Naval History Museum : One of the museum's highlights is a replica of the Bucintoro, the Doge's ceremonial barge that was once adorned with gold

Naval History Museum : In this painting from the late 1700s, the Bucintoro can be seen gliding through the lagoon

Naval History Museum : Original historical vessels are also exhibited

Naval History Museum : And luxurious gondolas too: this one belogned to Peggy Guggenheim

Naval History Museum : The museum offers a wealth of information about the crafting process of gondolas

Naval History Museum : A diorama of one of the few remaining authentic gondola shipyards in Venice: Squero di San Trovaso

Naval History Museum : The museum boasts a substantial collection of miniature ship models, each intricately detailed for visitors to admire

Naval History Museum : Replicas of Italian warships

Naval History Museum : The remarkable level of detail in the warship replicas

Naval History Museum : Some of these models are replicas of actual ships built at the nearby Arsenale

Naval History Museum : Print depicting the bustling shipbuilding activity at the nearby Arsenale, just before the pillage by Bonaparte's occupation forces

Naval History Museum : Vintage uniforms of the Italian Navy

Naval History Museum : Marines in their official uniforms are frequently seen nearby because the Arsenale remains an active military base

Naval History Museum : Perhaps they were making their way towards the museum's entrance?

Naval History Museum : Once inside, the experience is immersive right from the beginning

Naval History Museum : To the left of the entrance, there is a manned, slow-running torpedo from WW2, nicknamed 'Maiale' (Pig)

Naval History Museum : Helpful highlighting of the Viking runes engraved on the Piraeus Lion which sits next to the main entrance to the Arsenale

Naval History Museum : On the top floor, you'll find a variety of small marine invertebrates on display

Naval History Museum : Corals, sea urchins, starfish and shells

Museo Storico Navale

Naval History Museum

Museum of Venice’s naval history, housed in the former Granary of the Serenissima Republic.

With Kids Naval Heritage Without Crowds

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Arsenale (2-min walk)

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Standard admission is €10.

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Highlights

What to expect to see

Historical vessels, gondolas, weaponry, uniforms and an impressive array of model ships and replicas. Plus, some of the original shipbuilders' models that were used instead of drawn plans for constructing vessels at the nearby Arsenale.

The last Bucintoro

You can also see a 1:10 scale model of the fourth and last ceremonial barge of the doges. Picture its real size, knowing it was powered by 168 oarsmen and required 40 additional sailors.

Marine jewlery

The top floor showcases a wonderful collection of sea shells, snails and corals of every color, shape and size.

Why visit

Overall, the museum is fascinating for children and essential for naval warfare enthusiasts. After all, how often do you get the chance to board a military submarine?