Wander Venice’s Culture from Anywhere
Virtual Tours
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.
Gallerie dell'Accademia

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.
Explore Gallerie dell'AccademiaPeggy Guggenheim Collection

Modern art collection in an 18th-century unfinished palace.
Ideal for modern art enthusiasts and those seeking a respite from traditional Venetian art.
Explore Peggy Guggenheim CollectionPalazzo Grimani

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.
Explore Palazzo GrimaniPalazzo Ducale

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.
Explore Palazzo DucaleMuseo Correr

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.
Explore Museo CorrerCa' Pesaro

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.
Explore Ca' PesaroPalazzo Fortuny

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.
Explore Palazzo FortunyMuseo del Vetro

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.
Explore Museo del VetroPalazzo Mocenigo

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.
Explore Palazzo MocenigoCa' Rezzonico

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.
Explore Ca' RezzonicoPalazzo Grassi

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.
Explore Palazzo GrassiPunta della Dogana

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.
Explore Punta della DoganaNatural History Museum

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.
Explore Natural History MuseumKeep exploring Venice your way
Browse the collections and choose what suits your vibe or interests best.