro di Sant’AndreaHistory · Genoa
Villa del Principe – Palazzo di Andrea DoriaCastles & Palaces · Genoa
Complesso di Santa Maria di CastelloArt · Genoa
Abbazia di San FruttuosoCastles & Palaces · Camogli
Museo d'arte orientale Edoardo ChiossoneWorld cultures · Genoa
Museums in Liguria with programs for families
- Palazzo RossoCastles & Palaces · Genoa
- Palazzo Reale di GenovaCastles & Palaces · Genoa
- Palazzo BiancoArt · Genoa
- Museo di Storia Naturale Giacomo DoriaNature · Genoa
- Museo d'arte orientale Edoardo ChiossoneWorld cultures · Genoa
Galata Museo del MareTechnology · Genoa
Museo del Clown – Villa GrockPeople · Imperia
Museo Diocesano di GenovaArt · Genoa
Palazzo Spinola – Galleria Nazionale della LiguriaArt · Genoa- Acquario di GenovaNature · Genoa
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Liguria
- Palazzo Reale di GenovaCastles & Palaces · Genoa
- Palazzo BiancoArt · Genoa
- Museo di Storia Naturale Giacomo DoriaNature · Genoa
- Galata Museo del MareTechnology · Genoa
- Museo del Clown – Villa GrockPeople · Imperia
Museo di archeologia ligureArchaeology · Genoa
Castello D'Albertis – Museo delle Culture del MondoWorld cultures · Genoa
Museums in Liguria with the highest published visitor numbers
- Galata Museo del MareTechnology · Genoa
- Abbazia di San FruttuosoCastles & Palaces · Camogli
Museo tecnico navaleTechnology · La Spezia- Castello D'Albertis – Museo delle Culture del MondoWorld cultures · Genoa
- Palazzo Spinola – Galleria Nazionale della LiguriaArt · Genoa
Museo di Sant'AgostinoArt · Genoa- Museo del Clown – Villa GrockPeople · Imperia
- Museo d'arte orientale Edoardo ChiossoneWorld cultures · Genoa
- Museo di archeologia ligureArchaeology · Genoa
- Museo Diocesano di GenovaArt · Genoa
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Liguria?
Our directory currently lists 27 museums in Liguria across 6 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Liguria?
Some of the best known are Palazzo Rosso, Complesso Monumentale della Lanterna, Palazzo Reale di Genova, Palazzo Bianco, and Museo di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria.
Which museums in Liguria offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Museo di archeologia ligure.
Which museums in Liguria are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 10 are open, such as Palazzo Rosso, Villa del Principe – Palazzo di Andrea Doria, and Complesso di Santa Maria di Castello.
Which museums in Liguria are wheelchair accessible?
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Palazzo Reale di Genova, Palazzo Bianco, and Museo di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Liguria?
A regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €26. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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