3 – Ca’ Pesaro
3 – Ca’ Pesaro. Overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, it houses both the International Modern Art Gallery and the Orient*l (Far Eastern) Art Museum.
A huge and majestic Baroque marble palace located in the district of Santa Croce, the building was originally designed by Baldassarre Longhena, in the 17th century and was completed at the beginning of the 18th. An order of enormous pillars creates the impression of double loggias, making this palace a colossal one.
With stunning architecture and canal views from the palace windows, it has a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. Less crowded than Venice’s more famous landmarks, it contains rich eclectic collections spanning continents and centuries.
If you’re into art, history, or just want a break from the tourist-heavy spots, Ca’ Pesaro is a gem.
What to see
Ticket Prices and Concessions
MUVE scheme – Passes/Cards offering money-saving reductions
“My Top 25 Museums”
Links (internal-external)
- International Modern Art Gallery and the Orient*l Art Museum.
- Santa Croce district.
- Suggested time: 2 hours.
- Vaporetto stop: San Stae.
What to see Ca’ Pesaro
It is interesting to notice that Ca’ Pesaro also played, during the first two decades of the 20th century, a revolutionary role in the Italian artistic scene; having been a launch pad for young rebellious artists, that wanted to break with tradition. The Gallery of Modern Art comprises ten rooms, each one dedicated to a specific topic or historic time.
Masterpieces by Kandinsky, Mirò, Boccioni, Morandi, de Chirico, Fattori, and de Nittis decorate the walls of most of the rooms, while the Central Hall is dedicated to works from the first Venice Biennale up to the 1950’s. The last room is devoted to Contemporary Art, with temporary exhibitions by young artists happening frequently.
The Museum has three floors
- First floor: 19th–20th century paintings and sculptures
- Second floor: Abstract and contemporary installations
- Third floor: Orient*l Art Museum
Modern Art Highlights
- Gustav Klimt’s Judith II (1909)
- Works by Kandinsky, Chagall, Rodin, Bonnard, de Chirico, Morandi, and many others
- Italian masterpieces by Boccioni, Casorati, Martini, Rossi, and more
Orient*l Art Collection
The upper floor hosts the Orient*l Art Museum. Venice has played throughout history a crucial role in economic trade and cultural exchange, especially with the Far East and has been a bridge between the West and Eastern cultures. More than 30,000 objects from Japan, Indonesia, and China are housed on this floor; taking the visitor back to the time when Venice, was a key player in the economic world scene.
- Japanese swords and armour
- Chinese ceramics
- Indonesian textiles
- All collected by Prince Enrico di Borbone during his travels
Ticket Prices (as of September 2025)
Please remmber to check the official museum websites before you book online or travel, as due to the inflationary environment, prices and concessions can change
| Ticket Type | Price (€) |
|---|---|
| Full Price | € 14.00 |
| Reduced (ages 6–14, students 15–25, over 65) | € 11.50 |
| Free Entry | Venetian residents, children under 6, disabled visitors with helper, licensed guides, teachers with school groups, ICOM members, and others |
| Family Offer | Reduced price for all family members (2 adults + 1 child under 14) |
| School Groups | €4.00 per person (Sept 1–Mar 15) |
Note. You can also buy a combined ticket for Ca’ Pesaro + Fortuny Museum for a deeper dive into Venice’s modern art legacy.
“Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia” or MUVE system
Ca’ Pesaro is part of the eleven museums MUVE scheme. The Gallery of Modern Art comprises ten rooms, each one dedicated to a specific topic or historic time.
You can read all about the MUVE scheme and its ticket structure, concessions and its money-saving “The Venice Museum Pass” and also the “Friends of MUVE” , in our introductory post to “My Top 25 Museums”, seen below: Venice Museum Guide
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My Top 25 Museums Ca’ Pesaro
Select your museum and click on the link below:
1 – Palazzo Ducale (The Doge’s Palace)
2 – Peggy Guggenheim Collection
3 – Ca’ Pesaro, not linked
6 – Scuola Grande di San Rocco
7 – San Servolo Insa*e Asylum Museum
8 – Palazzo Grassi (Francois Pinault Collection)
11 – Fondazione Querini Stampalia
24 – Museo Provinciale di Torcello
25 – Museo Archeologico Nazionale
LINKS (internal – external)
Official Website MUVE Museum – Ca’ Pesaro
Due to inflation and any existing health restrictions, please check info before visiting
To visit all the Civic Museums, Ca’ Pesaro included, you can purchase the “The Venice Museum Pass” – a cumulative ticket valid for all the Civic Museums currently open and for those connected. (Doge’s Palace and 11 other civic museums). There is also the “The MUVE Friend Card”
To widen your experience and enjoyment before visiting, please see my comprehensive and illustrated posts below:
Venetian Palace Architectural Styles
San Croce – District and Attractions
Private Art Galleries of San Marco
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