Galata Museo del Mare

Galata Museo del Mare is an absolute must-visit for history and maritime enthusiasts alike. Located in the heart of Genoa, this museum offers a fascinating journey through the city’s rich maritime heritage. The exhibits are incredibly well-curated, blending historical artifacts, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations. The life-size galley is a highlight, giving a vivid sense of what life was like aboard these magnificent vessels. The section on migration is particularly moving, offering an immersive experience that transports you to the journey of those who crossed oceans in search of a better life. The rooftop terrace provides stunning panoramic views of Genoa’s harbor—worth the visit alone! The museum is family-friendly, with plenty to engage children and adults alike.

There aren’t many places where you can reenact the Hunt for Red October until your heart’s content on a real submarine!! The actual maritime museum is incredibly detailed too and offers views of the harbour, and surrounding Genova cityscape on the secret 5th floor. There are varied and detailed exhibits that even small kids can engage with.

A really beautiful museum where for at leat 3 hours you'll have a very pleasant hystorical experience. There's also a real submarine tour included in the ticket's price, just near the museum, in the marina. Totally recommend it.

Shortly: if you want to see real artefacts of the time when the genoese ruled the seas (14-17 century), don't waste time on this. Very disappointing experience, starting with a really rude "security" guy who asked me for a ticket. I answered him that I had bought a e-ticket on the website and had already validated it at the ticket office, but he made me to the same thing again. The museum itself might be entertaining, but not professional at all. There are some original pictures of maritime views and technical stuff from ships of the early 20th century, but all the part about the Columbus era is artificial. Also, the 16th century armour is exposed without any notes or tablets. Ironically, the early 20th century devices are numerated, but the tablets are not, so you'll not understand which is which. The emigration part is probably the best in this place.

Nice place to visit and learn some history of Genoa and maritime industry. Had a good experience. Thank you

If you are very keen on local naval history this museum might be for you. Unfortunately the collection isn't presented to tell a story. A bit old school setup including outdated MultiMedia installations. Unfriendly staff.

Awesome museum with stunning exhibition spread out across multiple floors as well as submarine tour (definitely recommend unless you suffer from claustrophobia). Stunning observation deck with nice port and town overview. Within walking distance to the town centre. Plenty of interactive boards as well.

A very interesting, informative and interactive museum. Exhibits are well maintained and displayed. There’s a lot of concise story telling in the upper floors. The focus is on Genoa and the mediterrean sea with their influence on the western maritime history. (We didn’t have any language issues (don’t understand other reviews complaining about this).)

The museum is very clean and put together. There some in English as well as an indoor 17th century ship you can go into. There is also a sub you can enter as well.