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8 Art Museums and Galleries
Art Venues
Venice is a city where every building could be considered an art museum.
But these 8 venues stand out as dedicated spaces, showcasing exceptional curated collections across a range of eras, styles, and artistic movements.
01 |Accademia Galleries
Art museum tracing the evolution of Venetian painting from the 13th to the 18th centuries, home to some of the city's most important masterpieces.
Immerse yourself in one of Italy's finest art collections, featuring breathtaking canvases brimming with color, light and splendor.
02 |Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Modern art collection assembled by Peggy Guggenheim, displayed in her former home on the Grand Canal.
Ideal for modern art enthusiasts and those seeking a respite from traditional Venetian art.
03 |Ca' Pesaro
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.
04 |Palazzo Grassi
Contemporary art museum housed in a grand classical 17-th century palace.
Explore the lives and works of today's top artists inside Venice's last grand palazzo, where avant-garde contemporary art meets classical decor in a unique blend of past and present creativity.
05 |Punta della Dogana
Museum of contemporary art in a former customs building, right beside a prime vantage point.
Along with thought-provoking exhibitions in a beautifully modernized historic building, you'll get to enjoy some of the finest views of the Venetian waterfront.
06 |Fondazione Querini Stampalia
Renaissance palace showcasing the Querini Stampalia family's historic art collection alongside contemporary works and design.
Explore beautiful interiors and an art collection where ancient and modern intertwine, culminating in a journey to the 1700s with vivid scenes of Venetian private and public life.
07 |Museo Correr
Prominent museum in an opulent setting, showcasing Venice's treasured artworks and rich history.
Included in the ticket to Doge's Palace, exploring the opulent interiors and rich collection is not to be missed.
08 |Ca' d'Oro
Landmark Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, home to the Franchetti art collection.
Step inside one of Venice's most elegant palazzos, where direct, front-row views of the Grand Canal are perfectly framed by graceful Gothic arches.
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