The building was originally intended to be a five-story palace, but only the ground floor was completed.
Peggy Guggenheim’s ashes are buried in a dedicated corner of the museum's sculpture garden.
The palace interior retains the original 18th-century Venetian floors and architectural layout where possible.
The museum holds a significant collection of works by Jackson Pollock, which Peggy Guggenheim was instrumental in championing early in his career.
The palace facade is constructed of Istrian stone, a durable material commonly used for Venetian canal-side buildings.
The collection contains the only work by Marcel Duchamp in Italy: his 'Box in a Valise'.
The museum terrace overlooks the Grand Canal, offering a unique perspective of the waterway that is distinct from street-level views.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a premier museum of modern art housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an unfinished 18th-century palace located on the Grand Canal. Peggy Guggenheim lived in this residence for thirty years and transformed it into a world-class exhibition space for her personal collection. The permanent collection features works by major 20th-century movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism, and Abstract Expressionism. Highlights include masterpieces by Picasso, Dalí, Magritte, Pollock, and Kandinsky. The museum also maintains the Nasher Sculpture Garden, which displays works by artists such as Giacometti, Moore, and Hepworth. Following her death, Peggy Guggenheim was interred in the garden, alongside her beloved Lhasa Apso dogs. The palace structure itself is notable for being only one story high, as construction was halted in the 18th century. It remains one of the most visited art institutions in Venice.
The terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, capturing both the art installations and the water traffic.
Book tickets online in advance to bypass the entrance queues.
Visit the sculpture garden first, as it becomes crowded by midday.
Utilize the audio guide to better understand the provenance of specific modernist pieces.
Attempting to visit without a pre-booked ticket during peak tourist months, which results in long wait times.
Closed on Tuesdays.
Refrain from touching artwork, use quiet voices, and large bags or backpacks must be left in the lockers.
