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Murano Glass Museums (Museo del Vetro): Entry ticket
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Ancient and modern glass works on an island just a boat ride away from Venice
Murano Glass Museum in Venice brings together glass works from Roman times through the 17th century and into the modern era. Housed in the Gothic-style Palazzo Giustinian on Murano, the museum offers a close look at glassmaking through an introductory film and, when glaziers are at work, the shaping of glass using techniques rooted in the island’s craft tradition. This entry ticket covers admission to the museum.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Murano Glass Museum
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- Audio guide (available onsite for €4)
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Murano Glass Museums (Museo del Vetro): Entry ticket:
Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 8 Venice
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Murano Glass Museum brings ancient and modern glass works together on an island just a boat ride from Venice. The appeal lies in the objects themselves: glass shaped into art across different periods, with a visit that gives this distinctive material more attention than a passing glance.
Glass from Roman times to the 17th century
The collection includes Roman artifacts from the 1st and 3rd centuries, as well as works dating to the 17th century. These give the visit a broad historical reach. Rather than focusing only on contemporary creations, the displays let you look at glass objects from widely separated eras and consider the material through the surviving pieces.
A closer look at the craft
An introductory film explains how local artists crafted glass artworks, adding a practical dimension to the objects on display. It gives you a look at the making process, not just the finished result. The craft continues today, with glassmakers twisting and shaping glass and reinterpreting ancient techniques for the modern world.
Inside Palazzo Giustinian
The museum occupies Palazzo Giustinian, a Gothic-style palace that was once home to the bishops of Torcello. The building adds an architectural reason to pause during the visit. Its flamboyant style makes the palace itself a subject for photographs, alongside the glass collection housed within it.
What your ticket includes
The ticket includes entrance to the Murano Glass Museum. Special exhibitions are excluded. An audio guide is also excluded from the entry price, but is available onsite for €4 if you want spoken commentary during your visit.
Location and access
The museum is at Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 8, on Murano in Venice, Italy. Wheelchair access is available. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted, so you can present your ticket on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Murano Glass Museums (Museo del Vetro): Entry ticket
It includes entrance to the Murano Glass Museum. Special exhibitions are excluded.
An introductory film explains how local artists crafted glass artworks, and visitors may see glaziers shaping glass using techniques reinterpreted for the modern world.
Yes, wheelchair access is available.
Yes. Smartphone tickets are accepted, and tickets are delivered instantly.
No. An audio guide is excluded from the ticket and is available onsite for €4.
No. The cancellation policy is non-cancellable.
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Società Cooperativa Culture
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