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Galleria dell'Accademia
One of the most important museums in Italy, essential for the study of 14th to 18th century art history.
Entry: €6.50
Tue-Sun 8.15am - 7.15pm, Mon 8.15am ? 2pm
Vaporetto stop: Accademia
Tel +39 041 520 03 45


Galleria Franchetti ? Ca' D'Oro
One of the finest examples of gothic architecture in Venice. Important group of sculptures, bronces and paintings.
Entry: €5
Tue-Sun 8.15am - 7.15pm, Mon 8.15am ? 2pm
Vaporetto stop: Ca' D'Oro
Tel +39 041 520 03 45


Museo di Arte Orientale - Ca' Pesaro
Display of Oriental art and culture: fabrics, clothing, porcelains, and armors.
Vaporetto stop: San Stae
Tel +39 041 524 11 73


Museo Correr
Noteworthy painting gallery, with 14th to 16th century mainly Venetian masterpieces., Neoclassical section with works by Canova.
Vaporetto stop: San Marco
Tel +39 041 240 52 11


Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo
Exquisite space with 18th century interiors: collection of dresses and accessories, fabrics, books and figurines in various period costumes.
Vaporetto stop: San Stae
Tel +39 041 72 17 98


Museo Fortuny
Collection of paintings, fabrics and other objects, including famous lamps at the building that was once Mariano Fortuny's residence, now hosting temporary exhibitions.
Entry: €7
Daily 10am ? 6pm, closed on Tuesday
Vaporetto stop: Sant' Angelo or Rialto
Tel +39 041 520 09 95


Galleria Internazionale di Arte Moderna - Ca' Pesaro
Modern Art Collection (1oth and 20th centuries) of paintings, sculptures and graphics (from Italy and abroad)
Daily 10am ? 5pm
Vaporetto stop: San Stae
Tel +39 041 524 0695


Torre dell'Orologio
16th century tower with clockwork and the Moor's panoramic terrace. Visits in English available, bookings online or by phone.
Entry: €7
Vaporetto stop: San Marco or San Zaccaria
Tel +39 041 520 90 70


Casa Goldoni
Birthplace of the famous Venetian playwright and now a museum, library and theatre studies center.
Entry: €2.50
Daily 10am ? 4pm, closed on Wednesday
Vaporetto stop: San Toma
Tel +39 041 244 03 17


Collezione Peggy Guggenheim
Famous residence-museum of the U.S. patroness of the arts Peggy Guggenheim. Masterpieces by representatives of the main 20th-century art currents and avant-garde movements.
Entry: €10
Daily 10am ? 6pm
Vaporetto stop: Salute
Tel +39 041 240 54 11


On the islands:

Museo del Vetro ? Murano
A comprehensive look at Venetian glass art over the centuries.
Entry: €5.50
Daily 10am ? 5pm, closed on Wednesday
Vaporetto stop: Museo, vap. 52
Tel +39 041 73 95 86


Museo del Merletto ? Burano
Display of antique art of lacemaking
Entry:
Vaporetto stop: Burano
Tel +39 041 73 00 34


Planetario di Venezia ? Lido
Optical-mechanical structure, third in Italy for the size and features, reproducing the heavenly vault.
Tel. +30 041 73 15 18

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Galleria dell'Accademia
One of the most important museums in Italy, essential for the study of 14th to 18th century art history.
Entry: €6.50
Tue-Sun 8.15am - 7.15pm, Mon 8.15am ? 2pm
Vaporetto stop: Accademia
Tel +39 041 520 03 45


Galleria Franchetti - Ca' D'Oro
One of the finest examples of gothic architecture in Venice. Important group of sculptures, bronces and paintings.
Entry: €5
Tue-Sun 8.15am - 7.15pm, Mon 8.15am ? 2pm
Vaporetto stop: Ca' D'Oro
Tel +39 041 520 03 45


Museo di Arte Orientale - Ca' Pesaro
Display of Oriental art and culture: fabrics, clothing, porcelains, and armors.
Vaporetto stop: San Stae
Tel +39 041 524 11 73


Museo Correr
Noteworthy painting gallery, with 14th to 16th century mainly Venetian masterpieces., Neoclassical section with works by Canova.
Vaporetto stop: San Marco
Tel +39 041 240 52 11


Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo
Exquisite space with 18th century interiors: collection of dresses and accessories, fabrics, books and figurines in various period costumes.
Vaporetto stop: San Stae
Tel +39 041 72 17 98


Museo Fortuny
Collection of paintings, fabrics and other objects, including famous lamps at the building that was once Mariano Fortuny's residence, now hosting temporary exhibitions.
Entry: €7
Daily 10am - 6pm, closed on Tuesday
Vaporetto stop: Sant' Angelo or Rialto
Tel +39 041 520 09 95


Galleria Internazionale di Arte Moderna - Ca' Pesaro
Modern Art Collection (1oth and 20th centuries) of paintings, sculptures and graphics (from Italy and abroad)
Daily 10am - 5pm
Vaporetto stop: San Stae
Tel +39 041 524 0695


Torre dell'Orologio
16th century tower with clockwork and the Moor's panoramic terrace. Visits in English available, bookings online or by phone.
Entry: €7
Vaporetto stop: San Marco or San Zaccaria
Tel +39 041 520 90 70


Casa Goldoni
Birthplace of the famous Venetian playwright and now a museum, library and theatre studies center.
Entry: €2.50
Daily 10am ? 4pm, closed on Wednesday
Vaporetto stop: San Toma
Tel +39 041 244 03 17


Collezione Peggy Guggenheim
Famous residence-museum of the U.S. patroness of the arts Peggy Guggenheim. Masterpieces by representatives of the main 20th-century art currents and avant-garde movements.
Entry: €10
Daily 10am - 6pm
Vaporetto stop: Salute
Tel +39 041 240 54 11


On the islands:

Museo del Vetro - Murano
A comprehensive look at Venetian glass art over the centuries.
Entry: €5.50
Daily 10am ? 5pm, closed on Wednesday
Vaporetto stop: Museo, vap. 52
Tel +39 041 73 95 86


Museo del Merletto - Burano
Display of antique art of lacemaking
Entry:
Vaporetto stop: Burano
Tel +39 041 73 00 34


Planetario di Venezia - Lido
Optical-mechanical structure, third in Italy for the size and features, reproducing the heavenly vault.
Tel. +30 041 73 15 18

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