Venice

ASAC Library

Biblioteca ASAC - Archivo Storico Arti Contemporanee della Biennale di Venezia

An annex at the Biennale gardens where the Biennale keeps records related to the Biennale exhibitions and to 20th century art, from 1895 onwards.

Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00

Archaeological Museum

Museo Archaeologico Nazionale

Collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian artefacts.

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·€4, reduced €2

Archaeological Museum

Museo archaeologico

Collection of Greek and Roman finds, archaeological finds from the estuary from Paleo-Veneto and Etruscan periods.

Closed · opens 10:30 am tomorrow·€3..0, reduced €1.50

Basilica San Giorgio Maggiore

Designed by Andrea Palladio and build 1566-1610. Very nice views of Venice from the bell tower.

Closed · opens 8:30 am tomorrow·For the bell tower: €6, reduced rate €4 (students and 65+)

Basilica dei Santa Maria e San Donato

Known for its twelfth-century Byzantine mosaic pavement, which is a similar floor to Venice's Basilica di San Marco, and the mosaic dome in the apse of the Virgin Mary. It is said to house the bones of the dragon slain by Saint Donatus. The bell tower, like most bell towers, is separate from the Church.

Basilica di San Pietro di Castello

Venice cathedral up to 1807, when the see was transferred to San Marco.

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta

Torcello Cathedral

Precious mosaics, dating from Byzantine times, in the oldest cathedral in the lagoon of Venice. Campanile closed for restoration.

Closed · opens 10:30 am tomorrow·Adults €5, reduced €4

Bell tower of St. Mark

Campanile di San Marco

The current tower dates from 1912; an exact replica of the previous tower which collapsed in 1902. The top of the tower offers great views of Venice and the lagoon.

Closed · opens 9 am Thursday·€8

Byzantine Pictures Museum (Greek Institute)

Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini (Istituto Ellenico)

Collection of Greek, Cretan and Venetian icons of the 14th to 18th century.

Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·Adults €4, reduced €3.50

Ca' Pesaro - International Modern Art Gallery

Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderne

Modern art collection, paintings of the 19th and 20th century. A MUVE museum.

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)

Ca' Pesaro - Museum of Oriental Art

Museo d'arte Orientale di Ca Pesaro

Beautiful palace housing the gallery of modern art focusing on Italian art in the 19th century as well as the Marco Polo Museum, a rich collection mainly of Asian exhibits (fabrics, clothes, armours, porcelain). A MUVE museum.

Nov-Mar 10:00 to 17:00, Apr-Oct: 10:00-18:00, closed Mon, Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1·Adults €14, reduced €11.50 (valid for both museums in the Ca' Pesaro)

Ca' Rezzonico - Museum of 18th Century Venice

Musei del Settecento Veneziano

Museum of the 18th century in Venice - attempts to revive the domestic atmosphere of Venetian nobilities. Furniture, interior decoration, paintings by Guardi, Canaletto, Tiepolo. On the third floor important paintings of the Venetian school. A MUVE museum.

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·Adults €8, reduced €5.50

Chiesa di San Pietro Martire

Church of Saint Peter the Martyr

Built in the 15th century and then reconstructed some years later after a fire. Inside are some art works, such as two canvasses by Bellini.

Chiesa di Santa Fosca

Has the form of a Greek cross, which is surrounded by a semi-octagonal porticus.

Clock tower

Torre dell'Orologio

Having been closed for restoration for many years, the restored astronomical clock is now visible. The fascinating tour of the clock mechanism (and rooftop bell) can only be visited on a guided tour, in English: M-W at 10:00 and 11:00, on other days at 14:00 and 15:00, in French M-W at 14:00 and 15:00, advance reservation required online or by phone at +39 041 5209070. A MUVE museum.

Adults €12, reduced €7

Correr Museum

Museo Correr

Interesting collection of globes, starting from the 16th century. There is also an only library hall, an archeological museum of Roman antiques and an important picture gallery. The museum offers a tour of Venetian history. Remarkable painting gallery with masterpieces of the 14th to 16th centuries from Venice, works of the Venetian sculpture Canova, studies on urban development and social life. At the end of your visit, don't miss the museum art cafe, with their tables on the San Marco Square. A MUVE museum.

Nov 1 to Mar 31: 10:00-17:00, Apr 1 to Oct 31: 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1·€14 (reduced €8), which also includes Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

Palazzo Ducale

Don't miss the guided tour named Secret Itinerary, which will let you discover the part of the palace where the city's administration worked, as well as Casanova's jail and the wonderful five hundred year old roof structure. A MUVE museum.

Nov to Mar 08:30 to 17:30, Apr to Oct 08:30 to 19:00, closed Jan 1 and Dec 25·Adults €20, reduced €14

Fondazione Querini Stampalia

Residence-museum of the Querini-Stampa family, library, picture gallery, furniture and household objects from the 16th cent onwards, important paintings by Bellini, Palma, Ricci, Tiepolo and Longhi.

Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00; closed Mon, Dec 25 and 26, Jan 1·Adults €10, reduced €8

Galleria Giorgio Franchetti Ca' d'Oro

Ca' d'Oro museum

A collection of paintings and statues in a former palace from the 15th century. One of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Venice, sculptures, bronzes, paintings of Mantegna, Giorgione and Titian, Flemish and Dutch paintings.

Tue-Sat 08:15-19:15, Mon 08:15-14:00, Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1·Adults €8, reduced €6

Gallerie dell'Accademia

Venice's most significant art museum which is also one of Italy's best. Among the most important paintings in the Accademia are: Gentile Bellini: Procession on St. Mark’s Square (1496) and Miracle of the Cross at the Bridge of S. Lorenzo (1500), Giovanni Bellini: Pieta (1500), Jacopo Bellini: Madonna with Child and Cherubs (ca. 1450), Paris Bordenone: A fisherman presents the ring of St. Mark to the doge (ca. 1535), Vittore Carpaccio: Legend of Saint Ursula (1490-1498), Cima da Conegliano: The Holy Virgin under the Orange Tree (ca. 1496), Giorgione (1477-1510): The Tempest and La Vecchia ("The Old Woman"), Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506): St. George, Veronese Paolo (1528-1588): The Feast in the House of Levi (1573), Tintoretto: The Miracles of St. Mark (1548), and Titian: Pietà (ca. 1576).

Mon 08:15-14:00, Tue-Sun 08:15-19:15 (ticket office closes 1 hr before)·Adults €16, reduced €7.50, advanced reservation fee €1.50

Gallery Palazzo Cini

Galleria di Palazzo Cini

Former residence of Italian industrialist Vittorio Cini who amassed large collection of Italian art. The gallery houses a collection of 15th and 16th cent paintings from Tuscany and Ferrara, period furniture, silver, ivory and ceramic objects.

Glass Museum

Museo del Vetro

Housed in the large Palazzo Giustinian near the island's center. "Museo Vetrario" in Italian, offers a century-by-century tour of Venetian glass-making. Roman glass pieces dating to the 1st to 3rd cent AD. Largest collection of historical glass with pieces dating from the 15th to 20th centuries. A MUVE museum.

Nov to Mar 10-17, Apr to Oct 10-18. closed Dec25, Jan1. May1·Adults €8, reduced €5.50

House of Carlo Goldoni

Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Centro di Studi Teatrali

Birthplace of Venice's most famous playwright. Museum, library and theater studies center. A MUVE museum.

Apr-Oct: Thu-Tue 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Thu-Tue 10:00-16:00; closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25·Adults €5, reduced €3.50

I Gesuati

Santa Maria del Rosario

18th-century Dominican church on the Giudecca canal. The classical style building has a well-lit interior and is exceptional in preserving its original layout and Rococo decoration intact. The church and almost all its sculpture and paintings were created within a 30-year period: construction began in 1725, the church was consecrated in 1743, and the last sculptural decoration was in place by 1755.

Daily 08:00-12:00, 17:00-19:00

Lace Museum

Museo del Merletto

There is a small lace museum called Museo del Merletto. Opinions on it vary from "not much to see" to "I didn't think I was interested in lace, but I spent 90 minutes in there". A MUVE museum.

Apr-Oct: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; ticket office closes 30 min earlier; closed Mon, Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1 closed·Adults €5, reduced €3.50

Le Macchine di Leonardo a Venezia

An exhibition in the Chiesa di San Barnaba showing around forty models of machines reproduced from Leonardo's codices. Some of the exhibits are interactive and copies of the codices are available for further reading. The church is an attraction in itself: it's the one under which Indiana Jones finds catacombs in The Last Crusade, by the way).

Daily 10:00-19:00·Adults €9, over-65s, children and students €6

Leonardo da Vinci Museum Venice

Small museum dedicated to the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.

Marciana National Library

Sala Monumentale della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

Buildings by Sansovino, most important collection of books in Venice.

Closed · opens 8:15 am tomorrow·€4, reduced €2

Mekhitarist Monastery

Monasterio Mekhitarista

Library with historical manuscripts, collection of works, miniatures and documents of the Armenian history, Monastery Church. Tours in Italian, English, and Armenian. On the small island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni.

Daily 15:25 (guided tour only)·Adults €6, reduced €4.50

Mocenigo Palace Museum

Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Centro Studi die Storia del Tessuto e del Costume

A collection of clothes dating from the 18th century. Splendid interior. Collection of dresses and accessories, fabrics, books, figurines in various period costumes. A MUVE museum.

Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:00, Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00; closed Mon, Dec 26, Jan 1, May 1·Adults €5, reduced €3.50