Museums and galleries

You will be fascinated to hear how the complex gears, weights and counterweights work, as well as the 'tàmbure', the rotating frames that support the hour and minute panels of the Clock. And when you arrive at the highest point, where the giant…

Let yourself be guided by historical, artistic, cultural and economic evidence that will enable you to learn more about ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Assyro-Babylonian civilisations. You will find a considerable collection of Roman and Greek…

It arose out of the desire and dedication of its creator, patrician Teodoro Correr, a passionate collector. The magnificent neoclassical rooms provide the perfect backdrop for Antonio Canova's sculptures, the remarkable historical evidence…

The Torcello Museum narrates the thousand-year history of the island and its relations with the hinterland and Venice through its three sections: Archaeological, Medieval and Modern. It is housed in two historic buildings: the Palazzo dell'Archivio…

A splendid collection of glass artefacts, from the 1st century AD to the present day. The museum, which also includes different types of working techniques, is located inside Palazzo Giustiniani or the Bishops' Palace of Torcello.

Set in the largest field of the Ghetto, this museum is a must-see for anyone visiting the Cannaregio district. The rich collection presented inside the museum is the first part of an experience that is enriched and completed with a visit to the…

The city's oldest and most comprehensive art gallery is housed here. It contains paintings representing crucial moments in the city's civic, historical and artistic life, from the 14th to the 18th century, as well as the home of one of the world-…