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

MON – SUN: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

MON – WED: Closed

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.

Sabato 19 settembre

Dalle 11h00 alle 12h00

A Millennial Epic – Special Guided Tour

Event organized in collaboration with VILLE E MUSEI DEL LAGO DI COMO

A special tour with the curator of the Barca Lariana Museum: a journey through the epic history of boating on Lake Como, from the ancient Romans to the present day.

Number of participants: max 80
ADMISSION: €15.00
Reservations required
329.7431415
info@museobarcalariana.it

Sabato 26 settembre 2026

dalle ore 18.00

CHESTNUTS ON LAKE LARIO

Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Talk with local historian Roberto Pozzi and Marco Ciappa – Agribenessere Farmstay in Brenzio

a manufacturer of chestnut-based specialty products.

Followed by a themed dinner:

-Chestnut gnocchi with butter and sage

-Roast with Chestnuts and Polenta

-Local cheese

-Castagnaccio

-Water, wine, and coffee

***Reservations are REQUIRED at info@museobarcalariana.it or via WhatsApp at 329.7431415

Events at the Museum

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

Events

eventi

A Millennial Epic – Special Guided Tour

Sabato 19 settembre

- Dalle 11h00 alle 12h00

Events

eventi

CHESTNUTS ON LAKE LARIO

Sabato 26 settembre 2026

- dalle ore 18.00

Events

eventi

BOTANICAL PRINTS

Saturday, October 17

- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Events

eventi

Small Glances, Grand Landscapes

Saturday, October 31

- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Events

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Landscapes That Come Back to Life

Saturday, October 31

- 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Events

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“A Day in History”

Friday, November 6

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

museum
areas

esposizioni

Museum Hall

Reception Area

The room welcomes visitors with eight magnificent boats, serving as an introduction to the narrative sections of the museum tour.

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Museum Hall

Riva Hall

The Most Iconic Boats in History.
A room dedicated to the genius of Carlo Riva.

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Museum Hall

Outboard Motor Room

A journey through the history of motorboating. Over 80 historic engines on display

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Museum Hall

Hall of Victories

Overlooking the lake through large windows, the museum’s main hall offers an unparalleled view of rare beauty.

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Museum Hall

Gondola Hall

The boats tell the story of the magnificent villas of Como and the noble families who spent time on Lake Como over the centuries.

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Museum Hall

Carniti Hall

Carniti has made history in the world of powerboat racing in Italy. Discover its racers, engines, and champions.

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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.

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Museum Hall

Sala Vele

The oldest recorded regatta took place on Lake Como in 1851. It was won by Marquis Trotti, a Milanese who owned a villa in Bellagio.

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Museum Hall

Belle Époque Hall

Masterpieces of Lake Como shipbuilding during the Belle Époque: the motorboats used by the famous aristocratic villas on Lake Como.

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Museum Hall

The Nibbio Boat

At the urging of Emperor Francis I, the Privileged Society for the Steam Boat Enterprise in the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was established in Milan in 1825, headed by President Duke Carlo Visconti di Modrone.

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

Hours of Operation

How to Get Here

Events at the Museum

A Millennial Epic – Special Guided Tour

CHESTNUTS ON LAKE LARIO

Events at the Museum

A Millennial Epic – Special Guided Tour

CHESTNUTS ON LAKE LARIO

BOTANICAL PRINTS

Small Glances, Grand Landscapes

Landscapes That Come Back to Life

“A Day in History”

museumareas

Reception Area

Riva Hall

Outboard Motor Room

Hall of Victories

Gondola Hall

Carniti Hall

Outdoor Area

Sala Vele

Belle Époque Hall

The Nibbio Boat

In the heart of awonderful region

Our jewelry

Moltrasina

Cisko-Yu Thames

Lakes Series No. 8

Venetian Gondola

Super Rockett 007

Getting Married at the Museum

Events and Conferences

Photos and Storiesfrom the Lake

Legal notes

A Unique Heritage
on the Lake

museum
areas

In the heart of a
wonderful region

Photos and Stories
from the Lake