10 Specialty Museums in San Marco That You Shouldn't Miss

May 27, 2021 Toi Mattera

With its gondolas, canals, amazing restaurants, and unforgettable romantic ambiance, Venice is definitely a city for one's bucket list. Waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. To really experience Venice you must go to the opera or to a classical music performance, nibble fresh pasta and pastries, and linger in the exhibit halls of an art gallery. Label lovers will drool over the high-end shopping in Piazza San Marco.
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1. Doge's Palace

Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 271 5911 [email protected] http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it
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4.5 based on 26,297 reviews

Doge's Palace

A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the building and its sculptural decoration date from various periods. The interior, with works by artists such as Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, A.Vittoria and Tiepolo, includes vast council chambers, superbly decorated residential apartments, and austere prison cells. Along the facades of the Palace run loggias that overlook St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon. The combined entrance ticket to the St. Mark’s Square Museums grants access to the Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana.

Reviewed By I5778HMtrevors - Kidderminster, United Kingdom

As part of a tour through viator including Basillica. Doges Palace is superb with beautiful Paintings everywhere Did tour including dungeons so walked over Bridge of Sighs All amazing Suggest earliest Guided tour available to beat the crowds

2. Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere ed Arti

Palazzo Loredan San Marco 2945, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 240 7711 http://www.istitutoveneto.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/1
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere ed Arti

3. Museo della Musica

Campo San Maurizio 2761, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 241 1840 [email protected] http://www.museodellamusica.com
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4.5 based on 363 reviews

Museo della Musica

Reviewed By AndaLibra - Bucharest, Romania

Before coming to Venice we looked for a museum dedicated to Vivaldi. Sadly we could not find anything other than this museum of old instruments hosted in San Maurizio church. We liked it very much, both history of musical instruments was very interesting, as well as "live" examples. The background was of course Vivaldi music. All in all a very nice and enlightening time spent in an atmosphere of classical music. There are a lot of interesting CDs and books that can be purchased on site. Entrance is free.

4. Museo di San Marco

Piazza San Marco 7, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 270 8311 http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ita/basilica_museo/museo.bsm?cat=1&subcat=5
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Museo di San Marco

Reviewed By Reynards42 - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

San Marco Basilica Museum, is unfortunately not included in the tourism pass, but I my opinion is money well spent. Your €5 ticket provides access to the upper floor of the Basilica giving you closer views of the glided ceilings, the museum artefacts such as the original bronze horses from the front facade, and access to the outside viewing platform. Access to the museum is via the original steep stone staircase, and many areas are uneven, so great care must to be taken, also no access for disabled visitors. The outside viewing area gives lovely alternative views of the square and surrounding buildings, if you go early it will be quiet. Allow yourself an hour to take in the information; and take a good look around from the outside balcony

5. Fondazione Giorgio Cini

Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 271 0211 [email protected] http://www.cini.it
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Fondazione Giorgio Cini

The Giorgio Cini Foundation is a non-profit cultural institution based in Venice, Italy. It was constituted by Vittorio Cini, in memory of his son Giorgio, with the aim of restoring the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore (devastated after 100 years of military occupation) and of creating an international cultural centre that would re-integrate the Island into the life of Venice.

Reviewed By RonA297 - Media, United States

We went on both the interior and exterior (garden) tours. Very informative and interesting. The garden tour is notable for a fascinating and engaging architectural installment of small chapels. Certainly recommended.

6. Casanova Museum & Experience

Salizzada Malipiero San Marco, 3198, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 237 9736 [email protected] https://casanovamuseum.com/il-museo/
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Casanova Museum & Experience

The Casanova Museum & Experience is a multimedial exhibition where the visitor will have the opportunity to become Casanova for a few minutes and will be able to experience the 18th Century Venice thanks to the virtual reality technology. The most significant moments of Casanova's life have been selected to tell the visitor the story of this adventurer, writer, poet, alchemist, diplomat, philosopher and spy and above all, great connoisseur of women’s souls. Casanova made his name known as a symbol of a seducer and libertine. Let yourself be charmed by the history and ingenuity of the famous character, discovering the man beyond the myth. Live an exciting and engaging experience. A visit that goes straight to the heart of Giacomo’s experience, the one and only Casanova.

Reviewed By Popovdobro

I really loved this museum. It narrates the story of Giacomo Casanova. I really liked the Prosecco they served inside the museum and the girls who worked there where very friendly and smart. They knew a lot about Giacomo Casanova.

7. Venice Secrets

Campo San Maurizio Palazzo Zaguri, 30124 Venice Italy http://venicesecrets.net/en/
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Venice Secrets

Reviewed By CraigH0901 - Adelaide, Australia

We found posters for this exhibition while wandering the streets of Venice. Located in Palazzo Zeguri, this unique exhibition details the darker side of crime, torture and punishment in Venice's days gone by. Compelling with a free audio guide as part of the deal. There was also a Leonardo da Vinci exhibit and a Human Body exhibit. All three for EUR20 each. A bit of waking but worth it.

8. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

Piazza San Marco 17 L'ingresso è dal Museo Correr- Piazza San Marco di fronte alla Basilica, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 296 7663 [email protected] http://polomusealeveneto.beniculturali.it/musei/museo-archeologico-nazionale-di-venezia
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

The National Archaeological Museum of Venice is placed in Saint Mark's Square, near the Doge's Palace and the Basilica. It displays to the visitors the antiquities collected by the rich Venetians during the last five centuries. You have the opportunity to admire beautiful Greek statues dated to the 5th and the 4th century BC, the impressive Grimani Galatians, Roman portraits, reliefs, inscriptions, pottery, ivories, gems (the famous Zulian's Cameo) and an interesting coin collection

Reviewed By dblmed - Los Angeles, United States

Visiting the Archaeological Treasures Museo is a must if you have interests in the ancient Egyptians, Greeks & Romans. We enjoyed it while seeing the Correr Museum & found the collection to be displayed wonderfully. A Must Visit!

9. Museo della Musica

Sestiere San Marco 2810, 30124 Venice Italy +39 041 522 5604 http://www.conservatoriovenezia.net/portale/index.php/it/aree-tematiche/eventi/manifestazioni/item/847-inaugurazione-del-museo-della-musica.html
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Museo della Musica

10. Museo d'Arte Sacra di Santo Stefano

San Marco 2774, 30122 Venice Italy
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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