Museo della Musica di Venezia

This is such a unique setting to admire beautifully displayed musical instruments. Three cellos stand majestically before the lifelike sculptures of the high altar, complemented by paintings from the school of Veronese. There are also some rare and unusual instruments, such as a guitar-lyre from 1815, crafted in the city of Vicenza. You can also see the steps involved in crafting a violin and learn more about the life of Antonio Vivaldi. The entrance is free of charge.

We reserved tickets but I don’t think you need to as it’s only 2€ per person and not busy at all Would def recommend if you like cool looking instruments or have a particular interest in how they changed over time or how they are made They also have a little expo on Vivaldi there as he’s Venetian Overall a super beautiful venue with some cool instruments However there isn’t a massive amount to see and would only dedicate about 30-45 mins for the visit

Museo della Musica di Venezia is a gem for music lovers. It showcases historical instruments, focusing on Vivaldi and Venetian liuteria. Free entry, beautiful setting, and friendly staff enhance the experience. Perfect for a serene dive into musical history.

Beautiful little museum. It has several unique instruments, plus some historical treasures like manuscripts of famous composers. If you’re a musician or music teacher, or enjoy music in general, you should definitely pay a visit. The only thing I didn’t like was the fact that the labels didn’t have any information about the instruments, so people unfamiliar with the period wouldn’t understand what they were seeing (for example a viola d’ amore would look like a weird violin to the untrained eye). Still, a great experience.

If you are a string instrument musician, this museum is a must-see! Violin carving demonstration based on a Stradivari pattern, violins, violas, cellos, double bass...all ancient and beautiful. If they are offering a concert while you are in town you should go. We did and it was magnificent. They included the museum admission and the concert was in an 11th century church where they played 17th century music. Spectacular experience. I will remember it forever.

If you are passionate about musical instruments with strings, then this place is a must see. Historical information, well-preserved musical instruments, you can go back in time and enjoy instruments with magnificent paintings and shapes.

Venice is the hometown of Vivaldi. This small museum has collected over the past forty years various attempts at making Italian violins, guitars, and woodwind instruments since the 16th century. The most powerful pianist invites musicians four or five days a week to play Vivaldi or the Marriage Concerto on seventeenth-century violins. In the past two days, I have acted in The Doors and Four Seasons.

The church San Maurizio now houses the Museo della Musica, museum of baroque instruments, composers, and music of Venice. The story of the golden age of making string instruments in 18th century Venice and its studios or “schools” of Italian making of musical instruments, the differences in design and construction, the way they were made and the evolution of musical style. With this beautiful building, Venice has been given a valuable space in an interesting place to show off its artistic musical splendor. This church of San Maurizio was built in a Neoclassical-style, and Family Candian (known as Sanudo) is responsible for the construction of the church of San Maurizio and Lazzaro. Deconsecrated church is located in the campo San Maurizio in the sestiere of San Marco. Her history is as interesting as everything in Venice. In the middle of the 15th century, the ancient bell tower was demolished to allow the construction of the grand Palazzo Bellavite, whose façade was painted as a fresco by Paolo Veronese. Dionisio Bellavite, a wealthy merchant, actually received a concession for the area and permission to remove the bell tower in exchange for paying an annual tax in favor of the church of San Maurizio, a tax that Bellavite continued to pay until 1564. In 1806 the church was partly demolished and then rebuilt according to the design of Antonio Dieda and the architect of La Fenice, Gian Antonio Selva. The Museo della Musica is an exhibit dedicated to one of the artistic expressions that has contributed to the greatness of Italian culture, the making of stringed instruments. It features period instruments, and documents, including exhibits on Antonio Vivaldi, but also documents on Amati, Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, and Francesco and Matteo Goffriller. Valuable exhibits are Bass by Niccolò Amati and Bass by Carlo Bergonzi and many more.