Antarctica National Museum, Antarctic research museum in Parco di San Giovanni, Trieste, Italy

The Trieste branch of the Museo Nazionale dell'Antartide Felice Ippolito occupies 800 m² in the university district of San Giovanni. Its exhibition area is divided into three sections: Antarctic historiography, the history of Antarctic exploration, and the history of Italian expeditions. It holds geological, sedimentological and marine specimens and records of the expeditions of Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen.

The institution was established to document and preserve Antarctic research and Italian expeditions in the region. Commander Giovanni Ajmone Cat led expeditions by sailing boat in 1969 and 1973 and contributed significantly to the museum's collections.

The museum showcases the important role Italian explorers played in Antarctic exploration and preserves personal items and records from expedition members. Visitors can understand how these adventurers documented their journeys and recorded their experiences in the frozen waters.

The Trieste branch occupies 800 m² in the university district of San Giovanni, with displays split into three sections: Antarctic historiography, the history of Antarctic exploration, and the history of Italian expeditions. The Siena branch, in the Laterino teaching area, holds the study collections: over 4,000 documents, 900 maps, 7,000 aerial and satellite photos, 19,000 rock and fossil samples and 1,100 meteorites. The Genoa branch in the old port closed on 31 August 2017.

Visitors can purchase Mis-Mas bags made by Sartoria Sociale Lister from recycled PVC banners used in university events. These locally crafted souvenirs blend sustainable practices with support for social projects.