1Make a carnival mask
Unleash your creativity by crafting, decorating and painting your own carnival mask.
Take home your unique creation and return to Venice during carnival time to show it off!
With Kids
Venice with kids
Venice might not seem ideal for kids, but it can be fun!
Explore these 15 suggestions and pick the best ones for your kids.
Happy kids = happy parents!
2Kayak in the canals
How extraordinary would it be to navigate the canals in your own self-propelled vessel?
3Water Bus hop-on hop-off
With a water bus pass, you can explore Venice and its surroundings cost-effectively, avoiding the hassle of constantly buying individual 75' tickets.
Picture yourself enjoying grand views from the water of the entire Canal Grande (line #1) and then taking in the breathtaking aerial vistas from the belltower of San Giorgio Maggiore (reachable with line #2).
Afterwards, head to the northern entrance of the Arsenale with line #4.1 and even travel further to Murano.
All in the same day, for only €25.
4Board a submarine
How thrilling would it be to explore the interior of a former military submarine?
The 46m (150ft) Enrico Dandolo (S 513) is located inside a special military zone within the Arsenale.
Explore its control room and torpedo launching chamber with a combined ticket that includes entry to Naval History Museum.
5
Da Vinci Interactive Museum
Museum featuring reproductions of Leonardo's masterpieces, with a focus on interactivity.
Get hands-on with Leonardo's mechanical inventions and be inspired by his sophisticated genius.
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6
Museo di Storia Naturale
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.
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7
Venice Vintage Toys
Small exibition with a massive collection of vintage dolls.
A delightfully nostalgic collection that evokes happy memories in adults and scores points with kids.
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8
San Pantalon
Church concealing a vast ceiling painting that spans the heavens above.
The breathtaking ceiling, with its vibrant celestial scene and mesmerizing illusion of depth, will certainly leave you in awe.
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9
Arsenale
Historic shipyard powering Venice's former naval supremacy.
Perfect for boys of all ages, yet everyone will be amazed by the history of the complex and fascinated by the giant sculpture depicting six pairs of hands.
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Naval History Museum
Museum dedicated to Venice's naval history.
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?
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11
Parco delle Rimembranze
Tranquil park with plenty of shade under the pine trees and a playground.
Escape the city's narrow streets and crowds to open, green expanses to witness one of the best sunsets.
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12
Libreria Acqua Alta
Quirky bookshop complete with resident cats and its own gondola.
Step into a unique book lover's paradise where books rest in gondolas, overseen by charming resident cats.
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13
Santi Maria e Donato
Old church with magnificent Byzantine mosaics and a dragon myth.
You'll be welcomed by an elegant exterior and then mesmerized by the mosaics inside. Kids will ask countless questions about the fabled dragon.
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14
Murano
Island renowned for its famous Venetian glassmaking.
Just a short water bus ride from Venice, immerse yourself in all things glass: its production, history and artistry.
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15
Museo della Musica
Museum of chord instruments displayed in a centuries-old basilica.
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