We are all about the museums when traveling. This one did not disappoint the entrance fee was like…read moremost in Europe. Staff were accommodating and lots to learn. Had items in booth English and Italian.

If you're looking for a weird place that nobody seems to know about, Venice's hottest museum is Il…read moreMuseo di Storia Naturale. Packed in a sinking canalside palace where all the 1920s Venetian explorers displayed the pilfered remains of African expeditions, this moody place has everything: tall dinosaur fossils with eerie music accompaniment, mazes of prehistoric shells with dramatic lighting, and room after room of tastefully arranged taxidermy and medical dissection models. It's beautifully macabre and unforgettable.

Palazzo Ducale or the Doge's Palace was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Venice. Ducale or…read moreDoge means Duke. The Duke was the highest governing position in Venice, and this is once where they lived. While strolling St. Mark's Square I already admired the beauty of the building. The building has gothic architecture with influences from the Byzantine times, Islamic and European Medieval styles. My camera does not do its' beauty justice. The tickets to Doge's Palace are time entry tickets, but they didn't seem to be too strict compared to other museums. Tickets are 37€/person. There is a baggage check in area for large items like a backpack, at no cost. It's nice because my boyfriend and I left our stuff there, even things that weren't required to be checked so we walked around more lightly. I only kept my phone for photos. One of the first things I remember seeing is the snitch mailbox. In the olden days the citizens were encouraged to rat on one another and they can leave anonymous tips for the government here. Unfortunately as a result many were wrongfully imprisoned... and there is a full on prison in the later ends of the tour. It was really scary to walk through. On a more positive note, there had the most stunning golden staircase and one of the most incredible largest paintings in the world, the Il Parasido by Jacopo Tintoretto. A must visit when visiting Venice!

Situated between the Basilica di San Marco and the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront, the Palazzo…read moreDucale, or Doge's (Duke's) Palace, is arguably the jewel in the crown. It was the seat of the government of Venice for centuries and hosted various government institutions, including the Great Council and the Council of Ten, which controlled the affairs of the republic. Its façade featured intricate marble reliefs, elegant arches, and decorative elements that showcased the beauty of the place where my partner, our friend, family members, and I had gotten self-guided tickets without a reservation last Saturday and moved quickly. One entered the palazzo through a door next to the Lagoon into an enormous courtyard and the Arco Foscari. Here we saw the mix of styles that made up the palace, as successive doges tried to make the palace ever more magnificent. Inside, one can explore a series of opulent rooms, grand halls, and ornate chambers adorned with exquisite artworks, stunning frescoes, and elaborate ceilings. Notable rooms include the Doge's apartments, the Hall of the Great Council, and the Chamber of the Council of Ten. Plan a minimum of two hours to get a good bit of history, which is a living echo of a world that helped shape Europe. We can recommend.

Murano is synonymous with Venetian glasswork and I came bubbling with expectations to the island…read morevia a very crowded vaporetto on a sunny spring morning. Even before setting foot on shore I could see the glass souvenir stores, signs for showrooms and glimpses of workshops down alleys. From a number of online sources this museum was listed as a stop to learn more about the history and background of Venetian glass and although some reviews gave it a meh rating I decided to come check it out for myself. For a museum on an island full of glass artwork, I agreed with prior assessments in that there were relatively fewer glass pieces than I expected, and the museum itself wasn't extensive, comprising of about a dozen rooms and taking only about 1 hour to walk thru at a leisurely pace. There were some general history placards placed in the rooms and the path of the glass exhibits followed chronologically. Being such a popular destination the museum felt a bit haggard in the condition of the floors, though the overall atmosphere was still clean and calmer than the busy streets closer to the glass shops. Not sure that I'd recommend coming by unless you had extra time in Venice, there are many other sights around the island and beyond to check out that would probably be more arresting. Tickets can be purchased individually for €10 adult, €7.50 discounted for children, students or adults over 65. You can also purchase tickets in combination with the Burano Lace Museum for €12, or as the Museum Pass for $40 which includes a single entry over course of 6 months to several other city/civic museums including the museums in Saint Mark's Square and several others. Worth it if you plan on checking out the glass museum, Doge's Palace and one more museum, as a ticket to the palace is €30 by itself. They don't allow backpacks or jackets inside though free lockers are provided. Bathrooms are available on the premises.

Though I'm a nerd, I'm not crazy about museums. And I'm not into glass. However, this museum was…read morepretty cool. We saw old glass, new glass... I guess it's worth 10 euro/person... barely. It would be a better deal if they charged 5 euro/person or included the audio tour (that was extra, so we didn't do it). Still, the Musel del Vetro is an OK place to spend 30 minutes.

Just a delightful day & experience. We stayed right nearby, which was a treat in itself, but loved…read moreseeing the entire collection & home. I do think 7 dollars pp for the headset is asking a bit too much following a fairly generous admission fee. If you purchase tickets for after something like 3:30 pm, you can enter at any time after that until last entry, so that was nice. Free small lockers for your jackets. They will not allow or hold luggage, I mention this because we wanted to visit before our Airbnb was ready, but unfortunately did not see that nearby there were luggage storage places. We could have used our wasted waiting time better. While I am not a huge fan of modern art, it was so nice to see the inside & terrace/dock of the estate and learn about her dear daughter, Pegeen, who passed away prematurely. I loved the little story about the statue with the detachable phallus that inevitably needed to be soldered on after being stolen many times. A stunning & tranquil corner of Venice.

Mega over-crowded! We bought tickets online because it may "sell out". I don't think they would…read moreever sell out-seems packing hundreds of people into very small rooms and hallways was just fine. Large student groups of uninterested kids and bougie aficionados with no self-awareness abound. Not sure if the art or people watching was more insufferable. We spent about 20 min inside before we bailed. Also, 90% of the art looks like what second graders produce and parents would hang on a fridge. Want to see art? Walk thru any of the art galleries with photography and oil paintings for sale-far better plan. Not sure how this gets nearly 5 stars. During the very busy season this place must be even more insane. How about limit the crowds, especially for those with the foresight to pre-purchase tickets to avoid what we experienced.

I visited the Museo Revoltella ealier this summer when my husband and I were in Trieste for a day…read moreon a road trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana. I love an art museum, but the museum wasn't one of the highlights of our day in Trieste. The building was confusingly laid out, so maybe I missed some of the collection, but the permanent collection didn't wow me. I did enjoy the period rooms and the Van Gogh exhibit. But the highlight of the museum for me was the building itself - it's stunning. Overall, it wasn't a standout museum to me, but it's a nice museum to visit if you're in Trieste and want to take in a little art!

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.

The National Archaeological Museum is located next to the Correr Museum and the Marciana Library…read more It has several original Greek, bronze, ceramic, jewels and coins. Even though it seems conjunctional with Correr Museum, technically operated by different entities. I think you can only get access to this museum buying the combo tickets.

Surprisingly good museum for a city like Venice! The museum has dinosaurs, a good coverage of human…read moredevelopment and lots of well presented animal displays. Certainly not the equivalent of New York or London, but a good place to take the kids for a break.

Cute little museum that showcases their local hero with his life and work. It's more of an…read moreinteractive museum of replicas of some of his most famous creations. Located in a historic section of Venice. It's in need of some updates but over all it's cute.

Wonderful museum with so much to see. Would highly recommend on your next trip to Italy.read more