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As impressive as they may look, you might be wondering whether these 13 museums and galleries are truly worth your time.

Thankfully, many offer virtual tours, so you can peek inside before deciding.

Perfect for enjoying Venice’s culture even when you’re relaxing back at your accommodation.


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Gallerie dell'Accademia

Gallerie dell'Accademia : While Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man is the most renowned work in the Gallery, it is only exhibited for visitors on rare occasions
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Art museum documenting the evolution of Venetian art from the 13th to the 18th centuries.

Immerse yourself in one of Italy's finest art collections, featuring breathtaking canvases brimming with color, light and splendor.

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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Peggy Guggenheim Collection : Facing Canal Grande, the 'unfinished palace' was Peggy Guggenheim's residence for three decades
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Modern art collection in an 18th-century unfinished palace.

Ideal for modern art enthusiasts and those seeking a respite from traditional Venetian art.

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Palazzo Grimani

Palazzo Grimani : The Tribuna is also known as the 'Chamber of Antiquities' because it once housed over 130 ancient sculptures
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Unusual Renaissance palace with theatrical frescoed halls adorned with intricate grotesques.

Get a sense of how the ultra-rich Venetians adorned their palazzos with out-of-the-ordinary decorations.

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Palazzo Ducale

Palazzo Ducale : The Chamber of the Great Council is the largest and most majestic chamber in the palace
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Behind the elegant facade of this ornate palace, once home to Venice’s political leader, majestic chambers coexist with a darker side creating a fascinating duality.

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Museo Correr

Museo Correr : In the Napoleonic Wing of the museum complex, the opulent ballroom reigns as one of the most exquisite chambers
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Prominent museum showcasing treasured artworks and Venice's history.

Included in the ticket to Palazzo Ducale, exploring the opulent interiors and rich collection is not to be missed.

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Ca' Pesaro

Ca' Pesaro : The first floor is reserved for modern art, such as this cast of 'The Thinker' by Auguste Rodin
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Two distinct and captivating art museums, housed within a colossal canalside palace and accessible with a single ticket.

Even if modern art isn't to your taste and another grand palace feels like too much, the artifacts in the Oriental Museum are fascinating, with the collection considered one of the most important in Europe.

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Palazzo Fortuny

Palazzo Fortuny : The Winter Garden is remarkable for its unexpected painting cycle on the wall, meticulously crafted by Fortuny over 25 years
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In the warm and inviting ambiance of Mariano Fortuny's former residence, the array of art is beyond words. With each display suggesting that the artistic work is still unfolding, you'll feel as though the artist could step into the room at any given moment, ready to continue his creative journey.

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Museo del Vetro

Museo del Vetro : The spacious central room, also known as the portego, situated on the first floor
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Museum delving into the history of glassmaking, featuring glass items from ancient times to the present day.

You get to appreciate the artistry and decorative applications of this captivating material in the world’s largest historical collection of Murano glass.

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Palazzo Mocenigo

Palazzo Mocenigo : To evoke daily life as it was back then, rooms contain mannequins wearing ancient garments and accessories
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Museum that transports you into the everyday world of Venetian nobility during the Republic’s golden age.

Be instantly transported to a bygone era with richly detailed decor, lavish historic garments and an interactive fragrance exhibition.

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Ca' Rezzonico

Ca' Rezzonico : The throne room is draped in luxurious red velvet and it derives its name from the ornate gilded wooden throne adorned with cherubs, sea-nymphs, and sea-horses
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Museum showcasing the extravagance of 18th-century Venetian life, set within a grand palace.

Step back in time to Venice's Age of Decadence with a visit to this opulent residence, one of the few open to the public.

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Palazzo Grassi

Palazzo Grassi : Picture yourself arriving by gondola — just as guests once did. This would be the first thing you see inside the palace — wow!
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Contemporary art museum in a classical 17-th century palace.

Explore the lives and works of today’s top artists inside Venice’s last grand palazzo, where avant-garde contemporary art meets classical decor in a unique blend of past and present creativity.

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Punta della Dogana

Punta della Dogana : The former customs house sits at the entrance of Canal Grande, next to Santa Maria della Salute (visible on the right side of the photo).
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Contemporary art museum in a former customs building, right beside a prime vantage point.

Along with thought-provoking exhibitions in a beautifully modernized historic building, you’ll get to enjoy some of the finest views of the Venetian waterfront.

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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum : During the early 1700s, the 'rooms of wonders' became popular for showcasing collections of creatures rarely seen by Venetians at that time
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Natural history museum featuring artifacts from Venetian expeditions.

Ideal for families with middle to older children, fostering a genuine sense of exploration among curious visitors.

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Keep exploring Venice your way

Browse the collections and choose what suits your vibe or interests best.