Museums

Galata Museo del Mare Skip-the-Line Tickets

Discover Genoa's seafaring history at the largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean, board a 17th-century replica galley, and explore a real submarine!

Bypass entry lines and voyage through time at the Galata Museo del Mare, the largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean!

Imagine 'walking' on a 17th-century Genoese galley? Experience the thrill as you board the life-sized replica and feel the maritime past come alive!

Marvel at the vast collection as you stroll through 4,300 unique maritime artefacts including historic maps, globes, and navigational tools.

Step inside the Nazario Sauro S-518, the world's first submarine museum you can explore underwater!

Fun Fact: The museum's building was once where the grand galleys of the Republic of Genoa were constructed, adding a touch of authenticity to your voyage!

Skip-the-line entry to Galata Museo del Mare

Access to S-518 Submarine

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Genoa's Maritime Legacy

Begin your journey through time with a convenient skip-the-line entry and delve straight into Genoa's rich maritime history, without wasting a minute of your precious vacation time. Located in the heart of the city's ancient Arsenale district, this architectural marvel welcomes you with three visions of Genoa: the past, present, and future captured through art, photography, and urban design. The museum boasts a vast collection of about 4,300 objects, including historic navigation instruments and atlases, as well as two globes dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries. Not just that, the 42-meter-long reproduction of a 17th-century Genoese galley will leave you in awe of Genoa's seafaring legacy.

Glimpse into the world of seafaring

The Galata Museo del Mare is not just about artefacts. It’s an immersive experience that takes you through four fundamental ages of seafaring. Relive the tales of Genoese explorers, the excitement of the Age of Sail, the bustling era of steam-powered emigration, and the tribulations of modern migrations. An engaging exhibition will also take you through the ill-fated history Andrea Doria. You haven’t got to the best part yet! Your visit also includes an exclusive access to the S-518 Nazario Sauro submarine, the world’s first museum submarine that can we visited in water. This particular submarine is a relic of Italian Navy from 1980 to 2002 and an experience like no other.

What’s not allowed

Littering, eating, drinking, or smoking are strictly prohibited inside the museum.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

The museum’s main building is fully wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, however the outdoor submarine is not.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Redeem your ticket at Galata Museo del Mare.

Address: Calata Ansaldo De Mari, 1, 16126 Genova GE, Italy.

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