Venice is famous across the world for its glass. The Murano Glass Museum is the best place to learn all about the history, secrets and wonderful products of this art.
An art that has embodied the greatness of Venice since the Middle Ages, glassmaking is still the best known Venetian craft in the world today. Murano is the capital and its museum traces an art form that goes back centuries.
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Opening days
From Thursday to Sunday
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Opening times
11.00 - 17.00
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before the closing time
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Closing
25 December, 1 January and 1 May
- Web Murano Glass Museum
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility
The museum is accessible.
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Info Reservation
848 082 000 | +39 04142730892 from abroad and mobile phones
Museo del Vetro. History
Back in 1689 the bishop of Torcello, Marco Giustinian, established his residence in a splendid Gothic-style palace on the island of Murano. It was at this prestigious site that the first section of the glass museum was founded in 1861 to gather together numerous ancient and recent examples of an art that had made Venice famous worldwide. Here, just a few minutes’ vaporetto ride from Venice, a genuine journey back in time awaits you.
Visiting the museum
Have you always had an interest in precious Murano glass chandeliers? Have you always wondered how murrine are made? Are you enchanted by the delicate perfection of blown glass? Have you heard of the Venetian ‘impiraresse’ but aren’t really sure who they are? Come to the Glass Museum where you can learn about all these things and much more besides.
The absorbing and fascinating displays will take you through centuries of the history of glass, from the Roman finds in the archaeology section through to the first Venetian artefacts of the Middle Ages, and from 15th century crystal glass to 16th century filigree glass. From the birth of Briati’s armed chandeliers, which revolutionised the glass world, to the grandiose mirrors of the 18th century and through to modern designer creations.
Plan your visit to the Glass Museum right away. Be amazed by the splendour of an art that made Venice famous the world over!
Want to spend an entire day on the islands of the lagoon? Discover the other places we recommend!
Services
- Bookshop
Additional Info
The site is included in Venice Museum Pass
Where
Fondamenta Marco Giustinian 8 ( VE)
Transportation
BY WATERBUS
From Piazzale Roma: Line 4.1 or Line 4.2 or DM Museo Murano stop
From the Venice Train Station Santa Lucia : Line 4.1 or Line 4.2 or DM Museo Murano stop
From the Lido: Lide 5.1, until the Fondamenta Nuove stop, then change to Line 4.1, Museo Murano stop
Visiting Rules
- Do not enter the museum if you have any symptoms of an acute respiratory infection (fever, cough, cold)
- Always wear a mask to protect your nose and mouth Wash and disinfect your hands often, even if you’re wearing gloves, using the sanitizer bottles distributed throughout the museum
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, even if you’re wearing gloves
- When you sneeze, or cough use a handkerchief and make sure your hands have no direct contact with the secretions
- Don’t hug anyone or shake hands Follow the one-way itinerary as indicated; do not linger in areas where people are passing through, and always make sure you are 1 metre away from other people
- You may only sit down on seats that have the pertinent signs
- Respect the limits for the number of people allowed in each room
- Follow indications given by the staff regarding any queues while waiting to use the washrooms or certain exhibition rooms
