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Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum)

DesignLocal HistoryHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom €7Burano (ACTV vaporetto, line 12)

Housed in the Palazzo del Podestà of Torcello on Burano's main square, the museum occupies the building that was home to the celebrated Burano Lace School from 1872 to 1970. Run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia and reopened in 2011 after restoration, it displays around 200 rare pieces tracing Venetian lace from its 16th-century origins through the Baroque and the school's revival. During opening hours local lacemakers work in the galleries, demonstrating the painstaking Burano needle-point technique.

What's On

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Piazza Baldassarre Galuppi 187, 30142 Burano, Venezia, Italy

Nearest station: Burano (ACTV vaporetto, line 12)

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Hours

Summer extended hours, last admission 16:00 until 26 September, 10:00–17:00

MonClosed
Tue10:00–16:00
Wed10:00–16:00
ThuToday10:00–16:00
Fri10:00–16:00
Sat10:00–16:00
Sun10:00–16:00

Admission

From €7

Reduced €3.50 (ages 6-14, students 15-25, over 65, Rolling Venice / ISIC). Free for Venice residents and under 6s. Also covered by The Island Museums ticket (€20, with Murano Glass Museum and Torcello Museum) and the MUVE Museum Pass (€50).

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum) cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum) is €7. Reduced €3.50 (ages 6-14, students 15-25, over 65, Rolling Venice / ISIC). Free for Venice residents and under 6s. Also covered by The Island Museums ticket (€20, with Murano Glass Museum and Torcello Museum) and the MUVE Museum Pass (€50).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum)?
Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum) is open Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00 (last admission 15:30); closed Mondays. From 1 May to 26 September 2026, Fridays and Saturdays open until 17:00 (last admission 16:00).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum)?
Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum) is located at Piazza Baldassarre Galuppi 187, 30142 Burano, Venezia, Italy, in the Burano area of Venice. The nearest station is Burano (ACTV vaporetto, line 12).
What can I see at Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum)?
Five centuries of Venetian needle lace in Burano's old lace school, with lacemakers still stitching in the galleries. Current highlights include 19th – 20th Century, 17th – 18th Century, From the Origins to the 16th Century.
Do I need to book Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum) 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 del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum)?
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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