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

Ca' Pesaro : The second floor is dedicated to temporary exhibitions

Ca' Pesaro : Finally, the upper floor houses the Oriental Art Museum, which includes a collection of Japanese weapons, among other items

Ca' Pesaro : The palace boasts a distinctive white marble facade that overlooks the Canal Grande

Ca' Pesaro : This old painting depicts the palace shortly after its completion in the early 1700s

Ca' Pesaro : The entrance immediately informs visitors that they are about to experience two museums in one

Ca' Pesaro : Beyond the entrance, in the inner courtyard

Ca' Pesaro : The contrast between modern art, exemplified by works like those of Vittorio Zecchin, and the original baroque frescoes adorning the ceilings

Ca' Pesaro : In the first room, three modern sculptors — Rodin, Medardo, and Wildt — engage in a captivating dialogue through their works

Ca' Pesaro : Heading upstairs to explore the Oriental collection - mind the sharp blades of the naginata

Ca' Pesaro : Armors from the Edo period in Japan (1603-1868)

Ca' Pesaro : Attire from southern China attributed to the Miao ethnic group

Ca' Pesaro : Various netsuke: miniature sculptures originating from 17th century Japan

Ca' Pesaro : Chinese chessboard from the 18th century

Ca' Pesaro Gallery of Modern Art

+ Oriental Art Museum

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

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Standard admission is €10. Free entry with the official city pass.

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Highlights

Gallery of Modern Art

The gallery contains important 19th- and 20th-century collections of paintings and sculptures, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt and Auguste Rodin.

Oriental Art Museum

You will be immersed in Japan's Edo period, with displays of weaponry, netsukes and diverse artworks, along with contributions from China and Indonesia.

Majestic palace

This Baroque palace with a grand marble facade is one of the largest along the Canal Grande.

Museum Café

The café on the ground floor offers unique, close-up views of the Grand Canal, along with good coffee and snacks.

Museum Shop

Like other Civic Museums in Venice, the shop offers a wide range of items, from books and prints to unique creations by local artisans.

Why visit

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.