Scuola Grande di San Rocco

What's On

Permanent Collections

The Treasure

Surviving silver and gold of the confraternity in Giorgio Fossati's 1770s room: reliquaries, processional crosses, a coral candlestick and a Mamluk carpet.

Permanent collection€12

Titian's Annunciation

Titian's Annunciation (c. 1535), bequeathed in 1555, hangs on the grand staircase landing beside Tintoretto's later Visitation, painted as its pendant.

Permanent collection€12

Chapter Room: Tintoretto's Biblical Cycle

The great upper hall Tintoretto painted from 1575 to 1581: Old Testament ceiling canvases such as the Bronze Serpent above ten New Testament scenes on the walls.

Permanent collection€12

Sala dell'Albergo: Tintoretto's Crucifixion

The room where Tintoretto won his commission in 1564 by installing St Roch in Glory unasked, dominated by his 12-metre Crucifixion (1565) and Passion scenes.

Permanent collection€12

Ground Floor Hall: Life of the Virgin

Tintoretto's last cycle here (1582-87): eight vast canvases on the life of Mary and Christ's infancy, from the Annunciation to the Massacre of the Innocents.

Permanent collection€12

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Casa di Carlo Goldoni

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Ca' Rezzonico – Museo del Settecento Veneziano

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Palazzo Grassi

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Palazzo Fortuny (Museo Fortuny)

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Visitor Information

How much does Scuola Grande di San Rocco cost?

Standard adult admission to Scuola Grande di San Rocco is €12. Reduced €10 (70+ and selected memberships); students under 26 €8; ages 8-18 €3; family €26; free for under 8s and disabled visitors with companion. Scuola + Church combined ticket €14. No online ticket sales; buy at the door.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Scuola Grande di San Rocco?

Scuola Grande di San Rocco is open Daily 9:30-17:30 (ticket office closes 17:00). Closed 25 December, 1 January and Easter. Extraordinary 2026 changes: 24 Sep, 7 & 9 Oct 9:30-15:30; 17 Oct 9:30-14:00; 18 Oct 13:30-17:30; closed 3 Oct, 10 Oct and 3 Nov.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Scuola Grande di San Rocco?

Scuola Grande di San Rocco is located at Campo San Rocco, San Polo 3052, 30125 Venezia, Italy, in the San Polo area of Venice. The nearest stations are San Tomà (vaporetto), Piazzale Roma and Venezia Santa Lucia.

What can I see at Scuola Grande di San Rocco?

Tintoretto's "Sistine Chapel": over 60 canvases still hanging in the Renaissance halls they were painted for. Current highlights include The Treasure, Titian's Annunciation and Chapter Room: Tintoretto's Biblical Cycle.

Do I need to book Scuola Grande di San Rocco 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 Scuola Grande di San Rocco?

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.