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Ca' Pesaro Gallery of Modern Art

+ Oriental Art Museum

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



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 Canal Grande.

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.

Ca' Pesaro : In the first room, three modern sculptors — Rodin, Medardo, and Wildt — engage in a captivating dialogue through their works

Why visit Ca' Pesaro

  • Enter one of the grandiose palaces lining the Canal Grande.
  • Hit two art museums in one go.
  • Take a break from typical Venetian art with the unique Oriental collection.
Ca' Pesaro : Armors from the Edo period in Japan (1603-1868)

Tickets and Passes


Enhance your experience

  • Go on a cruise

    Admire the magnificent facade as you glide along Canal Grande.

    There’s more than one way to cruise Venice’s most iconic waterway.

  • Free entry café

    No entrance ticket is needed to savor a coffee with a grand view at the Museum Café.


Virtual visits

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

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


Nearby

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