Museums in Venice

Museums & Galleries

Venice’s cultural landscape spans from the Byzantine mosaics of St Mark's Basilica to the 20th-century masterpieces of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. This selection includes the Accademia Gallery’s vast collection of Venetian painting, the Tintoretto cycles at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and the historic Doge's Palace. Beyond traditional fine arts, the list covers specialized heritage sites like the Glass Museum on Murano, the Lace Museum on Burano, and the costume collections at Mocenigo Palace, alongside contemporary venues such as Punta della Dogana.

Museums & Galleries — Map

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Accademia Gallery

This museum contains the biggest collection of 14th to 18th-century art native to this city in the world.

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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Works of Italian and international modern artists displayed in this museum have been collected by Peggy Guggenheim, the American heiress …

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St Mark's Basilica

Byzantine and Gothic cathedral known for its mosaics and religious relics. It functions as a place of worship, museum, and cultural landmark.

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Doge's Palace

Historic Gothic palace that served as the residence of the Doge and the seat of Venetian political power, now functioning as a museum and art gallery.

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Correr Museum

Seated in a magnificent building, this museum houses a prestigious collection of art and also covers the history of Venice.

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La Fenice Theater

Historic opera house renowned for its rich history, architectural beauty, and important opera premieres. Features guided tours and audio guides highlighting its cultural significance.

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Confraternity of St. Roch

The main draw of this museum is an enormous collection of the Renaissance artist Jacopo Robusti, called Tintoretto.

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Church of St Giorgio Maggiore

The white facade of this church is almost radiant. Its interior is bright and airy, decorated with a few paintings, mostly by Tintoretto.

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Church of Santissimo Redentore

Built as an expression of gratitude after the city survived a horrible plague in the 16th century, this splendorous church made of white…

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Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Renaissance marble church notable for its distinctive architecture and religious significance. It features elaborate interior and exterior decorations including frescoes and sculptures.

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Glass Museum

This museum is dedicated to the history of glassmaking. It especially focuses on the iconic Murano glass.

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Ca' Pesaro Palace

You can find two museums focused on modern and oriental art in this splendorous Baroque palace built in the 18th century.

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Punta della Dogana

This triangular 17th-century building houses an intriguing collection of contemporary art.

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Ca' d'Oro

Historic palace featuring Venetian Gothic architecture and housing an extensive art collection from the Gothic to Baroque periods.

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Naval History Museum

Maritime museum showcasing historical ships, naval artifacts, and ship models. It highlights the naval heritage and maritime history of the region.

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Mocenigo Palace

This huge Gothic edifice (which was however rebuilt in the 17th century) houses a museum of costumes and fabrics.

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Lace Museum

Apart from glass, there is another iconic Venetian souvenir - the lace.

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