Murano island
Museo del Vetro
Glass Museum
Museum delving into the history of glassmaking, featuring glass items from ancient times to the present day.
Murano Museo (2-min walk)
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Standard admission is €10. Free entry with the official museum pass.
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What makes it special
The origins of glass
Though glass was known in the Middle East for millennia, the invention of glassblowing in the 1st century BCE revolutionized production and spread its use across the Roman Empire.
The golden era
By the 14th century, Venetian glass production was well established, but it was the invention of clear glass in Murano — transparent and completely pure — that cemented Venice’s status as the premier center of glassmaking.
Collection
You can trace the full history of glass through 4,000 artistic objects made of different types of glass, such as iced glass, filigree and aventurine, including chandeliers, chalices, mirrors and the famed kaleidoscopic beads once traded worldwide.
Conterie space
This renovated industrial factory, with its open layout and 7-meter-high ceiling, now hosts rotating contemporary glass exhibitions accessible with the museum ticket.
Well-stocked shop
The museum shop offers a curated selection of glass gifts, jewelry and art books.
Your experience here
- Delve into the history of glass, from Roman times to today.
- See the world's largest historical collection of Murano glass.
- Step inside the former residence of the bishops of Torcello, a palace in classic Flamboyant Gothic style.
Book tickets online
Ready to go? Secure your skip-the-line tickets now for peace of mind — breeze past queues and skip any delays when you arrive.
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 Palazzo Ducale.
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How to get to the museum
Hop on a vaporetto from Venice to the Murano Museo stop.
You'll find several lines serving it, but Line 4 from Venice Fondamente Nove is a super quick route, getting you there in about 10 minutes.
Other options include Line 3 from Train Station or the seasonal Line 7 from Piazza San Marco.
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