Sestiere San Marco
Museo della Musica
Music Museum
Museum dedicated to the art of Italian violin making, housed in a centuries-old deconsecrated church.
Giglio (3-min walk)
www.museodellamusica.com
+39 041 241 1840
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What makes it special
Church of San Maurizio
This restored neoclassical church offers a unique setting to admire beautifully displayed musical instruments. Three cellos stand majestically before the lifelike sculptures of the high altar, complemented by paintings from the school of Veronese.
Antonio Vivaldi
You will also have the chance to learn more about Venice’s most famous composer.
Rare string instruments
Spanning 300 years, the collection showcases violins, cellos, mandolins and lyres from various regional schools.
Your experience here
Few places in the world feature a church as the setting for a music museum, while also offering free entry.
Continue with music
Hear the instruments in action
The perfect follow-up to the museum visit is attending a classical music concert at the nearby San Vidal.
More music performances
Baroque, opera, and even jazz — Venice’s live music scene has it all.
What to see nearby
These top spots are just a short walk from Museo della Musica:
tops 5 mins
Santa Maria del Giglio
tops 5 mins
San Vidal
tops 5 mins
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
tops 5 mins
Palazzo Fortuny
5-10 min away
Palazzo Grassi
5-10 min away
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
5-10 min away
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