The marvelous Aquarium has become a great success, along with the Children's Library and Museum, and the new Museum of the Sea, inaugurated in 2004.

Genoa’s Aquarium represents a major tourist attraction in the region, not only for its natural wonders but for the very structure itself, designed by American architect Peter Chermayeff, creator of the Boston and Baltimore aquariums. Plan on devoting at least two hours to the Aquarium. A new exhibit has been added recently, featuring crocodiles. If possible, schedule a visit around feeding time. Children are fascinated. But not to worry!! When the crocs grow dangerously large, they’re returned to their natural environment.