Fondazione Querini Stampalia

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Nigel Cooke: Bad Habits

British painter Nigel Cooke's first solo show in Italy, staged during the 2026 Biennale in the library's portego, transformed into an artist's studio.

Now showing5 May – 22 Nov€15

The Dreamer

A multi-screen anthology film starring Count Giovanni Querini, weaving his dream journey through works by Bellini, Longhi and Bella and six contemporary artists.

Now showingFrom 5 May€15

Cosmotechnics: Ding Yi as a Planetary Code

Shanghai abstractionist Ding Yi shows new black-and-white paintings and stone steles from his Appearance of Crosses series, curated by Cramerotti and Scalera.

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€15

Permanent Collections

Gabriel Bella and Scenes from Venetian Life

An immersive room of Gabriel Bella's paintings: parades, ceremonies, festivals and games documenting the rituals of the 18th-century Serenissima.

Permanent collection€15

Giovanni Bellini's Masterpiece: Presentation at the Temple

Bellini's c.1470 Presentation at the Temple, a private devotional image whose dark ground and sepulchral swaddling foretell the Passion.

Permanent collection€15

Carlo Scarpa, the Poet of Architecture

Carlo Scarpa's 1959-63 redesign of the ground floor and courtyard garden, a landmark of 20th-century architecture where water, stone and light meet.

Permanent collection€15

Pietro Longhi's Venice

About thirty playful 'snapshots' by Pietro Longhi of 18th-century Venetian domestic and social life, one of the largest groups of his work anywhere.

Permanent collection€15

Nearby

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Museo di Palazzo Grimani

Architecture1 min walk

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Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)

Architecture3 min walk

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Ocean Space (Chiesa di San Lorenzo)

ArchitectureFree4 min walk

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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

Art5 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Fondazione Querini Stampalia cost?

Standard adult admission to Fondazione Querini Stampalia is €15. Reduced €12; free for under-18s, visitors with disabilities plus a carer, and Venice residents on Sundays. One ticket covers the collections, Scarpa Area, garden and current exhibitions for the whole day. Library, café and bookshop free to enter.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Fondazione Querini Stampalia?

Fondazione Querini Stampalia is open Collections and exhibitions: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 (last tickets 17:30); closed Mondays. Also open on some special days (Easter Saturday, 2 June, Redentore eve, 1 and 21 November, 8, 24, 26 and 31 December). Library Tue-Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Fondazione Querini Stampalia?

Fondazione Querini Stampalia is located at Santa Maria Formosa, Castello 5252, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy, in the Castello area of Venice. The nearest stations are San Zaccaria (vaporetto) and Rialto (vaporetto).

What can I see at Fondazione Querini Stampalia?

A Venetian noble palazzo-turned-house-museum: Bellini, Longhi, a Carlo Scarpa garden and bold contemporary shows. Current highlights include Cosmotechnics: Ding Yi as a Planetary Code, Gabriel Bella and Scenes from Venetian Life and Giovanni Bellini's Masterpiece: Presentation at the Temple.

Do I need to book Fondazione Querini Stampalia in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Fondazione Querini Stampalia?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.