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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.

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Palazzo Ducale : The Chamber of the Great Council is the largest and most majestic chamber in the palace
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Palazzo Ducale

Ornate palace where the city's political leader once resided.

Behind the elegant facade, majestic chambers coexist with a darker side, creating a fascinating duality.

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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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Torre dell'Orologio : The side of the clocktower facing Piazza San Marco
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Torre dell'Orologio

Renaissance clock tower topped with two giant statues that hammer out the hours.

Going inside is essential to fully appreciate this 500-year-old iconic building and technological masterpiece.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

Museum that acts as a time machine to the daily life of Venetian nobility at the height of the Republic.

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

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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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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

Natural history museum featuring artifacts from Venetian expeditions.

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

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Casa di Carlo Goldoni : 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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Casa di Carlo Goldoni

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.

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Museo del Vetro : The spacious central room, also known as the portego, situated on the first floor
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Museo del Vetro

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.

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