Sestiere Castello
Museo Storico Navale
Naval History Museum
Museum of Venice’s naval history, housed in the former Granary of the Serenissima Republic.
Arsenale (2-min walk)
www.munav.it
+39 041 575 4259
Standard admission is €10.
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What makes it special
Explore 42 rooms filled with:
Historical vessels, gondolas, weaponry, uniforms, and an impressive collection of model ships and replicas.
Full-scale vessels
The former oar joinery of the adjacent Arsenale is now the Ships Pavilion, showcasing life-sized historic boats and gondolas.
Marine jewlery
The top floor showcases a wonderful collection of sea shells, snails and corals of every color, shape and size.
The last Bucintoro
You can also see a 1:10 scale model of the fourth and last ceremonial barge of the doges. Picture its real size, knowing it was powered by 168 oarsmen and required 40 additional sailors.
Why visit Naval History Museum
- Discover Venice’s naval dominance through centuries of maritime history.
- Fascinating for children and essential for naval warfare enthusiasts.
- Step inside a real Cold War submarine: flip switches, turn dials, and play captain.
Things to do
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Enter the submarine!
Discover what life was like beneath the surface with a visit inside the 46m (150ft) Enrico Dandolo (S 513).
From stern to bow, engine room to torpedo chamber — this guided tour lets you see it all, plus includes entry to the museum.
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Get the full picture
To fully grasp the naval power of the former Venetian Republic, be sure to explore the shipyards too.
Connect the dots
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Bucentaur
There is an ongoing debate about the origin of the name given to the Doge's ceremonial barge.
Nearby
These top spots are steps away from Naval History Museum:
5-10 min away
Chiesa della Pieta (Vivaldi Church)
5-10 min away
Riva degli Schiavoni
10-15 min away
San Zaccaria
10-15 min away
Arsenale
10-15 min away
San Giorgio Maggiore
10-15 min away
Bridge of Sighs
10-15 min away
Palazzo Grimani
