2 – Peggy Guggenheim Collection

2 – Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Located in her former home Palazzo Venier dei Leoni in Venice; an unfinished 18th century Palace in Venice. Situated on the Grand Canal, between the Accademia and the Basilica della Salute.

Explore one of Europe’s most respected modern art museums and most important cultural attractions in Venice.

Read our three popular posts linked below:

Peggy Guggenheim in Venice an introduction to the Guggenheim Foundation, the Guggenheim Collection and the Life of Peggy Guggenheim:
Peggy Guggenheim: The Last Dogaressa – an exhibition held at the Guggenheim Venice, that ran between September 2019 and January 2020
Peggy Guggenheim – Images and Quotes

What to expect

Entrance Times – Contacts – Ticket Options – Price Structure and Concessions

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American and European Contemporary Art.
Dorsoduro district.
Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
Vaporetto stops: Salute or Accademia.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection – What to expect

If you ever find yourself in Venice, this museum is a must-see – not just for the art, but for the story of a woman who shaped modern art history with flair and fearlessness.

Origins & Location

Housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an 18th-century unfinished palace.
This was Peggy Guggenheim’s personal residence for 30 years until her death in 1979.
Located in the Dorsoduro district, it’s one of Venice’s most visited attractions.

The Collection

Features 20th-century European and American art, including:
- Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism
- Works by Picasso, Duchamp, Klee, Magritte, Kandinsky, and Jackson Pollock
Includes Peggy’s personal acquisitions from 1938–1946, many bought during WWII.
Also showcases pieces from the Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof Collection and Collezione Gianni Mattioli, with Italian Futurist masterpieces.

Peggy Guggenheim: The Collector

Heiress to the Guggenheim mining fortune; her father died on the Titanic.
Married artist Max Ernst, and mingled with avant-garde circles across Europe and the U.S.
Known for her flamboyant style, eccentric sunglasses, and love of dogs—her ashes are buried in the museum’s garden alongside her pets.

Legacy & Impact

Became part of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation in 1980.
Attracts over 400,000 visitors annually, second only to the Doge’s Palace in Venice.
Directed by Karole Vail, Peggy’s granddaughter, since 2017.

Museum Experience

Includes a sculpture garden, temporary exhibitions, and a Grand Canal terrace.
Offers a glimpse into Peggy’s life through photographs and preserved rooms.

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Entrance Times

The museum is open daily from 10 am–6 pm. Closed on Tuesdays and December 25.
The ticket office is open from 10 am–5 pm. Last entrance at 5 pm.
Closing of the museum starts at 5:50 pm.

Contacts

Palazzo Venier dei Leoni
Dorsoduro 701
I-30123 Venice

Tel: +39 041 2405 411
E-mail: [email protected]

Website: Peggy Guggenheim Collection

https://www.guggenheim-venice.it/en/

Ticket Options (Book online or directly at the Ticket Office

Entrance
Entrance plus Audioguide
Group Tours of the Permanent Collection in English on Sat and Sun
Individual Group Tours of up to 8 People
Groups and Schools
Free activities organised by the Museum.

Price Structure and Concessions

Visitors must adhere strictly to the selected entrance date and time. Admission might be denied to late arrivals.

Regular Admission Adult (Age 19-69) – €16.00 + Presale rights €1.00
Reduced Admission €14.00 + Presale rights €1.00 COOP members (with card) , FAI members, Touring Club Italiano members, Bru Zane Building
Seniors over 70 €14.00 + Presale rights €1.00
Student €9.00 + Presale rights €1.00
University Students under 26 with ID, Students (11-18) – Free Admission
Children under 10 – Free Admission
Disabled Visitor and Care Partner – Free Admission