8 Art Museums and Galleries

Art Venues

Venice is a city where every building could be considered an art museum.

But these 8 venues stand out as dedicated spaces, showcasing exceptional curated collections across a range of eras, styles, and artistic movements.

01 |Accademia Galleries

Art museum documenting the evolution of Venetian art from the 13th to the 18th centuries.

Immerse yourself in one of Italy's finest art collections, featuring breathtaking canvases brimming with color, light and splendor.

Accademia Galleries : While Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man is the most renowned work in the Gallery, it is only exhibited for visitors on rare occasions

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02 |Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Modern art collection curated by Peggy Guggenheim, displayed in her former home.

Ideal for modern art enthusiasts and those seeking a respite from traditional Venetian art.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection : Facing Grand Canal, the 'unfinished palace' was Peggy Guggenheim's residence for three decades

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03 |Ca' Pesaro

Two distinct and captivating art museums, housed within a colossal canalside palace and accessible with a single ticket.

Even if modern art isn't to your taste and another grand palace feels like too much, the artifacts in the Oriental Museum are fascinating, with the collection considered one of the most important in Europe.

Ca' Pesaro : The first floor is reserved for modern art, such as this cast of 'The Thinker' by Auguste Rodin

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04 |Palazzo Grassi

Contemporary art museum in a grand classical 17-th century palace.

Explore the lives and works of today's top artists inside Venice's last grand palazzo, where avant-garde contemporary art meets classical decor in a unique blend of past and present creativity.

Palazzo Grassi : Picture yourself arriving by gondola — just as guests once did. This would be the first thing you see inside the palace — wow!

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05 |Punta della Dogana

Contemporary art museum in a former customs building, right beside a prime vantage point.

Along with thought-provoking exhibitions in a beautifully modernized historic building, you'll get to enjoy some of the finest views of the Venetian waterfront.

Punta della Dogana : The former customs house sits at the entrance of Grand Canal, next to La Salute (visible on the right side of the photo).

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06 |Querini Stampalia Foundation

Renaissance palace showcasing the family's historical art collection alongside contemporary works.

Explore beautiful interiors and an art collection where ancient and modern intertwine, culminating in a journey to the 1700s with vivid scenes of Venetian private and public life.