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

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.

Accademia Galleries : The somewhat modest entrance hides spectacular halls filled with monumental paintings

Immerse yourself in one of Italy's great collections of Venetian art, with more than 800 paintings spanning six centuries.

From Bellini and Giorgione to Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and Tiepolo, the galleries offer a remarkable journey through the evolution of Venetian painting, with masterpieces celebrated for their color, light and drama.

02 |Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Modern art collection assembled by Peggy Guggenheim herself and displayed in her former home on the Grand Canal.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection : From the setting of an unfinished palace to modern art by some of the world's greatest masters, this is a fascinating side of Venice you might not expect

For a change of pace from Venice's Baroque churches, lavish palaces, and Renaissance art, this collection brings together works by Picasso, Dalí, Kandinsky, and other modern masters in the intimate setting of Peggy Guggenheim's former home.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection : It offers a great close-up view toward the mouth of Grand Canal

Besides the art, you can wander through the peaceful sculpture garden, admire the Grand Canal from the terrace, and discover the intriguing story behind the palazzo known as the 'unfinished palace'.

03 |Ca' Pesaro

Two contrasting art collections inside a grand canalside palace, accessible with a single ticket.

Ca' Pesaro : The first floor is reserved for modern art, such as this cast of 'The Thinker' by Auguste Rodin

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

Contemporary art museum inside a grand 17th-century Venetian palace, blending modern exhibitions with historic architecture.

Palazzo Grassi : Picture yourself arriving by gondola — just as guests once did. This would be the first thing you see inside the palace — wow!

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

05 |Punta della Dogana

Contemporary art museum in a former customs house, set at the tip of Venice where the Grand Canal meets the open lagoon.

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).

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

Renaissance palace showcasing the Querini Stampalia family's historic art collection alongside contemporary works and design.

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

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.

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

Included with your Doge's Palace ticket, the museum takes you through the elegant rooms of the grand buildings flanking St. Mark's Square while revealing how Venice grew into one of Europe's most fascinating cities.

There's plenty to discover inside, from Antonio Canova's exquisite marble sculptures to the monumental halls of the Biblioteca Marciana, one of Italy's oldest public libraries.

08 |Ca' d'Oro

One of Venice's finest Gothic palaces, home to the Franchetti art collection and offering Grand Canal views from its upper loggia.

Ca' d'Oro : The Venetian gothic facade, as seen from opposite the Grand Canal

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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