1140 activitati in Venice, Italy

Natural History Museum is located in the Fontego dei Turchi, on the Grand Canal. This important scientific institution hosts a diversity of collections and an important library. Its mission includes research and monitoring of the Venetian lagoon and its fauna.

FAMILY OFFER [family members must visit each museum all together]

St. Mark's Square Museums: Reduced ticket (YOUTH rate) for all family paying members, for families of two adults and at least one child (up to 14).
Family with a child from 0 to 5 years old: free entrance for child and reduced tickets fot the other family paying members.

This ticket allows to  travel from or to Venice Marco Polo Airport by land :

-  AEROBUS  line 5 from/to Venice Piazzale Roma
-  BUS line 15 from/to Mestre Train Station
-  BUS line 45 from/to Favaro Veneto

The validity of ACTV Tickets and Travelcards starts from the exact moment they are first validated.

Children below the age of six travel are free.
People in wheelchairs pay € 1,50 and tickets are valid for 75 minutes from validation, during which passengers are entitled to travel on all of Actv's waterborne services (except routes 16, 19, 21, and the Alilaguna or Casinò lines).
Concession: free entrance for carers.

The Museum is dedicated to the thought and the works of Leonardo da Vinci and it is situated in the old town centre of Venice, Sestriere San Polo, at the Scoletta di San Rocco, in front of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, 100 meters away from the Basilica dei Frari. Inside they are exposed working and testable reproductions of “Leonardo’s Machines” drawn from the famous “Da Vinci Codes”. You can consult some of his main Anatomical Studies and there is also an art gallery in which his main paintings are shown and described, faithfully reproduced through the use of an exclusive ultra high-resolution backlight technology. The exhibition is completed by many educational projections depicting Leonardo’s life and works and an original and well-stocked bookshop.

Suggestive testimonies, documents and objects: these are just some of the elements that combine to make Maleficia a unique exhibition, capable of revealing the mysteries, secrets, legends and historical facts that marked the thousand extraordinary years of the Serenissima Republic.

In a journey through original artifacts and reproductions, discover in this exhibition, housed inside the prestigious Prisons' Palace, ancient documents used by the Holy Office in the persecution of witchcraft and the instruments of justice employed to counter it. In this Palace, between the 15th and 18th centuries, the terrible Tribunal of the Inquisition condemned to death many women accused of evil spells and magical arts and many famous people as Giacomo Casanova, accused of dabbling in magic and the occult!

An exhibit that will take you into the medieval age making you reflect on the suffering of those condemned to death and torture in past eras.

Use a door to door transfer, a comfortable and hassle free service that will allow you to enjoy your journey from the moment you arrive to the magical city of Venice. Your driver will be waiting for you in the Venice Airports' arrival hall and will take you to Piazzale Roma car terminal, where you will be able to take your Water Taxi as cars are not allowed in Venice city center.

Learn the history of Murano glass blowing in Saint Mark's Square.
See a master glass blower to create your glass gift using ancient techniques to remember this experience (30 minutes approx.).
Visit a glass factory showroom to see different types of glass production.

Learn the history of Murano glass blowing in Saint Mark's Square.
See a master glass blower to create your glass gift using ancient techniques to remember this experience (30 minutes approx.).
Visit a glass factory showroom to see different types of glass production.

The tour will start in Piazzetta dei Leoncini between the two lion statues, where you will meet your guide who will take you to the glass factory in St Mark’s area.
This glass factory is housed in an ancient building and it is one of the few still operating in the historic center of Venice, not moved to Murano Island. It's equipped with two furnaces where expert glass masters create wonderful pieces and you will witness the creation of a special object by an expert glassmaker.
A member of the staff of the showroom will guide you through the exhibition and explain to you the history and secrets of the ancient art of glass blowing.
After the explanation, which will last about 20 minutes, you will be able to continue the visit at your leisure. The staff of the glass factory will be at your disposal should you wish to make some purchases.

Delve into the tumultuous history of the Republic of Venice with a visit to the Doge’s Palace and discover its secrets with an immersive audio tour on your phone. The Doge’s Palace is a symbol of Venice and a treasure chest of art. Its walls and ceilings, covered with the paintings of the greatest Masters of the Venetian school, are an exaltation of Venice, the mirage of the Adriatic that developed from a safe haven for lagoon dwellers to a maritime Empire that tamed the seas from East to West. Turn back the clock to the most sublime days of La Serenissima and discover the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the most dynamic attractions of Venice with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting journey of the rise and fall of the most serene Republic!

* Ticket/entrance fee to the site is not included

Immerse you and your family, friends or group and follow your guide to take your mind and heart to places of natural, historical, cultural and artistic interest to ensure that your stay is a most exciting and memorable one.

Ca' Rezzonico: This magnificent palace, now the Museum of 18th-Century Venice, was designed by the greatest architect of the Venetian Baroque era, Baldassare Longhena, for the aristocratic Bon family.
VALIDITY: This ticket grants one single admission to the Museum.
Information:
Open: 1st April - 31st October 10:00 am –  6:00 pm (Last admission 5:00 pm) / 1st November - 31st March 10:00 am –  5:00 pm (Last admission 4:00 pm)
Close: Tuesdays, 25th December, 1st January and 1st May

Immerse you and your family, friends or group and follow your guide to take your mind and heart to places of natural, historical, cultural and artistic interest to ensure that your stay is a most exciting and memorable one.

NAVAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF THE ITALIAN NAVY The Museum contains objects related to the maritime history of the Serenissima Repubblica, such as the reconstructions of a trireme, of a "galeazza" (large galley, protagonist of the victory over the Turks at Lepanto in 1571) and of the Bucintoro, the ceremonial ship used by the Doge on Ascension Day for the "marriage of the sea". It also contains models, paintings and memorabilia related to the history of the Italian navy.  OPENING TIME: every day 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (The ticket office closes at 4.00 pm)
SHIP PAVILION Exposes some specimens (real, not models) of typical Venetian boats, ancient ceremonial gondolas, working lagoon boats and military boats. OPENING TIME: every day 11.00 am - 5.00 pm (The ticket office closes at 4.00 pm)

On this page you can 
easily buy your tickets for the Scuola Grande in Venice online. Below you will find all the information you need - times, prices and a brief description of the place - to better plan your visit.

Meet your tour guide in the public square of Venice to begin your 4.5-hour tour in the Venetian Islands. Visit the enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat. Your local guide will accompany you through the best and most-characteristic places of the Venetian Lagoon. Watch master glassblowers at work at a glass factory in Murano. Learn the history of the oldest inhabited island of Venice. See lace shops in Burano and photograph the most colorful island of Venice. Get explanations about the history and culture of Venice and its islands along the way. Maximum group size is 40.

A half day shared tour by motorboat to discover the marvels of the lagoon surrounding Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello islands.There will be a multilingual assistance and some explanations during the way, explanations are provided in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian languages.