Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova, Genoa

Name: Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova
Address: Via Brigata Liguria, 9, Genoa, 16121, Italy
Telephone: +39 010 564567

#56 among attractions in Genoa

Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum

Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova

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The Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova is a natural history museum in Genoa, northern Italy. It is named after the naturalist Giacomo Doria, who was the founder and the curator for over forty years. ()

Local name: Museo di storia naturale Giacomo Doria Coordinates: 44°24'9"N, 8°56'34"E

Address

Via Brigata Liguria, 9Centro Est (Carignano)Genoa 16121 Italy

Contact

+39 010 564567

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Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova open?

Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova?

Nearby attractions include Arco della Vittoria, Genoa (4 min walk), Mercato Orientale, Genoa (7 min walk), Nostra Signora della Consolazione e San Vincenzo martire, Genoa (7 min walk), Chiesa del Sacro Cuore e San Giacomo, Genoa (8 min walk).

How to get to Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova:

Bus

Macaggi / Cesarea • Lines: 17/, 42, 617, 641 (2 min walk)
Diaz 2 / Piazza della Vittoria • Lines: 15, 31, 42 (2 min walk)

Train

Genova Brignole (10 min walk)
Portello (19 min walk)

Metro

Brignole • Lines: Metropolitana (12 min walk)
De Ferrari • Lines: Metropolitana (13 min walk)