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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Modern art collection in an 18th-century unfinished palace.

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Sestiere Dorsoduro

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Standard admission is €16.

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What makes it special

A fresh take on art

The collection presents a vast array of artworks from modern artistic movements like Cubism, Surrealism and Futurism, providing a refreshing contrast to Venice's ornate Gothic and Baroque heritage.

Represented artists

Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Paul Klee, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, Wassily Kandinsky, Constantin Brâncuși just to name a few.

The setting

There’s something intriguing about the 'unfinished palace' — as Palazzo Venier dei Leoni is often called. While financial troubles played a role, whispers of rivalries and behind-the-scenes tensions add an extra layer of mystery to its halted construction.

The curator

In July 1949, after falling in love with Venice, Peggy Guggenheim purchased the palazzo and the garden behind it. She resided there for another 30 years, generously opening her home and collection to the public.

A rarity

Where else in the world is the curator buried within the very walls of the museum? In a quiet corner of the sculpture garden, Peggy Guggenheim rests alongside her 14 Lhasa Apsos — her beloved dogs affectionately nicknamed her 'babies'.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection : It must be a truly special - and rare - museum where the curator, along with her cherished pets, rests forever within its very walls

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Your experience here

Perfect for modern art lovers and anyone craving a break from traditional Venetian art.
Unwind in the serene sculpture garden.
Enjoy close-up views of Canal Grande from the terrace.

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Opt for a guided tour

Especially with modern abstract art, understanding the artist’s background and the story behind a piece often reveals more than what meets the eye.

A guided tour unlocks the captivating stories behind the gallery’s most prominent works — and reveals how Peggy Guggenheim’s life in Venice gives this gallery its unique charm, setting it apart from other art venues.

Entry tickets are included with the tours.