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    Peggy Guggenheim Collection

    4.4 (90 reviews)
    ModerateMuseums, Art Galleries
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Empire of Light by Rene Magritte
    Tiffany K.

    I've been to Venice a few times and yet never visited this museum before! So glad I did. This was the former residence of Peggy Guggenheim and is now a museum of her collection. There are pieces in here I didn't know were from here! I'm a big fan of Magritte and one of his most famous paintings is here. There is an emphasis on contemporary art featuring Picasso, Dali, Max Ernst, Calder, Francis Bacon. Love the waterfront views of this place and the garden. The neighborhood leading to the museum also has some cool boutiques!

    Pollack
    Andrea U.

    The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is closed on Tuesday's, & opened from 10 AM until 6, but the last ticket is sold at 5:15. Admission is $17.50 reduced for seniors and children. We purchased time tickets on line in advance. Photography is permitted, just no tripods. There is a cafe with sandwiches, salads, pastas & wine. There are two gift shops, one inside the museum and another next door. We spent :40 weaving through the small rooms admiring her art. We spent another:20 next door in the temporary exhibit. The Guggenheim collection Is considered one of the most important Italian museums of European and American art of the 20th century. It is located in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal in Venice. The museum presents Peggy Guggenheim's personal collection, masterpieces from the Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof collection, a sculpture garden & temporary exhibitions. We saw some Picasso's, Koon's, Pollack, Calder's, .... Her grave & that of her dogs.

    Celebrating morning wood
    Charles S.

    Fabulous museum of modern art displayed in Peggy Guggenheim's villa. The location on the Grand Canal is fabulous. The art is better. The villa is a series of fairly small rooms -- this was her home -- so it can feel a bit crowded. Purchase your tickets on line in advance. There's a lovely café for coffee and pastry or a light lunch. And the views of Venice from the terrace are great. Extra points: Peggy Guggenheim-- and her pets -- are buried in the garden.

    A metal piece of a male frustration?
    Stephanie C.

    Very well done tour. It is her home and to have the amount of us was not very productive. There were many large groups and it made it challenging to explore her masterpieces comfortably. I couldn't believe all the amazing pieces she was able to acquire. A must if you are in Venice.

    Don't blink. You could miss a cute little statue or art installation tucked away.  The courtyard is the best!
    Jennifer J.

    This is a must every time I come to Venice. You see how I did that? My little humble brag about how often I visit Venice. Get the audio tour. It's only 6 or 7 euros more. You'll need an 1.5 to see everything. But!! They start packing everybody up at about 15 till six so don't think you can stay there until 6 PM. Make sure you make extra time to sit in a courtyard which is the icing on this delicious cake.

    Some cool art
    Akiko I.

    - Locale Destination - It's right in front of water - Fondamenta venier dal Leon and Dorsoduro in Venice Italy. Water taxi can take you nearby! It's not that far away from bus station (where I stayed). Ticket: obviously easier to do it online. You'll wait to get in without it. Price: €16 is a total ripoff for what you could see. Some super famous ones like Kandinsky, but still... The exhibit was weird modern fine art. It can encourage kids to become awesome artists in their book. I might be the next Picaso. lol. You put your bag in the locker (free). - Gluttony Expedition - It's more modern pop art & fine are - many of them were "Je ne sais pas" (I don't know In French). Sculpture: weird - Conqueror's Deduction - I love art - something beautiful. But not this type of modern fine art. There were some famous one like Kandinsky. But the curator's explanation was kinda BS to me. €16/person is a total rip off - in Venice. I can have a good meal or 3 awesome gelato with much more satisfaction than this. Not a good show.

    Laurence K.

    What a great collection of Art . The museum is in her Villa when she lives here . It's laid out quite nice and has some amazing art Rembrandt Pollock Dali and the excited man on horse statue outside well worth visiting

    Courtyard
    Grace L.

    The outdoor area of this museum is beautiful, but the experience itself was just alright. Tickets are $15 for adults and $9 for students. You can make a reservation online or at the door (for later the same day). Make sure to bring your green pass or vaccine cards. There are free lockers to put your belongings and they provide plastic bags and gloves to do so. They limit entry into the house so you may have to wait a while to actually enter the museum. Luckily, the courtyard area is super nice and breezy. Plenty of seating outside and is well-designed. Once inside, they let you walk in one direction only through the rooms. Even though they limit entry, the museum felt extremely crowded and social distancing is impossible. I think it's because the rooms themselves are small. There is also no inside seating through the whole museum. There is also an outside area facing the grand canal that is super breezy and aesthetic. The pieces are more on the modern side and the plaques don't do the pieces enough justice. There are several Picassos and Dalis.

    Painting and glassworks
    R C.

    This is the resting place of Peggy Guggenheim and her beloved pets and showcases her art collection. The collection features Picasso, Dali, Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, and many other cubist and surrealist artists. Her dining table is another beautiful highlight of the tour!

    David L.

    Solomon Guggenheim raked in a vast fortune, enough that his extended family could live large. This is a fabulous mansion on the toniest stretch of the Grand Canal. Niece Peggy Guggenheim lived in Venice for most of her life and died here at 81. She's buried in the courtyard, along with many of her Lhasa Apso dogs. It looks like it took her a while to hit her stride as a dog owner. See the photos.Early on, they only lasted a few years. Later they had normal dog lifespans. Peg had a rep as the "female Casanova" (think a 15th century Hefner). Her collection reflects this. The boy on horseback statue on the grand portico facing the canal is clearly glad to see you when you arrive. Many items in her personal collection would be right at home in the Playboy Mansion. Shows how far you can go with a high school education and a rich uncle.

    Eric B.

    After our tour of the Palazzo Ducale and Lunch, Erin & Jim wanted to go inside the Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco for a closer look, while Gayle and I were itching to see the Peggy Guggenheim collection. I love historical churches too and after all, we do have plans to walk the Camino de Santiago next year (Portuguese Way). Yet, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and lots of "you must see" advice was calling our name. Gayle and I enjoyed a leisurely walk over, which included traversing the Ponte dell'Accademia and enjoying the view of Canal Grande. You can see the Museum from the Bridge. The collection is housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an 18th-century palace, which was Guggenheim's home. The Museum was originally the private collection of the American heiress Peggy Guggenheim, who began displaying the artworks to the public seasonally in 1951. After her death in 1979. it passed to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, which eventually opened the collection year-round. Gayle and I thoroughly enjoyed our too short visit. I particularly liked the outdoor areas including water-side and the sculpture garden. The inside galleries were well appointed and interesting, especially when I tried to overlay what the House looked like before it became a Museum. The collection is varied, which is what you might expect from these series of private collaborations. There are big names and small represented and always an interesting angle as approached them in our own unique ways. Our visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection was time and money well spent. In a City full of centuries old history and culture, this place should fit right in to any Venice-based travel plan. And in the case of companions who want to see something else in Venezia, it was just a simple matter of easily meeting up later at the nearby Zattere.

    Fancypants X.

    This was Peggy Guggenheim's home on the Grand Canal and the artwork displayed was her personal collection. Many of the artists were her friends and/or lovers. Let that sink in and grasp what a charmed, whirlwind life the socialite lived. Now I can't see the hashtag #goals without thinking of Peggy Guggenheim. Picasso, Pollack, Duchamp, Klee, Magritte, Dali, & once-husband Ernst are amongst the painters whose art decorates this enchanting home-cum-gallery. The sculpture garden has some particularly #selfie worthy pieces. Admission is €15, €9 for students. All belongings must be stored in a locker. The property isn't particularly huge; carve out at leave 1.5-2 hours to take it all it.

    The best backdrop for photos in Peggy Guggenheim's backyard
    Ashley S.

    This is a wonderfully curated exhibit of contemporary art in the former home of Peggy Guggenheim. Even if you're not a fan of some of her whacky pieces, you'll love the canal views from her "backyard" which is a fun place to rest for a while. Highly recommend getting an audio guide or asking curators about the pieces, because there aren't many written explanations. You can also pay your respects to this ultra-mod patron by visiting her final resting place in the courtyard.

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    Poorly run and swarming with bored schoolchildren great collection of artwork though. Audio tour technology is out of date

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    Palazzo Grassi

    3.4(9 reviews)
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    If you're like me, a lover of contemporary art, you must stop by Palazzo Grassi while in Venice…read more I remember my time "getting lost" in Venice and stumbling across this hidden gem. After seeing and admiring a mind numbing amount of Renaissance art while in Italy, it was refreshing to come across this modern art museum for a change of pace. The museum is owned by François Pinault, owner of Kering, the group that owns Gucci, Balenciago, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney and... Puma, Volcom, and Tretorn among other brands. Pinault owns one of the biggest collections of contemporary art worldwide Check their website for current exhibitions -- http://www.palazzograssi.it/en Good luck finding it!

    This 18th century palazzo has an impressive history of its own. At one time it was occupied by the…read moreJesuits. In the 1980s it was bought and restored by FIAT. Currently owned by French fashion mogul Francois Pinault. It holds wonderful, inspiring exhibitions - the recent 'Picasso, la joie de vivre' was magnificent. The building itself is splendid with a wonderful staircase and stunningly ornate gold encrusted ceilings. Gazing out of the windows provides a further brilliant, if slightly distracting, artistic vision. As an avid art collector, Pinault's personal collection is deeply impressive, varied and often quirky featuring notable works by Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons. If you need a breather from the art overload, take a break in the palazzo's cafe run by renowned restaurant Vecio Fritolin. Enjoy a light lunch or just a restorative caffe.

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    Damien Hirst at Venice Biennale 2017, "Treasure from the wreck of the Unbelievable".

    Palazzo Grassi - Damien Hirst at Venice Biennale 2017,  "Treasure from the wreck of the Unbelievable".

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    La Buranella

    La Buranella

    4.8(4 reviews)
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    I love Burano! In turn, I love my unique piece of art from La Buranella. It's my own little piece…read moreof Italy! As you get off the boat in Burano, La Buranella is one of the first places you come across. We walked in to see a father and son painting scenes of Burano, surrounding Murano glass that is placed just so in order to make up the Burano buildings and landscape. We were instantly intrigued, but continued on our way to the town. After perusing the shops and streets of Burano, we found ourselves back in La Buranella. The paintings that the men were originally working on were now dry. We decided that this would be a perfect souvenir to remember our first European vacation by. I look at it daily!

    I'm the sort of traveler who wants to take a piece of the trip home. I want to be transported back…read moreto that magical place I visited. So, my souvenir of choice is usually art. With a glance, I'm back - the sounds, the sights, the smells. When I was in Burano (one of the small islands around Venice - another is Murano) last May, it was pouring rain. But that didn't stop it from being one of the highlights of my trip. This little island is full of winding streets, picturesque footbridges, and brightly colored houses with brightly colored skiffs to go with them. We had less than 2 hours to explore Burano as we had to catch the last vaporetto back for the night. As we were heading back to the vaporetto stop, I was desperately looking for that perfect item to take home with me. Yes, I tried their delicious pastries and I bought a handmade lace shawl for my mom, but I needed something special. On the right side of the street, facing the vaporetto stop, there was a tiny shop - La Buranella! We stepped out of the rain and it was like stepping into a painting. Vibrant colors on the walls and the art instantly lifted my spirits. I almost couldn't decide - because Giuliano (the artist) is so talented and really captures the feeling of Burano in all of his work. But I decided on one that combined the colorful houses, the picturesque footbridges, and the little boats into one perfect picture. If you're on Burano, I highly recommend you stop by La Buranella to see Guiliano's work and to pick up a few reminders of your own trip!

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    Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art - Opere

    Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art

    3.5(10 reviews)
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    Start off by saying most of the art and exhibits were pretty cool not all of it was to my taste,…read morebut I'm sure somebody liked some of it. One star rating is because one of the art babysitter at one of the exhibits decided it was appropriate to scream at me from only 3 m away. Because I stuck my head through a hole in the blinds to look out the window. The hole was already there, and I was not touching the art. And frankly, the view through the hole of Venice was much better than any of the shitty modern art they had on display. Most of the art babysitters use their indoor voices, but this one was inappropriate yelled at the top of her lungs. For some reason, she wasn't wearing the normal babysitter outfit that the rest of the babysitters, wear. And then took it upon herself to follow me throughout the installation standing only 1 m behind me breathing down my neck. Until I went to the next exhibit, quite annoying and inappropriate. The rest of the art babysitters behaved appropriate. I hope you train your art babysitters better in the future. And maybe explains why there was only a handful of people at this museum to begin with if everybody gets rubbed the wrong way when walking through the exhibits.

    I have to admit that I only visited this museum in order to see Gustav Klimt's Judith II. To say…read morethe least, the painting is magnificent! It was worth ten times the price of the ticket, the time and the effort of finding this museum, and the dragging of your family across Venice to get a glimpse of Klimt's masterpiece. In general however, the museum offers a very limited collection of modern artworks. Of note are Chagall, Miró, Kandinsky, Bonnard, and omnipresent sculptures of Rodin. I can't give the museum fewer than 4 stars - the pleasure of seeing Judith would make it blasphemous!

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    Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art
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