Museo Civico di Sanremo: collections, tickets and access

The museum is at Piazza Alberto Nota, 2, inside Palazzo Nota, a 17th-century building that once housed the Genoese commissioner and served as Sanremo’s municipal headquarters. The museum moved here from Palazzo Borea d’Olmo on 30 December 2016.

Its central address makes it straightforward to combine a museum visit with a walk through the surrounding streets. The Sanremo city centre guide covers the area’s streets, sights and routes around town.

The permanent collection brings together archaeological, historical and artistic material relating to Sanremo and western Liguria. The museum began in 1972 as an archaeological museum; an art gallery and historical section were added in 1988.

The archaeological section is on the first floor. It includes evidence from the prehistoric period, with models and dioramas that give context to the finds. On the second floor, the picture gallery presents paintings and sculptures dating from the 17th century to the contemporary era.

Among the highlighted works and displays are Pieter Paul Rubens’s Coronation of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a 17th-century tapestry from Oudenaarde, and a room dedicated to Antonio Rubino. The historical section focuses on material connected to Sanremo’s past.

Palazzo Borea d’Olmo has its own place in the museum’s story as its former home; the guide to Palazzo Borea d’Olmo looks at the historic palace.

The Municipality’s museum service gives free admission. Summer hours apply from 1 July to 21 September. Check the official site before you go.

Opening hours

• Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00
• Monday: closed

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

The museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities and has an elevator. Guided visits for groups are available by reservation. For details, contact the museum by telephone at 0184 580700 or email ufficio.museocivico@comunedisanremo.it.

Museo Civico di Sanremo is about a 22-minute walk or a 4-minute drive from Hotel Corso, a two-star hotel. The museum’s central address is Piazza Alberto Nota, 2; allow for your chosen mode of transport when planning the visit.

Palazzo Nota’s historic setting and central location lend themselves to pairing the collections with a stroll around central Sanremo. You can also make the museum part of a wider day in the city; the one-day Sanremo itinerary sets out a route around the city.