Art Museums in Venice

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Explore the opulent halls, admire grand frescoes and revel in centuries-old luxury

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The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is one of the most important museums in Italy when it comes to European and American art from the first half of the 20th century. It's located in Venice at Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal, in what was once Peggy Guggenheim's home.

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The Fondazione Giorgio Cini, or Giorgio Cini Foundation in English, is located in Venice and was once an ancient monastery pillaged and destroyed by Napoleon. It was restored to its former glory in the 1950s and is now a cultural icon of modern Italy.

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The Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a modern homage to the great artist and inventor. It's located in Venice, at the Scoletta di San Rocco, in front of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco.

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The Fortuny Palace Museum is housed in a Gothic palace built in the mid-15th century, which has undergone many refurbishments over the years. The palace takes its name from the Spanish designer Mariano Fortuny, who decided in 1898 to restore the building to open his atelier. His atelier has been turned over time into a cultural centre dedicated to painting, sculpture, lighting, photography and clothing.

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The Scuola Grande dei Carmini is located at the corner of Campo dei Carmini and Campo Santa Margherita. It's an essential must-see in Venice, and you can spend a good hour or so wandering the interior rooms, full of original furnishings in their entirety, important oil paintings, rich stucco ceilings and original carved wooden dossals. Don't miss a peek in the Chapter House, where Giambattista Tiepolo painted the nine incomparable ceiling canvases depicting the series of theological Virtues between 1739 and 1749.

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Murano Glass Museum is located in the Palazzo Giustinian, which was once home to the bishops of Torcello. Museum aside, you won't be able to resist a photo of this Gothic style building which is a masterpiece in itself.

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Discover masterpieces by Italian and international artists on Venice's Grand Canal

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Negozio Olivetti is a small museum of architectural design located off St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy. Designed by acclaimed Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, it is a beautiful example of his commitment to rich decorative detail and using space in innovative ways. The museum offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of St. Mark's Square.

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Mocenigo Palace-Museum is a historic palace in the heart of Venice, which was bequeathed to the city in 1945 by Count Alvise Nicolò Mocenigo. The piano nobile (main floor) is home to historic fashion. Visitors can also explore the many opulent rooms and see an exhibition on the art of fragrance - the perfect way to explore what was once Europe's capital of perfume.