Description

Essentials about the Civic Aquarium of Milan in brief

Fish lovers should make their way to the Acquario Civico di Milano (Civic Aquarium of Milan) during a visit to Milan. Opened on the occasion of the Milan World Exhibition in 1906, it is the third oldest aquarium in Europe. It mainly shows the creatures and vegetation of Italian rivers, lakes and coastal waters.

The exhibition of the Civic Aquarium of Milan

The Civic Aquarium of Milan is the only surviving building of the former Milan World Fair. It is located on the edge of the Parco Sempione between Sforza Castle and the Arena Civica. The aquarium exhibits over 100 marine creatures that roam the Italian rivers, lakes and coastal waters. In addition, the Civic Aquarium of Milan owns the most important collection of marine biology publications in all of Italy.

Website

acquariodimilano.it

Opening hours

Admission fees

Regular price: €5

Concessions: €3

Address

Getting there

By public transport

Metro line 2: Stop Lanza

Bus line 57: Stop Acquario Civico

Tram lines 2, 4, 12 and 14: Stop Arena

By car:

The nearest car parks are Autorimessa and Garage2000 Moscova/Brera.