MUVE Musei Civici

Civic Museums

Venice's 11 municipal 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.

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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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Doge's Palace

02 |Museo Correr

Prominent museum in an opulent setting, showcasing 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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Museo Correr

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 St. Mark's Square
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Clock Tower

04 |Ca' Rezzonico

Magnificent palace museum revealing the art, luxury, and daily life of Venice's aristocratic golden age.

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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Ca' Rezzonico

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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Fortuny Museum

06 |Palazzo Mocenigo

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

Immerse yourself in a bygone era through richly detailed décor, 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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Palazzo Mocenigo

07 |Ca' Pesaro

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

From modern art to one of Europe's most important Oriental collections, Ca' Pesaro offers enough depth to justify a visit beyond its grand canalside palace setting.

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

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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Natural History Museum

09 |Carlo Goldoni's House

Museum dedicated to Venetian theatre, set in the former home of the renowned playwright Carlo Goldoni.

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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Carlo Goldoni's House

10 |Glass Museum

Museum exploring the history of glassmaking, featuring works from ancient times to contemporary Murano craftsmanship.

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

Glass Museum : The spacious central room, also known as the portego, situated on the first floor
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Glass Museum

11 |Lace Museum

Step inside the original 19th-century Lace School to explore a delicate world of handmade lace, where hundreds of historic works reveal the beauty born of the painstaking work behind this disappearing art.

Lace Museum : This large veil reveals an incredible amount of intricate detail
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Lace Museum

Consider the official Museum Pass

Except for Clock Tower, all the other 10 museums are included in the MUVE museum pass, making it the cheapest and most convenient way to visit them.

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