Genoa Galata Sea Museum Tickets
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Experience Highlights
Be part of Italy's maritime history with these tickets to the Galata Sea Museum in Genoa. This museum offers an immersive experience where you'll learn about the history of sailing, exploration and life at sea of the Genoese people.
You'll see everything from reconstructions of the great Genoese galleys to exhibits on exploration and immigration. Tickets also include a visit to a submarine.
- See one of the largest maritime museums in the Mediterranean.
- Immerse yourself in the history of Genoeseshipping and immigration with interactive exhibits.
- Enjoy reconstructions of the ships and galleys that crossed the seven seas.
What’s included
- Entrance to the Galata Sea Museum.
- Entrance to Submarine 518.
- Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions.
- Access to the terrace with views of the port of Genoa.
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Step by Step
Learn about Italy's maritime history with these tickets to the Galata Sea Museum in Genoa. Visit all three floors of one of the largest maritime museums in the Mediterranean. Learn about the history of Genoese immigration, and their adventure in exploring the seas. Feel what life was like as a sailor in the interactive installations and replicas of ships and great galleys. Visit the 518 submarine and learn about the latest maritime technology.
The Galata Sea Museum is a tribute to the city's maritime heritage. It is also a testament to the importance of the sea in the history of mankind. As you enter, you can learn about the history of the first maritime expeditions. Each floor of the museum is dedicated to a different aspect of maritime history. This gives you the opportunity to learn more about the world of sailors, explorers and emigrants who sailed the seas in search of new lands.
One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of artefacts and life-size reconstructions of the ships. You can walk inside a Genoese galley, and somehow feel what life was like on board an emigrant ship. Through interactive and multimedia exhibits you will also learn about the history and life of prominent figures. In addition, the museum has stunning views of the city and the harbour from its terrace.
The museum also highlights the importance of Genoa as a historic port. As well as its role in globalisation through shipping and trade. Exhibits detail the evolution of shipbuilding, navigation techniques and everyday life. In addition, the museum not only celebrates the achievements of maritime exploration, but also addresses issues such as piracy, slavery and immigration. It offers a comprehensive and critical overview of maritime history.
For those interested in modern technology and navigation, the museum has a section dedicated to the contemporary era. With these tickets you can also enter the 518th submarine. This section offers an insight into how technological innovation has continued to transform life at sea.