Sestiere Santa Croce
Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo
Study Centre of the History of Textiles, Costumes and Perfume
Museum that transports you into the everyday world of Venetian nobility during the Republic’s golden age.
San Stae (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
Your visit of the palace
The itinerary winds through 20 rooms of this 17th-century patrician palace, once home to a prestigious family that gave Venice seven Doges.
As it was
The rooms have retained their lavish decorations with plenty of authentic furniture and accessories.
Experience 1700s fashion
As a snapshot of a grand party, mannequins are dressed in valuable ancient garments made from patterned fabrics with embroidery and lace, showcasing the craftsmanship and refined elegance for which Venetians were renowned.
The art of perfume making
Enter the almost alchemical laboratory of the perfume maker, which holds the secrets for creating sought-after scented soaps, oils, powders and liquids.
Sniff fragrances
Perfume ingredients from across the globe are displayed in glass jars that you can open and smell.
Your experience here
- Travel back in time to a bygone era.
- Step into the perfume maker’s 18th-century laboratory.
- Directly experience 24 distinctive fragrances.
- Experience opulent decor and lavish garments.
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.
Virtual visit
Explore the museum's collections on Google Arts & Culture, from the comfort of your current location.
Just don’t hold your breath for the perfume ingredients — they haven’t figured out how to stream smells...yet!
Monuments of the Mocenigos
The Mocenigo Doges are commemorated with intricately sculpted monumental tombs in the grand Gothic basilica Santi Giovanni e Paolo — often called the 'Pantheon of Venice'.
What to see nearby
These top spots are just a short walk from Palazzo Mocenigo:
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Ca' Pesaro
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Natural History Museum
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Campo San Giacomo
5-10 min away
Ca' d'Oro
5-10 min away
Rialto Market
5-10 min away
Venice Vintage Toys
5-10 min away
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