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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.


1

Gallerie dell'Accademia

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

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.

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2

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

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

Modern art collection in an 18th-century unfinished palace.

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

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3

Ca' Pesaro

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

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.

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4

Palazzo Grassi

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

Contemporary art museum in a 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.

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5

Punta della Dogana

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

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.

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6

Fondazione Querini Stampalia

Fondazione Querini Stampalia : The richly decorated interiors in their almost original state

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.

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7

Museo Correr

Museo Correr : In the Napoleonic Wing of the museum complex, the opulent ballroom reigns as one of the most exquisite chambers

Prominent museum showcasing treasured artworks and Venice's history.

Included in the ticket to Palazzo Ducale, exploring the opulent interiors and rich collection is not to be missed.

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8

Ca' d'Oro

Ca' d'Oro : The distinctive facade, as seen from the Canal Grande

Exquisite Gothic palace housing a curated art collection.

Step inside one of Venice’s most elegant palazzos, where direct, front-row views of Canal Grande are perfectly framed by graceful Gothic arches.

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