A Unique Heritage
on the Lake

Hundreds of historic boats span centuries of nautical culture, technology, and craftsmanship. From workboats to racing boats, from engines to onboard artifacts, the Barca Lariana Museum offers a journey that looks out from Lake Como toward the international world of boating.

Hours of Operation

Thu–Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed
July–August: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

How to Get Here

BOATS in our collection

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Hours of Testimonials

Exhibition Halls

MQ of exhibition space

Events at the Museum

Experiences, encounters, and special events that bring the living history of boating to life.

Friday, November 6

10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“A Day in History”

Event organized by the Associazione Piroscafi Lariani
to mark the BICENTENNIAL of NAVIGATION on LAKE COMO

Friday, November 6, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Event: “A Day in History”
In collaboration with: City of Menaggio, Sentiero dei Sogni, and MUSEO BARCA LARIANA

The PIROSCAFI LARIANI association is organizing a special day dedicated to exploring the nautical traditions of Lake Como, featuring a steamboat trip to the Barca Lariana Museum aboard the steamship Concordia. The event is open to everyone, but includes a segment reserved exclusively for children, with the first cruise to the museum dedicated entirely to Menaggio’s elementary schools; Meanwhile, passengers arriving from Como will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful village of Menaggio, guided by a cultural walking tour organized by the SENTIERO DEI SOGNI association. This is a unique opportunity designed to spark a passion for the world of boating on the lake in both adults and children, and the event will showcase the lake in all its forms.

Event Details

First cruise to Pianello del Lario (reserved for schools)
9:45 a.m.: Elementary school students board
10:00 a.m.: Departure for Pianello del Lario
10:30 a.m.: arrival in Pianello del Lario, disembarkation
Guided museum tours organized by Museo Barca Lariana
Guided tours aboard the steamship Concordia organized by Piroscafi Lariani

Second cruise to Pianello del Lario
1:00 p.m.: passenger boarding (central pier)
1:15 p.m.: departure for Pianello del Lario
1:45 p.m.: arrival in Pianello del Lario, disembarkation
Guided tours of the museum organized by Museo Barca Lariana
Guided tours aboard the steamship Concordia organized by Piroscafi Lariani

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Museum Area

Outdoor Area

Three of Lake Como’s true highlights, which can now be viewed from above thanks to a new elevated walkway.

In the heart of a
wonderful region

The tour of the Barca Lariana Museum continues beyond its exhibition halls, along the shores of Pianello del Lario and through the villages overlooking the water, and amid the panoramic views that make Lake Como so unique.

Our jewelry

Iconic boats, record-breaking vessels, and masterpieces of nautical craftsmanship: is a collection of stories that take us from Lake Como to international waters.

Moltrasina

Gondola Lariana, 1923

Cisko-Yu Thames

Tagg & Son, 1896

Lakes Series No. 8

Taroni Shipyards, 1923

Venetian Gondola

of Villa Balbianello

Super Rockett 007

G. Colombo, 1964

Getting Married at the Museum

Your "I do" in a unique setting

Events and Conferences

Business Meetings Combining Boating and Culture

Photos and Stories
from the Lake

Share your photos with us using the hashtag #musobarcalariana

A Unique Heritageon the Lake