Museo della Musica

Museum of Music and Rare String Instruments

Museum dedicated to the art of Italian violin making, housed in a centuries-old deconsecrated church.



What makes it special

Church of San Maurizio

This restored neoclassical church offers a unique setting to admire beautifully displayed musical instruments. Three cellos stand majestically before the lifelike sculptures of the high altar, complemented by paintings from the school of Veronese.

Antonio Vivaldi

You will also have the chance to learn more about Venice's most famous composer.

Rare string instruments

Spanning 300 years, the collection showcases violins, cellos, mandolins and lyres from various regional schools.

Music Museum : Intricate ornamentation decorates the resonance box of this psaltery, which dates back to 1700

Discover more about Music Museum through 9 photos with explanations.

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What to expect here

Few places in the world feature a church as the setting for a music museum, while also offering free entry.

Continue with music

Hear the instruments in action

The perfect follow-up to the museum visit is attending a classical music concert at the nearby San Vidal.

More music performances

Baroque, opera, and even jazz - Venice's live music scene has it all.

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