Museo del Merletto (Burano Lace Museum)

What's On

Permanent Collections

The Burano Lace School (1872-1970)

The school founded in this very palace in 1872 under Queen Margherita's patronage: its pieces, posters and archive documents from nearly a century of work.

Permanent collection€7

19th – 20th Century

Lace's decline under machine competition and its revival led by Andriana Marcello's committees, plus the corner where Burano lacemakers work live.

Permanent collection€7

From the Origins to the 16th Century

The first room traces how Venetian needle lace emerged in the Renaissance, with rare early examples and the pattern books that spread its designs across Europe.

Permanent collection€7

17th – 18th Century

Lace's golden age: spectacular Baroque Venetian gros point and rose point, so prized that Louis XIV's France lured Venetian lacemakers away to copy them.

Permanent collection€7

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 The Burano Lace School (1872-1970), 19th – 20th Century and 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.