Museo Correr : In the Napoleonic Wing of the museum complex, the opulent ballroom reigns as one of the most exquisite chambers

Museo Correr : The monumental reading room of the Marciana Library situated in the wing opposite the Palazzo Ducale

Museo Correr : During the Austrian rule of Venice, the Audience room was where Empress Sissi would graciously receive important guests

Museo Correr : This photo shows the immense scale of the palace, with its seemingly endless succession of chambers stretching into infinity

Museo Correr : The 'Sala delle vedute' (Room of Views) features 'Daedalus and Icarus' as its centerpiece marking Antonio Canova's first recognised masterpiece

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

Museo Correr : The museum also showcases unique pieces of fashion: Venetian high shoes

Museo Correr : And various weapons such as the Venetian falcioni (spears)

Museo Correr : Compare the layout of Venice from these ancient maps with the contemporary aerial view you saw at your accommodation (CityScrolls)

Museo Correr : Examples of Renaissance Majolica: a type of tin-glazed earthenware produced during the 15th century

Museo Correr : Floor to ceiling shelves of old and rare books

Museo Correr : Beside the entrance, there's a charming coffee shop that preserves the atmosphere of the palace

Museo Correr

Correr Museum Complex

Prominent museum showcasing treasured artworks and Venice's history.

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Standard admission is €14. Free entry with the official city pass.

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Highlights

Majestic interior

Wander through the luxurious chambers of the royal palace and experience the magnificence of the monumental rooms of Biblioteca Marciana.

Extensive collection

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

Antonio Canova

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

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.

Why visit

Included in the ticket to Palazzo Ducale, exploring the opulent interiors and rich collection is not to be missed.

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Former location

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

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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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Tickets and Passes

Combined ticket

If you intend to visit Palazzo Ducale as well, directly purchase the combined ticket for both.

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Official City Pass

Enhance the cost-effectiveness even further with the Venezia Unica city card and gain direct entry to 10 additional museums and to all the 19 churches of the Chorus circuit.