Ca' Pesaro

Gallery of Modern and Oriental Art

Two contrasting art collections inside a grand canalside palace, accessible with a single ticket.

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Standard admission is €15. Free entry with the official museum pass.

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What makes this place special

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 Grand Canal.

Museum Café

The café on the ground floor offers close-up views of the Grand Canal, along with good coffee and snacks. Notably, it can be accessed without a museum ticket, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy a calm canal-side setting inside a historic palazzo without visiting the galleries.

Museum Shop

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

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What to experience here

Enter one of the grandiose palaces lining the Grand Canal.
Hit two art museums in one go.
Take a break from typical Venetian art with the unique Oriental collection.

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Free with the Museum Pass

With the official MUVE Museum Pass, you can enter this museum directly and skip the lines at other municipal museums, including the magnificent Doge's Palace.

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Admire Ca' Pesaro from the water

Built to impress, Ca' Pesaro is one of the most monumental palaces on the Grand Canal, reflecting the wealth and ambitions of one of Venice's leading noble families.

Seen from the water, its commanding facade dominates the surrounding palaces, its proportions only becoming fully apparent as you glide past by boat or vaporetto.