Palazzo Mocenigo : To evoke daily life as it was back then, rooms contain mannequins wearing ancient garments and accessories

Palazzo Mocenigo : Crafted from patterned fabrics adorned with intricate embroidery and lace, these garments testify to the opulent elegance for which the Venetians were renowned

Palazzo Mocenigo : The rooms themselves are extravagantly decorated and numerous paintings depict epic battles fought by the Venetian fleet

Palazzo Mocenigo : Venice was renowned for its card games and gambling culture, in fact Casanova himself was an avid gambler

Palazzo Mocenigo : Room #3 of the itinerary features numerous portraits of noblemen from that era

Palazzo Mocenigo : Vintage Murano glass tableware set atop ancient 13th-14th century fabrics

Palazzo Mocenigo : Examples demonstrating the development of the traditional waistcoat, which originally tended to be knee-length, fully buttoned, and made from lavish materials

Palazzo Mocenigo : Costly and highly desired, perfume necessitated raw materials, often rare and exotic

Palazzo Mocenigo : The perfume maker, known as the 'muschiere', operated an almost alchemical laboratory specialized in crafting soap, oils and powders used to scent people, clothing and rooms

Palazzo Mocenigo : Pietro Andrea Mattiolo's 16th-century herbarium showcases the art of distillation, among other botanical techniques

Palazzo Mocenigo : A segment of the perfume phial collection, comprising hundreds of distinct fragrances

Palazzo Mocenigo : Visitors also have the opportunity to directly experience 24 distinctive fragrances

Palazzo Mocenigo : The Portego is the typical large central hall in Venetian palaces, used for celebrations and official events

Palazzo Mocenigo : The entrance to the palace and museum

Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo

Study Centre of the History of Textiles, Costumes and Perfume

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

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Standard admission is €10. Free entry with the official city pass.

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Highlights

Your visit of the palace

The itinerary winds through 20 rooms of this 17th-century patrician palace, once home to a prestigious family that gave Venice seven Doges.

As it was

The rooms have retained their lavish decorations with plenty of authentic furniture and accessories.

Experience 1700s fashion

As a snapshot of a grand party, mannequins are dressed in valuable ancient garments made from patterned fabrics with embroidery and lace, showcasing the craftsmanship and refined elegance for which Venetians were renowned.

The art of perfume making

Enter the almost alchemical laboratory of the perfume maker, which holds the secrets for creating sought-after scented soaps, oils, powders and liquids.

Sniff fragrances

Perfume ingredients from across the globe are displayed in glass jars that you can open and smell.