Even though the space is rather limited in this historic jewel, the number of museums as well as the richness of their collections is very surprising. Not only are the museums with historical theme so numerous and with rich collections, but there are also museums dedicated to contemporary art. Therefore, visitors will be able to learn about the wealthy period of Venetian commerce, expansions and falls, but also to learn about contemporary art where some visitors will admire the modern art, while others will wonder if this is really art. On this page you will find a full list of museums in the city of Venice.
Punta della Dogana is a beautiful building that is used for the temporary exhibitions of the selected contemporary art pieces from the Pinault collection. It is located on the edge of the Canale Grande, therefore it also offers a great view on the center of Venice and the Venetian bay.
This museum is dedicated to famous Murano glass, made exclusively on the Murano Island but due to the extremely developed Venetian trade fleets reached numerous countries on different continents and established itself for its quality. Here you will have the chance to get to know the 700 years long history of glassmaking on the Murano Island.
This art gallery is located in one of the historically most important palaces in Venice. The trouble is that the main facade is facing the Gran Canal and stays hidden for most tourists that tend to visit the city on foot. Nevertheless, this art gallery is worth visiting for those interested in the Venetian art, architecture and history.
This beautiful building is located just next to the beautiful Basilica of Saint John and Paul. Its façade is simply an architectural masterpiece that hides an entrance to a modern hospital. However, on the first floor of the building there are still two rooms that belonged to this great school and that are certainly worth visiting.
The Archeological museum in Venice is one of the museums that belong to the group of San Mark Square Museums. It is connected to the Museum Correr and it seems as an integral part of it. Even though the collection consists of some of the very old and important artifacts, to some tourists it may seem a bit small especially in comparison to certain other archeological museums, for example in Rome.
