Tickets to Museums of the Islands, Venice
Tickets to Museums of the Islands, Venice
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
3 hours (approx.)
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Explore Venice's beautiful islands with Tickets to Museums of the Islands, where you'll uncover Murano's rich glassblowing heritage and Burano's lace legacy. Your journey begins on the historic island of Murano, home to ancient Roman Glass artworks dating back to the 1st century AD and modern masterpieces by Angelo Barovier, known as the inventor of clear glass. With your ACTV pass, continue to Burano for a glimpse into its famed lace-making tradition.
Explore Venice's beautiful islands with Tickets to Museums of the Islands, where you'll uncover Murano's rich glassblowing heritage and Burano's lace legacy. Your journey begins on the historic island of Murano, home to ancient Roman Glass artworks dating back to the 1st century AD and modern masterpieces by Angelo Barovier, known as the inventor of clear glass. With your ACTV pass, continue to Burano for a glimpse into its famed lace-making tradition.
Discover Venetian Craftsmanship with a focus on Murano Glass Work and Burano Lace Legacy After.
Escape Venice's bustling commercial areas by exploring these charming neighborhoods for an offbeat day trip experience.
Experience the vibrant architecture of Burano, offering a refreshing contrast to Byzantine styles prevalent in other parts of Venice.
Explore ancient glassblowing techniques with masters as you witness molten glass transform into intricate creations.
Murano Glassmaking boasts over 700 years of history since its inception in the 13th century, preserving unique artistic traditions through generations.
Admission to the Murano Glass Museum
Access to the Burano Lace Museum
Individual Costs
Colorful buildings along a canal in Burano, Italy, with boats docked nearby.
Your Experience
Become a part of Venetian Craftsmanship by hopping onto an ACTV from Venice to Murano Island using your Museum of the Islands ticket. Upon arrival, explore the delicate island known for its Roman Glass artifacts dating back to the 1st century AD and modern glass creations. Don't miss out on Angelo Barovier's clear glass inventions or Vincenzo D'Angelo dal Gallo’s diamond-point engravings.
Island of Murano
Murano Island offers a unique glimpse into the artistry behind Venetian Craftsmanship. With your Museum of the Islands ticket, start an ACTV journey from Venice to this fragile island renowned for its Roman Glass and contemporary works in crystal.
Burano's Lace Legacy
After immersing yourself in Murano’s glassblowing heritage, continue with your ACTV pass to Burano Island, celebrated for its vibrant colors and exquisite lace. Leonardo Da Vinci reportedly visited this island in 1481 to acquire Venetian Lace for the Duomo di Milano's main altar. At the Burano Lace Museum, discover why his journey was worthwhile by exploring intricate pieces of fine lace and learning about the renowned Burano Lace Point technique.
Tourist browsing colorful Burano postcards, Venice museum tour context.
Person holding a decorative mask in a Venetian market.
Colorful buildings along a canal in Burano, Italy, with boats docked nearby.
Tourist browsing colorful Burano postcards, Venice museum tour context.
Person holding a decorative mask in a Venetian market.
Colorful houses along a canal in Burano, Venice, with boats and a wooden bridge.
Timings
Murano Glass Museum
- Timetable: Monday to Sunday
- April 1 - October 31 (10am to 6pm)
- November 1 - March 31 (10am to 5pm)
Burano Glass Museum
- Timetable: Tuesday to Sunday
- April 1 - October 31 (10am to 6pm)
- November 1 - March 31 (10am to 5pm)
The ACTV journey from Venice takes between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Suggested Duration of Visit in Each Museum
- A visit typically lasts 1-2 hours.
Getting There
To reach the Murano Glass Museum:
- Take Vaporetto lines 4.1 or 4.2 to Museo Murano stop.
To reach the Burano Lace Museum from Venice:
- Board Vaporetto lines 4.1, 4.2, or 5.2 to Fondamenta Nuove stop and switch to line 12 for the Burano stop.
If traveling between Murano Glass Museum and Burano Lace Museum:
- Use Vaporetto line number 12; both islands are just two stops apart from each other.
Glassblowing demonstration in Murano, Venice with a flaming glass horse sculpture.
Glassblower crafting colorful glass in Murano workshop, Venice.
Colorful houses along a canal in Burano, Venice, with boats and a wooden bridge.
Glassblowing demonstration in Murano, Venice with a flaming glass horse sculpture.
Glassblower crafting colorful glass in Murano workshop, Venice.
Book your visit in advance during peak season (April 1st to October 31st) when museums are open until 6 pm for a better chance of entry.
To maximize your day trip from Venice, start with the island that's furthest away and work your way back since travel time can vary between 30-45 minutes.
Plan to visit Murano on Monday or Sunday when you have more museum options available throughout the week compared to Burano which is closed on Mondays.
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