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Glass Museum (Murano)

Museum exploring the history & craft of Venetian glassmaking, from the 15th century to the present.

Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 8, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
📞 +39 041 739586

Highlights

  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant

Crowd

  • Family friendly

The Glass Museum (Murano) located on the Venetian island of Murano is one of the most visited museums in Venice, Italy. It is the perfect place to explore the rich history of glassmaking in Venice, and to learn more about the art of glassblowing.

The museum houses a wide range of glassworks from the 13th to the 20th century, and is the perfect place to learn more about the history of glassmaking in Venice. The museum is divided into three sections, each dedicated to a different period in glassmaking: the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the 20th century.

The first section of the museum is dedicated to the Middle Ages, and features a variety of glassworks from the 13th to the 16th century. Here you can admire a range of glass pieces from the Venetian glassblowing tradition, including vases, goblets, and beakers. You can also view a collection of rare glass objects from the Middle Ages, such as a glass-covered reliquary, a glass-covered book, and a glass-covered crucifix.

The second section of the museum is dedicated to the Renaissance period, and features a variety of glassworks from the 16th to the 18th century. Here you can admire a range of glass pieces from the Venetian glassblowing tradition, including vases, goblets, and beakers. You can also view a collection of rare glass objects from the Renaissance, such as a glass-covered reliquary, a glass-covered book, and a glass-covered crucifix.

The third section of the museum is dedicated to the 20th century, and features a variety of glassworks from the 19th and 20th centuries. Here you can admire a range of glass pieces from the Venetian glassblowing tradition, including vases, goblets, and beakers. You can also view a collection of rare glass objects from the 20th century, such as a glass-covered reliquary, a glass-covered book, and a glass-covered crucifix.

The museum also houses a number of famous exhibitions and artworks. One of the most famous exhibitions is the “Glass of the Masters”, which showcases the work of some of the most renowned glassblowers in Venice. Additionally, the museum also houses a number of artworks from the Venetian glassblowing tradition, such as the “Glass of Venice” and the “Glass of Murano”.

The Glass Museum (Murano) is the perfect place to explore the rich history of glassmaking in Venice, and to learn more about the art of glassblowing. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of glassmaking in Venice, and is a great place to learn more about the Venetian glassblowing tradition. With its wide range of glassworks from the 13th to the 20th century, and its famous exhibitions and artworks, the Glass Museum (Murano) is a must-visit for anyone visiting Venice.

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