La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale)

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Venice Pavilion: Note Persistenti

Curated by Giovanna Zabotti, a lagoon-inspired show with Dardust, Paolo Fantin, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov and Alberto Scodro, opening on a reflecting pool of underwater "notes".

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€30

British Pavilion: Predicting History: Testing Translation – Lubaina Himid

Lubaina Himid's large multi-panel paintings of architects, boatbuilders and tailors debating whether to move or stay probe belonging and making a home somewhere new.

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€30

French Pavilion: Comme Saturne – Yto Barrada

Yto Barrada draws on the long history of textile work in a sequence of environments: suspended shapes, a Saturn room of folded wool, and stalling machines.

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€30

Italian Pavilion: Con te con tutto – Chiara Camoni

Chiara Camoni fills the Tese delle Vergini at the Arsenale with 24 life-sized sculptures woven from plants, flowers, plastics and debris, curated by Cecilia Canziani.

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€30

German Pavilion: Ruin – Henrike Naumann & Sung Tieu

Henrike Naumann and Sung Tieu use vanished East German sites as blueprints; Tieu wraps the facade in a trompe-l'oeil mosaic of a ruined Berlin housing block.

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€30

US Pavilion: Call Me the Breeze – Alma Allen

Alma Allen's biomorphic sculptures in walnut burl, volcanic rock, Yule marble and bronze explore elevation and transformation of matter, in the Giardini's US Pavilion.

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€30

Japan Pavilion: Grass Babies, Moon Babies – Ei Arakawa-Nash

For the pavilion's 70th anniversary, Ei Arakawa-Nash merges art and parenting: visitors carry one of 200 baby dolls through the gardens and Yoshizaka's building.

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€30

In Minor Keys – 61st International Art Exhibition

Koyo Kouoh's Biennale Arte 2026, completed by her team after her 2025 death: 110 artists across the Giardini, Arsenale and Venice, tuned to earth, life and quiet signals.

Now showing9 May – 22 Nov€30

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Museo Storico Navale

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Ocean Space (Chiesa di San Lorenzo)

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Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)

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Museo di Palazzo Grimani

Architecture18 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale) cost?

Standard adult admission to La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale) is €30. €20 over-65s and Venice residents; €16 students and under-26s; free for children 0-6. One ticket gives one entry each to Giardini and Arsenale.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale)?

La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale) is open Biennale Arte 2026 (9 May-22 Nov 2026): Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 from 29 Sep (last entry 17:45); until 27 Sep 11:00-19:00, Arsenale to 20:00 Fri-Sat. Closed Mondays except 16 Nov. Closed between editions (23 Nov 2026-7 May 2027).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale)?

La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale) is located at Giardini: Viale Trento 1260, 30122 Venezia; Arsenale: Campo della Tana 2169/F, 30122 Venezia, Italy, in the Castello area of Venice. The nearest stations are Giardini (vaporetto), Arsenale (vaporetto) and Giardini Biennale (vaporetto).

What can I see at La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale)?

The world's oldest art biennial, spread across Napoleon's gardens and the medieval shipyards of the Arsenale. Current highlights include Venice Pavilion: Note Persistenti, British Pavilion: Predicting History: Testing Translation – Lubaina Himid and French Pavilion: Comme Saturne – Yto Barrada.

Do I need to book La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale) 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 La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale)?

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.