Hours

  • TUESDAY from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY , FRIDAY and SATURDAY from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • closed on Mondays and Sundays (except the first and third Sundays of the month)

last admission always 30 minutes before closing

SPECIAL OPENING HOUR

  • Sunday, October 11 /2:00-6:00 PM
  • Sunday, October 18 /2:00-6:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 1 / 1:30-7:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 8 / /2:00-6:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 15 /2:00-6:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 6 / 2:00-6:00 PM
  • Monday, December 7 /1:30-7:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 8 / 2:00-6:00 PM

last admission always 30 minutes before closing

Special hours

  • Monday, December 7 /1:30-7:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 24/ :00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Thursday, December 31/ 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Opening holidays of the year

Holiday opening days, if midweek (January 6, Easter Monday, April 25, May 1, June 2, June 24, August 15, November 1): 1:30-7:00 PM (last admission 6:30 PM)

Special Closures
Monday and Sunday (except where otherwise noted)

January 1° and December 25;
December 9, 2026

REDUCTION OF THE MUSEUM’S VISITE ROUTE:

on the following dates the museum’s visit route will be limited and it will not be possible to access the Duke of Genoa’s Apartments, or those of the King and Queen.

The other rooms will be open to visitors as usual (the Hall of Mirrors, the Throne Room, the Chapel Gallery, the Ballroom, and the Rooms of the Battles, of Time, of Peace, of Veronese, of Diana, of the Tapestries and of Flora).

  • Thursday 8 October, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday 14, 21 October, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tickets

The single ticket for the National Museums of Genoa (Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Spinola) can be purchased at the ticket offices of both museums either online, without a surcharge.

It can be used within one year of issue to access the two sites even on different days.

Museum ticket offices are open until 30 minutes before closing time.

BUY ON LINE

Accessibility

See the dedicated page for all information.

Groups

Groups (maximum 25 people, including chaperones and guides) are advised to book the visit by writing to palazzorealegenova@cultura.gov.it to avoid waiting.

For advance tickets purchase see our ticketing online

Informations

It is possible to download the App Guide Palazzo Reale of Genoa for free developed for both Android and iOS in seven languages (Italian, French, English, Spanish, German, Russian, and Chinese) designed to accompany the public during the visit.

No food or beverages can be consumed within the museum tour for conservation reasons heritage protection.

Only dogs and other small pets kept inside a special pet carrier are allowed inside the museum for the duration of the visit. For heritage protection and conservation reasons and for the maximum safety of the public, dogs and any other medium and large pets or domestic animals are prohibited, even if on a leash and/or muzzled.

It is possible to photograph the rooms and artworks for personal use. The use of flash is prohibited for conservation purposes. For professional photographs or to use the Museum’s images, permission must be obtained by writing to pal-ge@cultura.gov.it.

Access to the Roof Garden is temporarily suspended.

How to get there

Musei Nazionali di Genova- Palazzo Reale

Via Balbi, 10 16126 Genova

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

METRO: Darsena o Principe
BUS: 20 – 32 – 34 – 35 (Balbi 2/Palazzo Reale); 1 – 3 (Piazza Principe); 39 – 40 (Nunziata/Bandiera); 18 (Nunziata)
FUNICULAR: Zecca Righi (terminus “Zecca”)
PUBLIC LIFT: Monte Galletto (From Corso Dogali to Via Balbi)

calculate your route

BY TRAIN

From Genova Piazza Principe: 5-minute walk, about 300 meters
From Genova Brignole: metro to Darsena or Principe

BY AIRPLANE

From Genoa Airport: Volabus, from Airport arrivals area stop “Genova Piazza Principe”.

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