Ca' Pesaro

Gallery of Modern and Oriental Art

Two distinct and captivating art museums, housed within a colossal canalside palace and accessible with a single ticket.

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Standard admission is €15. Free entry with the official museum pass.

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What makes it 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 unique, close-up views of the Grand Canal, along with good coffee and snacks.

Museum Shop

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

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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.

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Free with the Museum Pass

The official Museum Pass grants you direct access to this museum and lets you skip the lines at the other civic museums, including the magnificent Doge's Palace.

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Enhance your experience

Admire Ca' d'Oro from the water

The magnificent facade, once adorned with gold leaf that gave the palace its name (The Golden House) is still considered one of the most beautiful along the Grand Canal.

The best way to admire it is from a cruise on the Grand Canal, where the perspective changes as you glide along.

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