Italy · 2 museums
The best museums in Venice are Gallerie dell'Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. World Museum Guide covers 2 museums in Venice, Italy, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
| # | Museum | Admission | Time needed | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallerie dell'Accademia | €15 | 2 hours | Mondays |
| 2 | Peggy Guggenheim Collection | €16 | 1.5–2 hours | Tuesdays |
Standard adult prices, checked from 2026-06-30. Confirm on each museum's official website before you go.
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & history enthusiasts
The Gallerie dell'Accademia opened in 1817 inside a former convent and church complex on the Grand Canal. The collection focuses on Venetian art from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century.
€15 · ⏱ 2 hours · Closed Mondays
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers
Peggy Guggenheim lived for thirty years in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, a low eighteenth-century palace on the Grand Canal. After her death in 1979 the home and its collection passed to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
€16 · ⏱ 1.5–2 hours · Closed Tuesdays
The best museums in Venice are Gallerie dell'Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. World Museum Guide ranks 2 museums in Venice by visitor numbers and collection strength.
World Museum Guide covers 2 museums in Venice, Italy. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.
Closing days differ by museum: Gallerie dell'Accademia closes Mondays and Peggy Guggenheim Collection closes Tuesdays. Plan each day around at least one museum that is open.
Open on Mondays: Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Closed on Mondays: Gallerie dell'Accademia. Hours can change on public holidays, so check each museum's official website.
