Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass Museum)

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BABEL - Marco Toso Borella

About twenty new works by Murano artist Marco Toso Borella, scratched into gold leaf on glass, on incommunicability in an age of social media and AI.

Now showing12 Jun – 30 Mar 2027€15

La Tua Perla per Venezia 2026

Finalist works from the international Venetian glass bead competition, shown in the museum's Venetian Bead Room; visitors can vote for their favourite bead.

Now showing12 Sept – 10 Jan 2027€15

Permanent Collections

1900-1970: Glass and Design

20th-century Murano glass: Zecchin, Martinuzzi's bubbled pulegoso, Venini under Carlo Scarpa and Fulvio Bianconi, Seguso filigree and Poli's sommerso.

Permanent collection€15

Between the 14th and 17th Centuries: The Golden Age

Venice's glass golden age: Angelo Barovier's crystal, the enamelled Barovier Cup, diamond-point engraving, ice glass, filigree and aventurine.

Permanent collection€15

The Origins: Archaeological Glass

Ancient glass from Roman blown funerary urns found in Dalmatian necropolises to 10th-11th-century Murano fragments excavated at San Donato.

Permanent collection€15

Visitor Information

How much does Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass Museum) cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass Museum) is €15. Reduced €7.50 for ages 6-14, students 15-25, over-65s, Rolling Venice and ISIC holders; free for Venice residents, under-6s, visitors with disabilities plus companion, ICOM members.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass Museum)?

Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass Museum) is open Daily 10:00-18:00 (Apr-Oct, last entry 17:00); 10:00-17:00 Nov-Mar (last entry 16:00). Until 26 Sep 2026, Fridays and Saturdays open until 20:00. Closed 25 December and 1 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass Museum)?

Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass Museum) is located at Fondamenta Giustinian 8, 30141 Murano, Venezia, Italy, in the Murano area of Venice. The nearest stations are Murano Museo (vaporetto), Murano Navagero (vaporetto) and Murano Faro (vaporetto).

What can I see at Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass Museum)?

Murano's glass museum: 4,000 years of glass, from Roman urns to the Barovier Cup and 20th-century Venini design. Current highlights include 1900-1970: Glass and Design, BABEL - Marco Toso Borella and Between the 14th and 17th Centuries: The Golden Age.

Do I need to book Museo del Vetro (Murano Glass 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 Vetro (Murano Glass 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.