Official Information
Official websites: https://correr.visitmuve.it/en/home/
Official tickets: https://www.visitmuve.it/en/tickets/
Address: Piazza San Marco 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Map: View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
The Correr Museum and the St Mark’s Square Museums are usually open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 in the colder months, and 10:00 to 18:00 during spring and summer. Last admission is typically one hour before closing. The museums are closed on 25 December and 1 January. Opening times may change due to special events or maintenance, so it is always best to check the official website for confirmation before your visit.
Overview and Visiting Tips
The Correr Museum is located along the southern side of Piazza San Marco and, together with the Archaeological Museum and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, forms what are often called the St Mark’s Square Museums. The museum is set within the 19th-century Napoleonic Wing and offers visitors a comprehensive look at Venetian history, art and everyday life, making it an essential stop for anyone looking to understand the structure and society of the old Republic.
Upon entering, you will discover elegant halls and ornate ballrooms once frequented by the Habsburg court. These rooms now display official portraits, historical maps, and lavish ceremony objects that shed light on Venice’s political traditions. Continuing through the museum, you encounter collections of weapons, coins, naval models, flags and household artifacts that chart Venice’s journey from powerful maritime state to modern city. The Neoclassical section, home to works by Antonio Canova, is a particular highlight, with sculptures and models offering insights into the sculptor’s process.
Some windows within the museum offer beautiful framed views of St Mark’s Square and the domes of the basilica, making for particularly memorable photographs. Entry tickets purchased through the official MUVE network usually grant access to the Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum and the Monumental Rooms — plan on at least two to three hours if you wish to appreciate all three site collections without hurrying. Information labels are in both Italian and English, and it helps to use the suggested route detailed on the free museum map. For those interested in political history or detail, consider renting an audio guide or joining a guided tour.
The entrance is directly on Piazza San Marco, making it easy to combine your visit with St Mark’s Basilica, the campanile or the Doge’s Palace. Thanks to its calmer atmosphere, the Correr Museum is an excellent rainy-day choice and usually feels much less crowded than the basilica or palace. This makes it ideal for visitors looking to explore Venice’s core monuments at a more relaxed pace.