Spring family weekend at Galata Museo del Mare and the Lanterna of Genoa

On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026 the Galata Museo del Mare and the Lanterna of Genoa present a weekend program designed for children and families: interactive activities, outdoor workshops, an art exhibition and a yoga session with a city view. Practical details below to help you plan your visit.

• Spring Treasure Hunt – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May, from 15:00 to 18:00 at the Galata Museo del Mare. An interactive family activity with clues and practical challenges inspired by navigation (spice recognition, sailor knots) that leads to a final secret message. Activity included with museum admission; concludes with a snack and a spring-themed surprise made in collaboration with Pesto di Prà. Limited places: reservation recommended.
• Group exhibition "Porto Aperto: Journeys in Art" – Opening on Saturday 16 May at 17:00. The exhibition, featuring contemporary paintings and sculptures, is on display until 7 June and explores the theme of travel as physical and symbolic experience.
• Gentle yoga and guided visit – Sunday 17 May, 10:00 on the Terrazza CoeClerici: a 30-minute guided visit to a museum room followed by a 1-hour yoga class taught by certified instructor Laura Malavolta. Participants can purchase a reduced ticket to visit the full museum route within 60 days.
• The Lanterna… in pieces! – Sunday 17 May, an outdoor family activity at the Lanterna of Genoa. Meeting at 15:00 at the ticket office of the Museo della Lanterna (start of the walkway). Families will search for and piece together fragments of the lighthouse's long history in an immersive experience. Activity included with admission; mandatory reservation (limited places) by email to [email protected] providing names, number of adults and children and a phone contact.

Times and costs: See individual activity times above; prices not available. Entry and activities subject to availability.

Practical info: Venues: Galata Museo del Mare and the Lanterna of Genoa. Reservation required for the Lanterna activity via email. Booking is advised for limited-capacity events.