The museum, opened in 1981, is located in the spaces of the historic Burano Lace School, founded in 1872 by Countess Andriana Marcello to recover and relaunch a centuries-old tradition.
Starting from 1978, a careful activity of rediscovery and cultural enhancement of this art begins, the archive of the ancient School, rich in important documents and drawings, is rearranged and cataloged; the venue was restructured and transformed into an exhibition space; thus the Lace Museum was born.

Over one hundred precious specimens from the School's rich collection are exhibited in the Lace Museum, as well as important evidence of Venetian production from the 16th to the 20th century. Included since 1995 in the Civic Museums of Venice, this space now offers not only the display of pieces of great value, but also the possibility of observing from life the processing techniques proposed by the lace makers, still today the custodians of this art and present at the morning in the museum. Furthermore, the archive is available to scholars, an important source of historical-artistic documentation, with drawings, photos and various iconographic testimonies.

What's Included

Private guide

Local taxes

Entrance ticket

In evidence

Take a guided tour2 hours at the Venice Lace Museum

Learn about the rich history of the Lace Museum in Venice from your tour guide

Enjoy a personalized experience with up to 10 guests

Things to remember

Availability of Authorized Guide in the following languages: English, Spanish and Italian.

For the visit inside the museums, if the reservation is for a number of participants greater than 5, it will be mandatory to rent the radio guides.

In case of non-presence of customers, the service will not be refunded.

Access to the Museums and Churches is guaranteed only to people with clothing that respects the decor, therefore sleeveless shirts, hats, shorts and miniskirts are prohibited.