Museum Areas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.