Murano Glass Museum (Museo del Vetro) Entry Ticket
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Glass spun so fine it looks like lace. Goblets with stems shaped into dragons. A chandelier of impossible complexity, and beside it, Roman bottles buried with their owners two thousand years ago.
The Museo del Vetro on Murano holds the world’s most complete collection of Venetian glass, housed in a Gothic palace on the island where the craft was perfected. Book your tickets and discover seven centuries of the art that made Murano famous!
The Museo del Vetro on Murano holds the world’s most complete collection of Venetian glass, housed in a Gothic palace on the island where the craft was perfected. Book your tickets and discover seven centuries of the art that made Murano famous!
Key Highlights
- Explore the world’s most important collection of Venetian glass
- Marvel at the masterpieces of Murano’s Renaissance glassmakers
- See Roman glass artefacts from ancient necropolis excavations
- Trace glassmaking from its Egyptian and Hellenistic origins
- Admire extraordinary chandeliers, goblets and mirrors
- Discover twentieth-century and contemporary glass design
- Wander the Gothic halls of the historic Palazzo Giustinian
- Visit the rotating temporary exhibitions included with entry
About Murano Glass Museum (Museo del Vetro) Entry Ticket
Glassmaking moved to Murano in 1291, when Venice ordered its furnaces off the main islands to reduce the risk of fire. What was meant as a safety measure created something else entirely: a island of craftsmen working in near-total secrecy, forbidden on pain of death from leaving and taking their techniques elsewhere. The results are in this museum.
Founded in 1861 and housed in the Gothic Palazzo Giustinian, the former bishop’s palace, the Museo del Vetro is one of the oldest museums of its kind anywhere. Its collection is the most complete record of Venetian glass in existence, running from antiquity to the present day.
The route begins with archaeology, displaying Roman glass recovered from the necropolis at Enona, including bottles, vessels and delicately decorated jewellery that show how glass was used in daily life two millennia ago. From there it moves into Murano’s golden age, where the fifteenth and sixteenth-century pieces reveal techniques that no one outside the island could replicate, from cristallo so clear it was unprecedented to filigree work of extraordinary delicacy.
Later rooms cover the nineteenth-century revival, when Murano’s furnaces roared back to life, and the twentieth century, when designers reinvented the craft for a modern age. The collection is still growing through donations from the island’s glass houses.
Allow around an hour to ninety minutes. The museum sits a short walk from the Murano Museo vaporetto stop.
Book through Thrillark and secure your entry at the best available rate, so you walk straight in.
Founded in 1861 and housed in the Gothic Palazzo Giustinian, the former bishop’s palace, the Museo del Vetro is one of the oldest museums of its kind anywhere. Its collection is the most complete record of Venetian glass in existence, running from antiquity to the present day.
The route begins with archaeology, displaying Roman glass recovered from the necropolis at Enona, including bottles, vessels and delicately decorated jewellery that show how glass was used in daily life two millennia ago. From there it moves into Murano’s golden age, where the fifteenth and sixteenth-century pieces reveal techniques that no one outside the island could replicate, from cristallo so clear it was unprecedented to filigree work of extraordinary delicacy.
Later rooms cover the nineteenth-century revival, when Murano’s furnaces roared back to life, and the twentieth century, when designers reinvented the craft for a modern age. The collection is still growing through donations from the island’s glass houses.
Allow around an hour to ninety minutes. The museum sits a short walk from the Murano Museo vaporetto stop.
Book through Thrillark and secure your entry at the best available rate, so you walk straight in.
Inclusions
- Entry to the Murano Glass Museum
- Access to all permanent collection galleries
- Access to current temporary exhibitions
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Guided tours
Insiders' Tips
Arrive at the 10:00 opening on a weekday, before the day-trip groups arrive from Venice and fill the galleries from late morning onwards.
Additional Information
Operating Hours
Child Policy
Accessibility & Facilities
Restrictions
- April 1–October 31: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM daily.
- November 1–March 31: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM daily.
- Summer Fridays and Saturdays: open until 8:00 PM.
- Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Hours may vary on public holidays.
Child Policy
- Children under 6 enter free.
- Reduced rates for children aged 6–14 and students aged 15–25.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Family tickets are available at the ticket office.
Accessibility & Facilities
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Free entry for visitors with disabilities and their carers (available on site).
- Breastfeeding and changing room available.
- Audio guides available for a small fee.
- Museum shop on the ground floor.
Restrictions
- Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Online discounts apply to children aged 6–14, students aged 15–25, and visitors over 65.
- Other discounts and free tickets must be obtained at the ticket office with valid ID.
- Photography rules may vary by exhibition.
Cancellation Policy
This ticket is non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a Murano Glass Museum ticket?
Your ticket covers entry to the full permanent collection across all galleries, tracing glassmaking from antiquity to the present day. Current temporary exhibitions are also included. The audio guide is available separately on site for a small fee.
How long does a visit to the Murano Glass Museum take?
Most visitors spend between one and one and a half hours exploring the collection. The museum is compact and arranged chronologically, so it is easy to follow. Allow extra time if a temporary exhibition is running.
What are the Murano Glass Museum opening hours?
From 1 April to 31 October the museum opens daily from 10:00 to 18:00, and from 1 November to 31 March from 10:00 to 17:00. During summer there are late openings until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
How do I get to the Murano Glass Museum?
Take the vaporetto to Murano and alight at the Murano Museo stop, from which the museum is a short walk along Fondamenta Giustinian. Several lines serve Murano from Venice and the mainland. Vaporetto fares are not included in your ticket.
What can you see at the Murano Glass Museum?
The collection spans seven centuries, from Roman glass recovered from ancient necropolis excavations to Renaissance masterpieces, nineteenth-century revival work and contemporary design. Highlights include extraordinary chandeliers, filigree goblets and mirrors made using techniques once kept secret on the island.
Does the ticket include a glassblowing demonstration?
No, glassblowing demonstrations are run separately by the island’s furnaces and workshops and are not part of the museum ticket. Many visitors combine the two, since the museum gives the historical context and the furnaces show the craft in action. Demonstrations are bookable independently.
Do children need a ticket for the Murano Glass Museum?
Children under 6 enter free, though the free ticket must be obtained at the ticket office. Reduced rates apply to children aged 6 to 14 and students aged 15 to 25. All children should be accompanied by an adult.
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