Art Spaces : Collage with 3 galleries in Venice

8 Art Museums and Galleries

Art Spaces

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

Accademia Galleries : Veronese's Feast in the House of Levi is one of the collection's most impressive works, with its monumental scale revealed by the person standing beside it
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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

Peggy Guggenheim Collection : Facing Grand Canal, the 'unfinished palace' was Peggy Guggenheim's residence for three decades
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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

Ca' Pesaro : The first floor is reserved for modern art, such as this cast of 'The Thinker' by Auguste Rodin
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Two contrasting art collections inside a grand canalside palace, accessible with a single ticket.

From modern art to one of Europe's most important Oriental collections, Ca' Pesaro offers enough depth to justify a visit beyond its grand canalside palace setting.

04 |Palazzo Grassi

Palazzo Grassi : Picture yourself arriving by gondola — just as guests once did. This would be the first thing you see inside the palace — wow!
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Contemporary art museum inside a grand 17th-century Venetian palace, blending modern exhibitions with historic architecture.

Step inside Venice's last great palazzo to experience contemporary art in a striking dialogue with historic Venetian interiors.

05 |Punta della Dogana

Punta della Dogana : The former customs house sits at the entrance of Grand Canal, next to Santa Maria della Salute (visible on the right side of the photo).
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Contemporary art museum in a former customs house, set at the tip of Venice where the Grand Canal meets the open lagoon.

Enjoy rotating contemporary art exhibitions inside a beautifully restored historic customs house, along with some of the finest views over the Venetian lagoon.

06 |Fondazione Querini Stampalia

Fondazione Querini Stampalia : The richly decorated interiors in their almost original state
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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

Museo Correr : In the Napoleonic Wing of the museum complex, the opulent ballroom reigns as one of the most exquisite chambers
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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

Ca' d'Oro : The Venetian gothic facade, as seen from opposite the Grand Canal
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One of Venice's finest Gothic palaces, home to the Franchetti art collection and offering Grand Canal views from its upper loggia.

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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