Very much enjoyed the quiet and magnificence of this palace turned museum; however, two issues:…read moreaudio tour was difficult to follow from room to room with using a decimal point and title system and poor signage, and no place to sit, despite ample space! On our feet for a full three hours unless seated on the stairs between floors apologizing to other navigating between floors. Otherwise wonderful.

Venice is completely packed full of tourists pretty much year round these days, but there are many…read moreplaces where it's possible to get away from the crowds--they are called museums, and this is a great one. It's devoted to 17th-century Venetian painting but also has room-full of fantastic carved furniture, worth seeing all by itself, ceiling paintings throughout, and a separate collection of works donated by Ferruccio Mestrovich, where I wandered through the rooms for a full 45 minutes without seeing another person. This is on the Grand Canal! This is where Robert Browning lived in the 19th century! You can go down to the cafe and sit basically on the water with a glass of wine for as long as you like. Get a museum day pass and a day transportation pass.

The Scuola Grande di San Marco is one of the confraternities of Venice--societies where laypeople…read more(men, to be precise) would gather to work toward charitable causes and goals in the past. Today it is part hospital (which, for obvious reasons, isn't open for tourist visits) and part medical history museum. The upstairs museum area was once home to some of Jacopo Tintoretto's most famous artworks, including The Miracle of the Slave, but those are now homed elsewhere. You can still find works by his son Domenico in the Scuola related to St. Mark and the "return" of his body to Venice. For those interested in medical history, the display cases of old instruments, texts and documents can make for a fascinating visit. On a recent visit there was a wonderful temporary exhibit on Tintoretto and Art, Faith and Medicine during his time 500 years ago. The exterior Renaissance facade of the Scuola is quite beautiful as well. I only give it three stars, however, because if this is your first or only/short visit to Venice, I wouldn't put it high up on your "must see" list. It's a curious side-note to Venetian history but not one of the city's main attractions.

This was one of my favorites on my recent trip. Not so much for the art inside (fairly typical…read moreItalian paintings, sculptures, etc.), but mainly for the building itself. The Ca d'Oro is one of Venice's most breathtaking architectural offerings and this museum lets you go inside and have a glimpse of what it was like to be there long ago. The inside rooms are now art gallery spaces, but you get access to both the 1st and 2nd floor terraces with their fabulous views of the Grand Canal. And you get to explore the ground floor portico with its magnificent mosaic work, garden, and view of the canal.

Museo Correr, is the Corner Museum, and I'm sure they get their name being in the corner of St…read more Mark's Square. Admission to this museum was included with our ticket for the Doge's Palace so we decided to check it out. Just to manage expectations, visiting this after the Doge's Palace made the visit very lackluster and underwhelming... ... but it's more important to prioritize going to the Doge's Palace at an earlier time to avoid crowds so I wouldn't advise on coming here first. If you're limited on time, you can skip it. This museum captures the history, art, and daily life of the Venetian Republic. We saw ancient maps and globes. It was fascinating to see how the world was perceived before the discovery of North and South America. There were also paintings and sculptures from famous Italian artists. There were also historic documents and objects from the old republic.

This was one of my favorite museums in Venice, and I'm truly shocked that some reviews on here…read morerecommend skipping it. I guess it depends what you're into. The museum is situated right on st. Marks square directly opposite st. Marks basilica and is in a palatial building that stretches across the square. The archeological museum Is also a part of this same collection. Architecturally the building is fantastic, and the rooms rival those of the Ducal palace. Unlike the ducal palace; this museum also has a whole bunch of artifacts which relate to the history of Venice. My favorite parts were the classical sculptures, the medieval maps, and the extensive coin collections. Ticket was a common with the ducal palace. This museum also had fewer people and that also made it more enjoyable.

Beautiful paintings and silks can be found in this museum. There are several boards used to give…read moreyou context of the artist, history, and architecture before you enter. The silk dresses and remnants of other silk patterns are plentiful. Beautiful colors and designs as well as the tools used to create them can be found throughout. Don't forget to look up and view the silk chandeliers. Geometric designs covered by beautiful silks create interesting light. My favorites were the paintings, especially those depicting the city of Venice. There were also many portraits of women in various poses. The ones of the women looking away were interesting. It was fun to see some images in a beginning stage where some of the picture was still a drawing and other parts had begun to be painted. It was also interesting to see the models of theatres. Lots of variety in the displayed art. For 10eu, it was a great sample of art.

Worth a trip to the Gallerie dell' Accademia when visiting Venezia…read more I recommend lunch or dinner at Al Vechio Maragon (nearby) after the visiting the museum.

We really need advance reservations for the Galleries dell' Accedemia, the museum that houses…read moreMichangelo's famous sculpture of DAVID. Even with timed reservations (ours were for 4.30, we waited in line for over a half hour. The place was packed and everyone seemed to have a single focus - see the statue of David and get the heck out of the gallery. Except for my wife who actually tried exploring some of the other exhibits. I'd say it was worth waiting in line and paying 40€ each to see David. It's well worth the wait to see this statue.

An interesting museum with lots packed into a relatively small space. Plenty of models, cannons,…read moreand information on engineering. Well worth a visit.

This was a must see for me when I came to Venice. Why.......it's a naval Museum and it has models…read more Warning up front, this place is expansive and 5 ish floors. There is plenty to see so block off some time for this. I'm not going to spill all the beans, so just go if you are ever in the neighborhood.

Normally not a museum guy, but I completely enjoyed this one. The audioguide worked perfectly and…read moreallowed me the time to follow the paintings and see things I would not have seen on my own. This is definitely worth your time. So glad we did this.

It's overwhelming. Give yourself time to view, recognize and feel this art environment. The…read morepaintings, woodwork, wood sculptures, tile work etc. The restoration video is educational about the precise process of bring the color back to the original form