Venice art museums
Venice built an empire on trade and spent the profits on art. The Doge's Palace is where the power sat. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is modern art in a palazzo on the Grand Canal. And in 2026, the Venice Biennale brings contemporary art to the Arsenale and Giardini from May to November.
Museum Guides
Doge's Palace
800 years of Venetian power. Tintoretto's Paradise, the Bridge of Sighs, and Casanova's prison cells.
Venice Biennale 2026
May 9 – Nov 22. "In Minor Keys" at Giardini + Arsenale. Tickets from €30.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Picasso, Pollock, Dalí on the Grand Canal. Modern art in a palazzo. €16 entry.
St Mark's Basilica
€10 basic, €30 full ticket (Pala d'Oro + Museum + Loggia). Campanile €15. Strict dress code and no bags inside.
Accademia Gallery
Tickets, hours & what to see — Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese.
7 Best Art Museums in Venice
Ranked by what's worth your time — beyond the Doge's Palace.
Is the Doge's Palace Worth It?
Honest 2026 review — what's world-class and what's just queues.
These sell out — book ahead
The two that fill first in peak season. Free cancellation up to 24h before.
Doge's Palace
Skip-the-line · 4-venue civic combo
Skip-the-line entry included
St Mark's Basilica + Doge's Palace
Skip-the-line · with Bridge of Sighs
Skip-the-line entry included
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