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Arcaded facade of the Procuratie Nuove on Piazza San Marco, home of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

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One of Europe's oldest public museums, founded on the antiquities bequeathed to the Republic by Cardinal Domenico Grimani in 1523 and his nephew Giovanni Grimani in 1587. Since 1926 it has occupied rooms of the Procuratie Nuove, the former Royal Palace on Piazza San Marco. Its collections, among the most important of Greek and Roman antiquities in northern Italy, span Greece and Asia Minor, Rome, the Veneto and Adriatic, and Egypt and the Near East, including sculpture, portrait busts, ceramics, gems and coins. The museum reopened its own entrance on the Piazzetta in 2025.

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Permanent Collections

Statue of Aphrodite of the sea, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

Egypt and the Near East

Egyptian and Near Eastern antiquities gathered through Venice's centuries as a Mediterranean trading hub and antiquities market.

Permanent collection€8
Inscribed Greek decree in honour of Euboulos, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

Greece and Asia Minor

Greek sculpture, reliefs and inscriptions that Venetian collectors brought from the eastern Mediterranean, including the decree in honour of Euboulos.

Permanent collection€8
Marble head of Athena, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

Rome and Central-Southern Italy

Roman marbles and imperial portrait busts, many from the Grimani bequests, alongside works like a marble head of Athena.

Permanent collection€8
Ancient silver plate, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

Veneto and the Adriatic

Antiquities from the Venetian hinterland and Adriatic coast, from ceramics to precious metalwork such as an ancient silver plate.

Permanent collection€8

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Piazzetta San Marco 17, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Nearest station: San Marco Vallaresso (vaporetto), San Marco Giardinetti (vaporetto) and San Zaccaria (vaporetto)

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Hours

Winter hours; weekday Mondays entry via Museo Correr until 31 March 2027, 10:00–17:00

Winter hours until 31 March 2027, 10:00–17:00

MonToday10:00–18:00
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €8

Full ticket EUR 8 Wed/Sat/Sun, EUR 5 Tue/Thu/Fri (includes Marciana Library rooms); EU citizens 18-25 EUR 2; free under 18 and on the first Sunday of the month. Also included in the San Marco Museums combined ticket (EUR 35, entry via Museo Correr).

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia is €8. Full ticket EUR 8 Wed/Sat/Sun, EUR 5 Tue/Thu/Fri (includes Marciana Library rooms); EU citizens 18-25 EUR 2; free under 18 and on the first Sunday of the month. Also included in the San Marco Museums combined ticket (EUR 35, entry via Museo Correr).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia?
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia is open Daily 10:00-18:00 (1 April-31 October); 10:00-17:00 (1 November-31 March). On weekday Mondays entry is via the Museo Correr. Closed 1 January and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia?
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia is located at Piazzetta San Marco 17, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy, in the San Marco area of Venice. The nearest stations are San Marco Vallaresso (vaporetto), San Marco Giardinetti (vaporetto) and San Zaccaria (vaporetto).
What can I see at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia?
Greek and Roman marbles, gems and coins from Renaissance Venetian collections, right on Piazza San Marco. Current highlights include Egypt and the Near East, Greece and Asia Minor and Rome and Central-Southern Italy.
Do I need to book Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia 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 Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia?
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.

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