Lace Museum

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Lace Museum

Museum · Castello

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P.za Baldassarre Galuppi, 187, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy

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Museum tracing lacemaking history from 16th century, with demos  

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P.za Baldassarre Galuppi, 187, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy Get directions

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P.za Baldassarre Galuppi, 187, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy Get directions

+39 041 730034
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restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Oct 12, 2025

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3 Best Day Trips from Venice | Condé Nast Traveler

"Housed in a building that once housed the island's lacemaking school, Museo del Merletto offers an intimate, up-close look at the history of Burano's most famous craft. The collection, arranged chronologically, starts from the origins of lace in the 16th century and continues through the present today, with glamorous Renaissance examples laid out for careful inspection in tiered cases. The space is relatively quiet, save for some slow moving tour groups during the high season in summer and the lace tends to bring those with an air of pensive curiosity." - Andrea Whittle

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Museo del Merletto – Museum Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"Zoom out. What’s this place all about? Housed in a building that was once home to the island's lacemaking school, Museo del Merletto offers an intimate look at the history of Burano's most famous craft. With lacemakers demo-ing during visiting hours, it's a tourist destination for sure, but it's worth it for those interested in the island's past. What will we find in the collection here? The collection, arranged chronologically, starts from the origins of lace in the 16th century and continues through the present today, with glamorous Renaissance examples laid out for careful inspection in tiered cases. Explanatory videos, historic paintings, and ephemera from the archives provide context. What did you make of the crowd? It can get crowded during peak summer tourist season, and you'll likely have to share the space with a few slow-moving tour groups or families with kids who don't really want to be there. But overall it's relatively quiet, and the nature of lace as the subject matter generally brings people with an air of pensive curiosity about them. On the practical tip, how were the facilities? The museum is pretty small and easily navigable. There's an elevator, and the building is fully wheelchair accessible. What are the tours like? Guided tours last two hours and include and an up-close visit with lacemakers working on intricate designs. There's no audioguide, but a short video playing on a loop near the entrance gives you a pretty solid intro. Gift shop: obligatory, inspiring—or skip it? You don't need a traditional gift shop here because, the entire island of Burano is basically a Lace Museum gift shop. Take some time to browse the boutiques along the nearby waterfront, but keep an eye out for the made-in-China stuff—if the price feels too good to be true it, probably is. Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged? Skip the guided tour and you can cover the history of lace making in an hour." - Andrea Whittle

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10 Best Museums in Venice | Condé Nast Traveler

"Housed in a building that once housed the island's lacemaking school, Museo del Merletto offers an intimate, up-close look at the history of Burano's most famous craft. The collection, arranged chronologically, starts from the origins of lace in the 16th century and continues through the present today, with glamorous Renaissance examples laid out for careful inspection in tiered cases. The space is relatively quiet, save for some slow moving tour groups during the high season in summer and the lace tends to bring those with an air of pensive curiosity." - Jenna Scatena

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Seokjin Ham

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Located in the Palazzo del Podestà of Torcello, the museum opened in 1981 and houses around 200 pieces of lacework dating from the 16th to the 20th century. It highlights the craftsmanship and artistic tradition of lace-making in Venice and its surrounding lagoon islands, particularly Burano, which is famed for its delicate lace. The museum is situated in the same building where the Burano Lace School operated from 1872 to 1970, training generations of artisans in this intricate craft. After extensive renovations, the museum was reopened in 2011 with updated exhibition spaces and a renewed focus on preserving and showcasing this unique element of Venetian cultural heritage. ※ Included in the Venice Museum Pass.

hila

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This small museum illustrates the history of lace-making in Burano and features exhibitions of beautiful, intricate lacework. It’s included in the Venice Museum Pass and is a recommended stop if you're visiting the island. Visiting Burano itself is also highly recommended — it's like a smaller, more picturesque version of Venice, with far fewer crowds but all the charm.

Madalina Roxana Oprea

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It was an interesting experience, the lace has so many details and models, we liked the items that we saw. It's interesting to see a short movie about how the process works, how they start to create de models and how the final result looks.

K. V.

Google
The laces in this small museum are true masterpieces , except the newer exhibits.... It is a pity that these techniques are dying. It is even more sad that all stores in this island are selling Chinese machine made laces. Certainly not Venetian. In the museum shop you cannot find anything unique to buy. You cannot even find a book with good photos of the laces shown in the museum.

Daniel Slavkov

Google
Amasing upscale place with a lot of luxury items and some normal ones. A must visit to connect with the history of the island !

Jon

Google
Far more interesting than expected. Video at the start sets the visit up well explaining how Burano lace is different from other European lace, far finer. Wonderful to see so many examples on display and modern examples from children still learning the art.

kenneth janetsky

Google
I was on a tour, and felt very fortunate to see this part of Venetian culture. Lace work is a dying art. My tour allowed me to see perhaps the final chapter in this exquisite art form.

Stephen Dewberry

Google
This is a small but well laid out museum. The exhibits are superb and video displays very informative. Staffed by very approachable and friendly staff this is a must visit for any craft enthusiasts.