Museums in Veneto
The Gallerie dell’Accademia, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Doge’s Palace in Venice, the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto’s frescoes in Padua and the museum in Castelvecchio in Verona.
Veneto Museum Guide
Our guide lists 66 museums in Veneto across 19 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Venice (28), Vicenza (9), and Padua (7).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (47%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (17%), and Archaeology & Antiquity (9%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €15.
11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 21 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Veneto
The best-known museums in Veneto
Palazzo DucaleCastles & Palaces · Venice
Anfiteatro ArenaArchaeology · Verona
Gallerie dell'AccademiaArt · Venice
Villa La RotondaCastles & Palaces · Vicenza
Cappella degli ScrovegniArt · Padua
Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'OroArt · Venice
Ca' Pesaro – Galleria Internazionale d'Arte ModernaArt · Venice
Ca' Rezzonico – Museo del Settecento VenezianoArt · Venice
Teatro OlimpicoArt · Vicenza
Osservatorio Astrofisico di AsiagoTechnology · Asiago
Museums in Veneto with programs for families
- Palazzo DucaleCastles & Palaces · Venice
- Ca' Pesaro – Galleria Internazionale d'Arte ModernaArt · Venice
- Ca' Rezzonico – Museo del Settecento VenezianoArt · Venice
Peggy Guggenheim CollectionArt · Venice
Museo CorrerArt · Venice
Museo di CastelvecchioArt · Verona
Palladio MuseumArt · Vicenza
Museo del Vetro di MuranoArt · Venice
Museo di storia naturale di Venezia Giancarlo LigabueNature · Venice
Museo archeologico al teatro romanoArchaeology · Verona
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Veneto
- Ca' Pesaro – Galleria Internazionale d'Arte ModernaArt · Venice
- Ca' Rezzonico – Museo del Settecento VenezianoArt · Venice
Basilica PalladianaHistory · Vicenza- Palladio MuseumArt · Vicenza
Museo Nazionale di Villa PisaniCastles & Palaces · Stra- Museo del Vetro di MuranoArt · Venice
- Museo di storia naturale di Venezia Giancarlo LigabueNature · Venice
Casa di Carlo GoldoniPeople · Venice
Museo del MerlettoSpecial · Venice
Museo FortunyArt · Venice
Museums in Veneto with the highest published visitor numbers
- Palazzo DucaleCastles & Palaces · Venice
- Anfiteatro ArenaArchaeology · Verona
- Peggy Guggenheim CollectionArt · Venice
Museo archeologico nazionale di VeneziaArchaeology · Venice- Gallerie dell'AccademiaArt · Venice
- Cappella degli ScrovegniArt · Padua
- Museo CorrerArt · Venice
- Museo del Vetro di MuranoArt · Venice
- Museo di CastelvecchioArt · Verona
- Basilica PalladianaHistory · Vicenza
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Veneto?
Our directory currently lists 66 museums in Veneto across 19 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Veneto?
Some of the best known are Palazzo Ducale, Anfiteatro Arena, Gallerie dell'Accademia, Villa La Rotonda, and Cappella degli Scrovegni.
Which museums in Veneto offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Sacrario militare di Asiago and Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza.
Which museums in Veneto are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 21 are open, such as Palazzo Ducale, Cappella degli Scrovegni, and Ca' Rezzonico – Museo del Settecento Veneziano.
Which museums in Veneto are wheelchair accessible?
11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ca' Pesaro – Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna, Ca' Rezzonico – Museo del Settecento Veneziano, and Basilica Palladiana. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Veneto?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €2.50 to €35. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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