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Palazzo Mocenigo : To evoke daily life as it was back then, rooms contain mannequins wearing ancient garments and accessories

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.

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Standard admission is €10. Free entry with the official museum or city passes.

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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.

Palazzo Mocenigo : Visitors also have the opportunity to directly experience 24 distinctive fragrances

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Why visit Palazzo Mocenigo

  • 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.
Palazzo Mocenigo : The rooms themselves are extravagantly decorated and numerous paintings depict epic battles fought by the Venetian fleet

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Skip-the-line tickets

Secure your spot and dodge the queues by booking your skip-the-line tickets today.

Free with the City Pass

Enjoy direct access to this museum and other top spots, such as the Doge's Palace, with the value-packed Venezia Unica official city pass.

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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: