Peggy Guggenheim Collection

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Fucina degli Angeli: Peggy Guggenheim and 20th-Century Artistic Glass

Postwar Murano glass by Egidio Costantini's Fucina degli Angeli, founded 1955, which turned artists' designs into glass with Peggy Guggenheim's backing.

Upcoming14 Nov – 29 Mar 2027€17

Permanent Collections

Constantin Brancusi, Maiastra

Brancusi's polished bronze magic bird from Romanian folklore, one of the sculptor's first explorations of the bird form.

Permanent collection€17

Pablo Picasso, The Poet

Picasso's Analytic Cubist painting of August 1911: a seated figure splintered into interlocking facets of line, plane and muted colour.

Permanent collection€17

René Magritte, Empire of Light

Magritte's Surrealist paradox: a darkened street and lamp-lit house beneath a bright daytime sky, a highlight of Peggy Guggenheim's collection.

Permanent collection€17

Marino Marini, The Angel of the City

Marini's bronze horse and rider (1948, cast 1949), arms flung wide, facing the Grand Canal from the palazzo's terrace: an ecstatic, charged modern take on Etruscan sculpture.

Permanent collection€17

Jackson Pollock, Alchemy

One of Pollock's earliest poured paintings (1947), commercial paint dripped straight onto canvas to form an immersive web of line.

Permanent collection€17

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Visitor Information

How much does Peggy Guggenheim Collection cost?

Standard adult admission to Peggy Guggenheim Collection is €17. Seniors 70+ €14; students under 26 €9; children under 10 and members free. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Peggy Guggenheim Collection?

Peggy Guggenheim Collection is open Daily 10:00-18:00 except Tuesday (closed). Last entry 17:00. Closed 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Peggy Guggenheim Collection?

Peggy Guggenheim Collection is located at Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Dorsoduro 701, 30123 Venice, Italy, in the Dorsoduro area of Venice. The nearest stations are Accademia (vaporetto lines 1, 2) and Salute (vaporetto line 1).

What can I see at Peggy Guggenheim Collection?

Peggy Guggenheim's Grand Canal palazzo, packed with Picasso, Pollock, Magritte and the heart of 20th-century modernism. Current highlights include Constantin Brancusi, Maiastra, Pablo Picasso, The Poet and René Magritte, Empire of Light.

Do I need to book Peggy Guggenheim Collection 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 Peggy Guggenheim Collection?

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.