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Art Museums and Galleries

Art Venues

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

But these 7 venues stand out as dedicated spaces, showcasing exceptional curated collections across a range of eras, styles, and artistic movements.

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
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Gallerie dell'Accademia

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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Peggy Guggenheim Collection : Facing the Canal Grande, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni served as Peggy Guggenheim's residence for three decades
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

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

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Palazzo Grassi : The front of the palace overlooking the Canal Grande
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Palazzo Grassi

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

It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the lives and works of some of today's greatest artists, all within the setting of the last grand palazzo built in Venice.

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Punta della Dogana : Two atlases support a gilded globe upon which the allegory of Fortuna stands, indicating the direction of the wind
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Punta della Dogana

Contemporary art museum housed in a former customs building with a stunning 270° vantage point.

Renowned for its spectacular views of the Venetian waterfront and lagoon, it's the perfect way to end a leisurely stroll through the charming Dorsoduro neighborhood.

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

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

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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