About
The Museo di Storia Naturale in Genoa, also known as the Natural History Museum Giacomo Doria, sits at Via Brigata Liguria 9 in the city's 16121 district, in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. It is one of the country's leading natural history museums, and its collections of minerals, fossils and specimens drawn from many parts of the world make it a rewarding stop for anyone curious about the natural sciences.
What you will see
The museum's displays cover the broad sweep of the natural world, from the mineral kingdom to the fossil record. Visitors interested in geology will find the mineral collections particularly absorbing, while fossil enthusiasts can trace the traces of life that have been preserved in rock over long spans of time. The specimens gathered from around the world give the museum an international reach that goes well beyond its home city.
Who the visit suits
- Families with children who enjoy animals, rocks and the wonders of the natural world
- Students and anyone with an interest in geology, palaeontology or natural history
- Visitors who want a quieter, more reflective afternoon away from the busier city streets
The museum is a good fit for a half-day or a few hours, leaving time to explore the rest of Genoa, a port city with a long maritime past, narrow historic alleys and a dense network of squares, churches and markets to discover on foot.
For up-to-date visiting information, you can call the museum on +39 010 564567 before you travel.
