Museo civico di archeologia ligure

The Museo civico di archeologia ligure is an archaeological museum in Pegli district of Genoa that houses extensive collections spanning prehistoric settlements, Roman sites, and medieval locations across the Liguria region. The collections are displayed within the historic Durazzo-Pallavicini villa complex where visitors move through rooms organized by period and origin.

The museum was established in 1936 to preserve significant discoveries from archaeological excavations throughout the Liguria region. Key findings came from the Caverna delle Arene Candide and pre-Roman burial sites that transformed understanding of early settlement along this coast.

The museum displays remarkable Greek art pieces and prehistoric finds from the Liguria region that show how early inhabitants lived and connected with distant cultures through trade and exchange.

The museum is laid out clearly with good signage guiding visitors through the exhibition areas organized by period and type of object. It helps to plan sufficient time for the extensive collections, especially if you want to read detailed information about individual pieces.

A special attraction is the Grotta dell'Archeologia, a former air-raid shelter that now serves as an interactive space for hands-on archaeological activities where visitors can experiment and understand how prehistoric people made tools and lived daily life.

Location: Genoa

Inception: 1936

Official opening: 1936

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Comune di Genova

Opening Hours: March 26-October 06: Tuesday-Friday 09:00-19:00; Saturday,Sunday 10:00-19:30; Monday off; October 08-March 25: Tuesday-Friday 09:30-18:30; Saturday,Sunday 09:30-18:30; Monday off

Phone: +390106981048

Email: archligure@comune.genova.it

Website: http://museoarcheologicogenova.it

GPS coordinates: 44.42947,8.81730

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44