As impressive as they might be, you might not be entirely convinced to enter these 11 museums and galleries.
It's good to know they offer an online virtual visit too, so you can take a peek inside and decide for yourself if it's worth the visit.
Also useful when you're tired for the day but still wish to explore from the comfort of your accommodation.
Art museum documenting the evolution of Venetian art from the 13th to the 18th centuries.
Immerse yourself in one of Italy's finest art collections, featuring breathtaking canvases brimming with color, light and splendor.
Discover Gallerie dell'Accademia
Ornate palace where the city's political leader once resided.
Behind the elegant facade, majestic chambers coexist with a darker side, creating a fascinating duality within the palace's grandeur.
Discover Palazzo Ducale
Prominent museum showcasing treasured artworks and Venice's history.
Included in the ticket to Palazzo Ducale, exploring the opulent interiors and rich collection is not to be missed.
Discover Museo Correr
Two distinct and captivating art museums, housed within a colossal canalside palace and accessible with a single ticket.
Even if modern art isn't to your taste and another grand palace feels like too much, the artifacts in the Oriental Museum are fascinating, with the collection considered one of the most important in Europe.
Discover Ca' Pesaro
Gothic palace, former residence of Mariano Fortuny, now a museum showcasing his creativity and eclectic taste.
It’s one of those rare museums designed to provide an emotional experience rather than just an educational one.
Discover Palazzo Fortuny
Museum delving into the history of glassmaking, featuring glass items from ancient times to the present day.
You get to appreciate the artistry and decorative applications of this captivating material in the world’s largest historical collection of Murano glass.
Discover Museo del Vetro
Museum that acts as a time machine to the daily life of Venetian nobility at the height of the Republic.
Be instantly transported to a bygone era with richly detailed decor, lavish historic garments and an interactive fragrance exhibition.
Discover Palazzo Mocenigo
Museum showcasing the extravagance of 18th-century Venetian life, set within a grand palace.
Step back in time to Venice's Age of Decadence with a visit to this opulent residence, one of the few open to the public.
Discover Ca' Rezzonico
Contemporary art museum in a classical 17-th century palace.
It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the lives and works of some of today's greatest artists, all within the setting of the last grand palazzo built in Venice.
Discover Palazzo Grassi
Contemporary art museum housed in a former customs building with a stunning 270° vantage point.
Renowned for its spectacular views of the Venetian waterfront and lagoon, it's the perfect way to end a leisurely stroll through the charming Dorsoduro neighborhood.
Discover Punta della Dogana
Natural history museum featuring artifacts from Venetian expeditions.
Ideal for families with middle to older children, fostering a genuine sense of exploration among curious visitors.
Discover Natural History Museum