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

Gallery of Modern and Oriental Art

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

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What makes this place special

Gallery of Modern Art

The gallery contains important 19th- and 20th-century collections of paintings and sculptures, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt and Auguste Rodin.

Oriental Art Museum

You will be immersed in Japan's Edo period, with displays of weaponry, netsukes and diverse artworks, along with contributions from China and Indonesia.

Majestic palace

This Baroque palace with a grand marble facade is one of the largest along the Grand Canal.

Museum Café

The café on the ground floor offers close-up views of the Grand Canal, along with good coffee and snacks. Notably, it can be accessed without a museum ticket, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy a calm canal-side setting inside a historic palazzo without visiting the galleries.

Museum Shop

Like other municipal museums in Venice, the shop offers a wide range of items, from books and prints to unique creations by local artisans.

Ca' Pesaro : Armors from the Edo period in Japan (1603-1868)

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What to experience here

  • Enter one of the grandiose palaces lining the Grand Canal.
  • Hit two art museums in one go.
  • Take a break from typical Venetian art with the unique Oriental collection.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on site or booked online in advance.

While advance booking isn't usually necessary here, online tickets let you skip the ticket queue and head straight inside.

Included with official Venice passes

Alternatively, you can visit the museum with either the MUVE Museum Pass or the Venezia Unica Pass.

The MUVE Museum Pass includes entry to all of Venice's civic museums, including the Doge's Palace.

Doge's Palace : The Chamber of the Great Council is the largest and most majestic chamber in the palace

It is valid for six months from the date of purchase, and you can visit at any time without an advance reservation.

Museum Pass : museums covered

The Venezia Unica Pass includes all the benefits of the MUVE Museum Pass, while adding access to additional attractions across the city, such as Scuola Grande dei Carmini and Fondazione Querini Stampalia. You can also add a public transport pass, creating a convenient all-in-one option for exploring Venice.

Venezia Unica : what's included

Admire the facade while cruising the Grand Canal

Built to impress, Ca' Pesaro is one of the most monumental palaces on the Grand Canal, reflecting the wealth and ambitions of one of Venice's leading noble families.

Ca' Pesaro : The palace boasts a colossal white marble facade that overlooks the Grand Canal

Seen from the water, its commanding facade dominates the surrounding palaces, its proportions only becoming fully apparent as you glide past by boat or vaporetto.

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Virtual Tours

Explore the museum's modern art collection on Google Arts & Culture, from the comfort of your current location.

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The Oriental Art Museum can also be visited virtually - on Italyart.

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