Housed in a splendid Liberty-style building (main photo, in a shot by Mauro Mariani), the Civic Aquarium of Milan is one of the largest and oldest of its kind in Italy. Established in 1906 in occasion of Expo 1906 and restructured in 2006, it hosts 36 pools filled with more than 100 species of fish, living in recreated environments ranging from Lombardy to Italy, to the Amazon. The main focus of the pools is more towards native Italian fish, both fresh and saltwater, especially living in the North of Italy.
Its library is one of the most important resources for marine biology and oceanic studies in Italy and this makes the destination especially suitable for people interested in learning about Italy and Lombardy’s water life, including seas, rivers and lakes.
Moreover, the museum is particularly loved by children.
Housed in a splendid Liberty-style building (main photo, in a shot by Mauro Mariani), the Civic Aquarium of Milan is one of the largest and oldest of its kind in Italy. Established in 1906 in occasion of Expo 1906 and restructured in 2006, it hosts 36 pools filled with more than 100 species of fish, living in recreated environments ranging from Lombardy to Italy, to the Amazon. The main focus of the pools is more towards native Italian fish, both fresh and saltwater, especially living in the North of Italy.
Its library is one of the most important resources for marine biology and oceanic studies in Italy and this makes the destination especially suitable for people interested in learning about Italy and Lombardy’s water life, including seas, rivers and lakes.
Moreover, the museum is particularly loved by children.
Viale Gerolamo Gadio, 2
M2 (green line) Lanza
Map and Events Calendar
Opening hours, tickets, discounts and infoline reserved to visitors
External Links
A virtual tour: a look to the building from the outside
Official Website: www.acquariocivicomilano.eu
