Encyclopedia • Museums and galleries

Let yourself be transported to this museum where the temporary exhibitions of modern art are perfectly matched to the stunning architecture of the building that houses them. Don't miss the opportunity to take a tour, it is well worth it.

Dogana da Mar abandons its commercial function to become the ideal venue for a contemporary art gallery. This is the successful project implemented by the François Pinault Foundation to share its President's interesting collection with the world. On…

A gift of inestimable value, this museum tells of the genius and innovative spirit of its owner: Mariano Fortuny y de Madrazo. Come and get to know the Spanish artist through his works of painting, sculpture, lighting, theatre, photography and above…

Modern Art lovers cannot come to Venice and forget to visit this museum: it is one of the most comprehensive both in Italy and abroad. In addition to encountering works from the first Art Biennales, the Gallery houses paintings, sculpture and…

It feels like stepping into one of Carlo Goldoni's comedies, a magical and timeless place to be moved and enthralled. Through the delightful external staircase, you can enter the fascinating world of dramatic art, where you can meet the protagonists…

Conceived as a house-museum, this collection bears witness to the vast collecting interests of its owner Vittorio Cini. In addition to extremely valuable furnishings and furniture, the collection contains paintings from the Tuscan and Ferrara…

Lace, like glassmaking, is one of the sources of pride of the Serenissima. This is why a place dedicated to this art, handed down from generation to generation, has been established. During opening hours, as well as walking through the museum rooms…

Enrico di Borbone's Grand Tour (1887-89) gave rise to one of the most prestigious collections of Asian art in Europe, now housed in Venice's Museum of Oriental Art, located in the charming Ca' Pesaro palace: samurai, gilded lacquerware, and Asian…

We owe the creation of this museum to its owner Baron Giorgio Franchetti, who with dedication and passion restored the building and collected a considerable number of works. In the exhibition halls, one can browse through valuable sculptures,…

Step inside this attractive palace that, already from its stately courtyard, demonstrates its out-of-the-ordinary beauty. While strolling through the interior rooms, the Roman influence that this museum-residence has had over time is evident. After…

Furniture and works of art from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries attract more than one hundred thousand visitors each year. It is not only Giambattista Tiepolo's masterpiece that fascinates but also the charming park, which was awarded the…

The history of the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory is recounted through the instrumental goods inside it. This is how precious relics and authentic rarities come to life again and bring to mind the ancient splendours of Palazzo Pisani, steeped in…