logo
ic_menu

Museum of Naval History, Venice

2148 Riva San Biasio, Venezia, Veneto

Description

The Museum of Naval History of Venice (Museo Storico Navale) was established by the Italian Royal Navy and houses a collection of ship models, weapons and other items related to the naval and maritime history of Venice. The museum is located in a 15th century building near the Venetian Arsenal in the Castello district and occupies five floors, some with unexpected content such as the collection of models of Chinese junks donated by a collector on the 3rd floor or a precious collection of shells on the 4th fl.

Access & Transport

Address: Riva S. Biasio, Castello 2148 - 30122 Venice It is only a 10mins walk from Piazza San Marco, past the Doge's Palace and along the waterfront. Alternatively, the vaporetto stop "Arsenale" (B, 1, 4.1, 4.2) is only 400m away.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with a walk around the Venetian Arsenal and the Giardini della Biennale (Biennale Gardens)

Meta review

Good reviews for naval history buffs but for others the experience is negatively impacted by many flaws: very little explanation (and those are only in Italian) coupled with poor lighting and display techniques. Also, many visitors are disappointed at not having more information relating to the historical aspects.

Environmental & Social

We could not find any environmental data or policy and deem this aspect neutral. The museum seeks to preserve the city's historical and technical heritage

Conclusion

One could have high expectation for this museum given the city/republic's history is intertwined with that of its naval and merchant fleets. Unfortunately, the museum is managed by the Italian Navy who is no expert in curating experience for tourist and the focus is squarely on ships and naval history, not on Venice's maritime history. Good potential, but poor execution.

Key positive

Some impressive ship models

Key negative

Exhibition style stuck in the past and not customer centric

Can be cold inside

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. No accessibility information available but there seems to be a lift

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Ticket offices closes at 30mins before closing

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 21

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY10:00 - 16:00

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 16:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 16:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 16:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 16:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 16:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€8
Adult
26 - 64
€10
Teen & Young
15 - 25
€8
Child
6 - 14
€5
Infant
0 - 5
€0
For Venice residents: €5
Family price

Max total number:4

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:6

Max.child age:14

Price for family€20

We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. For a complete overview of all cookies used, please see MORE INFORMATION.