Peggy Guggenheim Collection
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection - by Carla Lurgio on Google
Description
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a modern art museum housed in the 18th century Palazzo Venieer dei Leoni, on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro sestiere of Venice. It belongs to the Guggenheim Foundation and is named after Peggy Guggenheim who owned the private collection until her death (1979) and lived in the palace for 30 years. It is one of the city most visited sites. The collection includes Cubist, Surrealist and Abstract Expressionist artworks from artists such as Braque, De Chirico, Dalí, Picasso, Max Ernst, Giacometti, Gorki, Kandinsky, Magritte, Mondrian and Pollock.
Access & Transport
Address: Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Dosoduro 701, Venice The museum is located on the Grand Canal between the Accademia Bridge and the Church of Santa Maria della Salute. Vaporettos stop at those 2 landmarks: Accademia (1, N) and Salute (1)
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining a visit there with either the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute or the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore (need to take the vaporetto). If you are in the mood for more art, the Gallerie dell'Accademia is only a 5 mins walk away.
Environmental & Social
Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Spreads culture and the arts.
Conclusion
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a good alternative to the more classically oriented art that prevails in the city and - on paper - the name of the artists on display is genuinely astonishing for a private collection, but there are few well-known pieces. We only wish price was a little lower and more in line with the scale of the museum.
Key positive
Extensive roll call of famous artists
Prime setting
Key negative
Expensive
There can be some waiting time (if not pre-booked)
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. Children under 12yrs old may not find the museum very interesting
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 15m
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