MUVE Musei Civici

Civic Museums

Venice's 10 civic museums preserve the city's rich artistic, cultural, and historical heritage.

Best explored with the exceptional value and skip-the-line access of the official MUVE Museum Pass.

01 |Doge's Palace

Behind the elegant facade of this ornate palace, once home to Venice's political leader, majestic chambers coexist with a darker side creating a fascinating duality.

Doge's Palace : The Chamber of the Great Council is the largest and most majestic chamber in the palace

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02 |Museo Correr

Prominent museum in an opulent setting, displaying Venice's treasured artworks and rich history.

Included in the ticket to Doge's Palace, exploring the opulent interiors and rich collection is not to be missed.

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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03 |Clock Tower

Only by stepping inside can you truly appreciate this half-millennium-old technological wonder, crowned by superb panoramic views from the upper terraces.

Clock Tower : The side of the clocktower facing Piazza San Marco

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04 |Ca' Rezzonico

Museum showcasing the extravagance of 18th-century Venetian life, set within a grand palace.

Step back in time to Venice's Age of Decadence with a visit to this opulent residence, one of the few open to the public.

Ca' Rezzonico : The throne room is draped in luxurious red velvet and it derives its name from the ornate gilded wooden throne adorned with cherubs, sea-nymphs, and sea-horses

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05 |Fortuny Museum

In the warm and inviting ambiance of Mariano Fortuny's former residence, the array of art is beyond words. With each display suggesting that the artistic work is still unfolding, you'll feel as though the artist could step into the room at any given moment, ready to continue his creative journey.

Fortuny Museum : The Winter Garden is remarkable for its unexpected painting cycle on the wall, meticulously crafted by Fortuny over 25 years

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06 |Palazzo Mocenigo

Museum that transports you into the everyday world of Venetian nobility during the Republic's golden age.

Be instantly transported to a bygone era with richly detailed decor, lavish historic garments and an interactive fragrance exhibition.

Palazzo Mocenigo : To evoke daily life as it was back then, rooms contain mannequins wearing ancient garments and accessories

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07 |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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08 |Natural History Museum

Museum of natural history displaying artifacts from Venetian expeditions.

Ideal for families with middle to older children, fostering a genuine sense of exploration among curious visitors.

Natural History Museum : During the early 1700s, the 'rooms of wonders' became popular for showcasing collections of creatures rarely seen by Venetians at that time

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09 |Carlo Goldoni's House

Theatre museum in the former house of the renowned Venetian playwright.

Explore the history of Venetian theatre and admire the unique puppet theater, along with its displayed marionettes.

Carlo Goldoni's House : One of the last puppet theatres - that were once common in the patrician houses of the 18th century- with its authentic collection of marionettes

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10 |Glass Museum

Museum delving into the history of glassmaking, featuring glass items from ancient times to the present day.

You get to appreciate the artistry and decorative applications of this captivating material in the world's largest historical collection of Murano glass.