Visiting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice
€17 at the museum, closed on Tuesdays, last entry 17:00. We compare six tickets and tours from €18.50 and plan about 90 minutes inside.
Palazzo Venier dei Leoni: an unfinished palace on the Grand Canal
The museum is at Dorsoduro 701, on the Grand Canal between the Accademia bridge and the Basilica della Salute. The Venier family commissioned the palace from the architect Lorenzo Boschetti in the middle of the 18th century. The museum's own pages give 1748 in one place and 1749 in another, so we stay with the century's middle.
Only the first of five planned floors was ever built. That is why the front is low and clad in Istrian stone. The name probably comes from the lion heads on the facade at water level. Peggy Guggenheim bought the palace and garden in July 1949 and lived there for thirty years, so you are visiting part museum, part house.
A visit in about ninety minutes
- Book an entry slot online before you leave your hotel. Slots can sell out.
- Arrive on time, travelling light. Bags, backpacks and suitcases are not admitted, and the page we read does not say where you can leave them.
- Spend roughly 50 minutes in the permanent rooms, 15 in the garden and 25 in the temporary exhibition. This split is ours, not the museum's.
- Check the clock if you come late. Last entry is 17:00 and the museum's page says closing begins at 17:50, so a 17:00 arrival leaves you under an hour.
Ninety minutes is a budget, not a promise, and the museum does not publish one of its own.
Private Peggy Guggenheim Art Historian Tour, Tickets Not Included, 2 Hours
A private two-hour tour led by an art historian, covering the garden and the Grand Canal terrace. Entry tickets are bought separately, ideally online.
Private Peggy Guggenheim Collection Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets, Up to 6
A private guided visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection for up to six travelers, with skip-the-line tickets included and wheelchair access throughout.
Private Peggy Guggenheim Tour with Entry Ticket and Dorsoduro Walk, 2 Hours
Two hours with a private guide: entry ticket included, then a walk through Dorsoduro. Guiding in German, English, Italian, French or Spanish. Groups up to 15.
Fast Track Entry Ticket to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice
Entry-only fast track ticket for the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, with the audio guide sold separately at the entrance. Closed every Tuesday.
Peggy Guggenheim and Dorsoduro Art Mile Guided Walk from the Accademia, 2 Hours
A guided walk from the Gallerie dell'Accademia through Dorsoduro's art mile, then a guided visit inside the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, entry included.
Venice Peggy Guggenheim Collection Admission Ticket, Non-Refundable
A plain admission ticket for Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the Grand Canal. It cannot be refunded or modified, so settle the date first. Closed Tuesdays.
Ratings collected by Viator, Tripadvisor, Tiqets and Civitatis
What to look for in the galleries
| Artist | Work | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magritte | Empire of Light (L'impero delle luci) | 1953–54 | On the museum's works pages |
| Brancusi | Maiastra | c. 1912 | On the museum's works pages |
| Ernst | Attirement of the Bride | 1940 | On the museum's works pages |
| de Chirico | The Red Tower | 1913 | On the museum's works pages |
| Picasso | The Studio | 1928 | On the museum's works pages |
| Picasso | On the Beach | probably February 1937 | On the museum's works pages |
| Severini | Sea=Dancer | painted after a 1913 stay in Anzio | The museum's page does not date the canvas clearly |
| Pollock | Mural | commissioned 1943 | Not in Venice: Peggy gave it to the University of Iowa in 1948 |
Fucina degli Angeli, from 14 November 2026
Opening hours, prices and rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Every day 10:00–18:00. Closed on Tuesday and 25 December. |
| Last entry | 17:00 (the page says closing begins at 17:50) |
| Adult ticket | €17 |
| Reduced ticket | €14 (over 70 and other categories) |
| Students | €9 under 26, with ID |
| Children | Under 10 free |
| Audio guide | €7, in five languages |
| Thursday afternoon | 14:00–18:00 free for people born or resident in Venice and for students of Venetian schools |
| Booking | Online tickets recommended, with a chosen entry slot until sold out. A ticket office is on site. |
Getting there by vaporetto
| You are at | Vaporetto line | Get off at |
|---|---|---|
| Piazzale Roma or the railway station (Ferrovia) | 2 or 1, toward Lido | Accademia |
| San Marco | 2, toward Piazzale Roma | Accademia |
| San Marco | 1, toward Piazzale Roma | Salute or Accademia |
| Stop | Why it matters | Lines | What we could not verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accademia | Named by the museum as the stop for the palace | 1, 2 | Walking time to the entrance |
| Peggy Guggenheim Collection | Dorsoduro 701, between the Accademia bridge and the Salute | – | Which side street to take; use a map app |
| Salute | Named by the museum, at the other end of the same stretch | 1 | Walking time to the entrance |
Choosing the right side of the canal
The Grand Canal has two banks and many stops. A vaporetto that takes you to the wrong side can add a crossing you did not plan. Choose Accademia or Salute and check the line's direction before you board.
The photo shows a vaporetto crossing the Grand Canal in the evening. It is a stock image and has no link to the museum.
Which ticket should you buy?
| Option | From | Rating | What the listing says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum (ticket office or website) | €17 adult | n/a | Choose an entry slot online until they sell out. Audio guide is a separate €7. |
| Tiqets: Fast Track Ticket | €20.00 | 4.6 (775 reviews) | Ticket only. Read the product page for the slot and cancellation terms. |
| Civitatis: Peggy Guggenheim Collection Tickets | €18.50 | 4.2 (81 reviews) | Ticket only. |
| Viator: private tour (2 h) | €65 | 5.0 (10 reviews) | Tickets not included. You meet the guide outside the main entrance. |
| Viator: private tour with tickets (2 h) | €145 | 4.8 (6 reviews) | Skip-the-line tickets and a private guide are listed as included. |
| Viator: Peggy Guggenheim Museum private tour (2 h) | €183 | 4.7 (16 reviews) | Entrance ticket included. |
| Viator: art walking tour (2 h) | €150 | 4.2 (5 reviews) | Group walk through Dorsoduro, then a guided visit inside; entrance tickets included. |
A 5.0 from ten people does not outrank a 4.6 from 775.
When to go: seasons, the Biennale and acqua alta
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
On the Grand Canal between the Accademia bridge and the Basilica della Salute.
Dorsoduro 701, 30123 Venice
Want the story behind the collection?
Peggy bought the palace in July 1949 and lived there for thirty years. Our Guggenheim in Italy page has the dates.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection: common questions
How much does a ticket cost?
The museum charges €17 for adults and €14 for reduced tickets. Students under 26 with ID pay €9, and under-10s enter free. The audio guide is €7. Prices checked on 3 November 2026.
Which day is the museum closed?
Tuesday, all year, plus 25 December. On other days it is open from 10:00 to 18:00.
What is the last entry time?
17:00. The museum's page adds that closing begins at 17:50.
Which vaporetto stop is the closest?
Accademia, on lines 1 and 2, or Salute on line 1. The museum names both and gives no walking time.
Do I need to book in advance?
The museum recommends buying online, where you choose an entry slot until they sell out. A ticket office is also on site.
Can I bring a bag or take photos?
Bags, backpacks and suitcases are not admitted. Photos are allowed for personal, non-commercial use without flash, unless a notice says otherwise.
Does the museum close for acqua alta?
We could not find a published policy. If high water is forecast for your day, contact the museum before you go.
Is this the museum's official website?
No. We are independent and not affiliated with the museum or the Foundation. We list tickets and tours from Viator, Tiqets and Civitatis.
Tickets and tours in our catalog
All six, sorted by rating.
Private Peggy Guggenheim Art Historian Tour, Tickets Not Included, 2 Hours
A private two-hour tour led by an art historian, covering the garden and the Grand Canal terrace. Entry tickets are bought separately, ideally online.
Private Peggy Guggenheim Collection Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets, Up to 6
A private guided visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection for up to six travelers, with skip-the-line tickets included and wheelchair access throughout.
Private Peggy Guggenheim Tour with Entry Ticket and Dorsoduro Walk, 2 Hours
Two hours with a private guide: entry ticket included, then a walk through Dorsoduro. Guiding in German, English, Italian, French or Spanish. Groups up to 15.
Fast Track Entry Ticket to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice
Entry-only fast track ticket for the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, with the audio guide sold separately at the entrance. Closed every Tuesday.
Peggy Guggenheim and Dorsoduro Art Mile Guided Walk from the Accademia, 2 Hours
A guided walk from the Gallerie dell'Accademia through Dorsoduro's art mile, then a guided visit inside the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, entry included.
Venice Peggy Guggenheim Collection Admission Ticket, Non-Refundable
A plain admission ticket for Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the Grand Canal. It cannot be refunded or modified, so settle the date first. Closed Tuesdays.
Ratings collected by Viator, Tripadvisor, Tiqets and Civitatis
Data verified on . Hours, prices and exhibition dates come from the museum's own pages; ticket and tour prices are the providers' "from" prices. Checked on 3 November 2026, so look again before you travel. Editorial Policy