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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

Museum of Venetian History and Art

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

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What makes it special

Majestic interior

The museum complex is housed within the luxurious chambers of the royal palace, allowing you to explore the elegant ballroom and the opulent reading room of the Biblioteca Marciana.

Extensive collection

The displays encompass a wide range of subjects, including painting, sculpture, furniture, decorative arts, archaeological finds, cartography and naval history.

Museum Café

Enjoy reasonably priced coffee and snacks with a great view of Piazza San Marco at the charming museum café that retains the palace's atmosphere.

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.

Antonio Canova

In the sumptuous setting of the Neoclassical Rooms, you can admire some of his early masterpieces in marble sculpture.

Museo Correr : Before that, the sculptor, barely eighteen years old at the time, completed his first evocative large-scale sculpture: 'Orpheus and Eurydice'

Discover more about Museo Correr through 14 photos with explanations.

Open gallery

What to expect here

  • Gain fascinating insight into the art and history of Venice.
  • Included with your Doge's Palace ticket - no reason to skip it.
  • Admire sculptures by Canova in elegant neoclassical halls.
  • Step into the monumental rooms of the Marciana Library, one of Italy's oldest public libraries.

Free entry with

Combined ticket

If you plan to visit Doge's Palace, get the combined ticket that includes both attractions.

It's anyway the cheapest way to access the palace, so why pay extra for the Correr Museum when it's already included?

The only catch: you must visit both on the same day.

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MUVE Museum Pass

Maximize your savings even more with the Museum Pass, which grants you entry not only to Doge's Palace but also to eight additional civic museums.

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Connect the dots

Former location

Between 1887 and 1922, the museum was located much farther away, in the palazzo on Grand Canal that now hosts the Natural History Museum.

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Tomb of Antonio Canova

Canova's sculptures are among the museum's highlights.

Have you seen his equally impressive monumental tomb inside the Basilica dei Frari?

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Virtual visit

Explore the museum's collections on Google Arts & Culture, from the comfort of your current location.

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What to see nearby

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