Palazzo Ducale di Genoa, home to the Foundation for Culture, is a dynamic and prestigious cultural center located in the historic city center. It hosts art exhibitions, major festivals, talks, and events.
Opening Hours
Palazzo Ducale is open every day of the year
From 01 January to 31 December07:00 – 23:00from monday to sunday
Exhibitions and events have their own schedules. Please check the dedicated sections.
Palazzo opening days and hours may be subject to changes and exceptional closures
HOW TO REACH US BY CAR
For those arriving by car from the north or west, take the Genova Ovest highway exit, continue on the Sopraelevata, and take the 2nd exit for the city center – Piazza Corvetto.
For those coming from the east, take the Genova Est highway exit, head towards Brignole train station, follow signs to the city center via Via D’Aste, and then Piazza Dante (Via D’Annunzio).
For real-time information on nearby parking, visit the MobilityPoint website of the City of Genoa, under the “Centro” area.
Palazzo Ducale is located in the city center and is easily accessible from Genova Piazza Principe and Genova Brignole train stations. You can take AMT public transport to Piazza De Ferrari, walk (about 10 minutes from Brignole, 15 minutes from Principe), or use the Metro, stopping at De Ferrari: https://www.amt.genova.it/amt/trasporto-multimodale/metropolitana/ From the Porto Antico (EXPO) area and the Aquarium, via Via S. Lorenzo, you can reach Palazzo Ducale in just a few minutes.
