Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume

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The Silks of Lucio Andrich

Silk panels by Lucio Andrich (1927-2003), pieced from Missoni and Como fabric offcuts and hand-stitched by Burano embroiderer Maria Tagliapietra: Dolomite legends to lagoon fauna.

Now showing9 Jun – 11 Nov€15

A Lace for Venice 2026

43 works from the 12th national lacemaking competition, in needle and bobbin lace on the theme of flowers and nature, from traditional patterns to contemporary takes.

Now showing14 Jun – 6 Jan 2027€15

Permanent Collections

The Perfume Rooms: Venice and the History of Scent

Rooms 13-19 trace Venice's perfume trade: a perfumer's workshop, musk and ambergris, the Storp Collection of bottles incl. Lalique, scent sampling and a 200-bottle perfumer's organ.

Permanent collection€15

The Piano Nobile: Life of the Venetian Nobility

Twenty rooms staged by Pier Luigi Pizzi evoke a Venetian nobleman's life in the 1600s-1700s: paintings, furnishings, glass and mannequins in embroidered, lace-trimmed costumes.

Permanent collection€15

The Portego and the Mocenigo Family Rooms

The grand central hall and frescoed salons celebrate a family of seven doges, with 1787 ceiling frescoes by Jacopo Guarana and others, portraits and gilded root-wood doors.

Permanent collection€15

Nearby

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Ca' Pesaro – International Gallery of Modern Art

Architecture1 min walk

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Fondazione Prada Venezia (Ca' Corner della Regina)

Architecture2 min walk

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Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia (Fontego dei Turchi)

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Ca' d'Oro – Galleria Giorgio Franchetti

Architecture4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume cost?

Standard adult admission to Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume is €15. Reduced €7.50 (ages 6-14, students 15-25, over 65, Rolling Venice Card, ISIC). Free for Venice residents, under 6s, ICOM members. Also on the Museums of 18th Century Venice ticket (€20) and the MUVE Museum Pass (€50).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume?

Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (1 Apr-31 Oct; last admission 17:00); 10:00-17:00 (1 Nov-31 Mar; last admission 16:00). Closed Mondays. Until 26 Sep 2026, Fridays and Saturdays open until 20:00 (last admission 19:00).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume?

Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume is located at Santa Croce 1992, 30135 Venezia, Italy, in the Santa Croce area of Venice. The nearest station is San Stae (Vaporetto Line 1).

What can I see at Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume?

A doge family's palazzo by San Stae, dressed with 18th-century Venetian gowns, frescoed salons and a museum of perfume. Current highlights include A Lace for Venice 2026, The Perfume Rooms: Venice and the History of Scent and The Piano Nobile: Life of the Venetian Nobility.

Do I need to book Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume 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 Palazzo Mocenigo – Museum of Textiles and Costume?

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.