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modern art tours at Peggy Guggenheim Collection Venice - Venice

modern art tours at Peggy Guggenheim Collection Venice

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

1–2 hours

Fitness Level

Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for all visitors

Overview

Discover Picasso, Pollock, and Duchamp in a stunning Venetian palazzo on this private modern art tour at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Museum
Private
Florence, Tuscany

Contemporary Art In Venice – Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Starting at €200 | Up to 6 people | One of the most renowned masterpieces of modern art in the word!

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About This Adventure

Experience a private tour of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a modern art masterpiece overlooking the Grand Canal. Discover iconic works from renowned artists like Picasso and Pollock in an exquisite 18th-century palazzo. This unique museum showcases the rich history of 20th-century European and American art, making it a must-visit destination.

Visit one of the most renowned masterpieces of modern art in the word!


Rates

Tour € 200–€ 260


Duration

_ 2 hours _


About

Private tour of Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of the most renowned masterpieces of modern art in the word. Overlooking the Grand Canal, housed in a treasure chest of Istrian stone, it is the most important museum in Italy for European and American art of the 20th century.

Created by the American heiress Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979), the museum acquired the majority of her works between the years 1938 and 1947, in Europe and in New York, with the advice of friends, artists, and art critics.

The American patroness exhibited her collection for the first time in Europe at the 1948 Venice Biennale. A year later she purchased Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an unfinished palazzo of the 18th century, where she would live for 30 years and where her museum is located today.

At an international level, the collection is one of the most important collections of its kind, notable for the quality of its works and for its historic breadth: during the visit you can admire masterpieces of Cubism, Futurism, Metaphysical painting, European abstraction, Surrealism and American Abstract Expressionism by artists such as Picasso, Brancusi, Pollock, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Miró, de Chirico, Dalí, and Calder.

The visit includes the permanent collection, the Hannelore e Rudolph B. Schulhof Collection and the Nasher Sculpture Garden.

Adventure Tips

Book tickets in advance

Reserve your entry online to avoid long lines and ensure access to this popular museum.

Wear comfortable shoes

The museum is best experienced on foot, so prepare for extensive walking on marble floors.

Visit on weekday mornings

Mornings are generally less crowded, providing a more intimate viewing experience.

Respect photography rules

Photography is restricted in some galleries, so check signage to preserve artwork integrity.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Pigeons commonly seen around the Grand Canal
  • Aquatic birds near the museum’s waterside

History

The palazzo housing the collection dates back to the 18th century and was the residence of Peggy Guggenheim, a key figure in modern art patronage.

Conservation

The museum follows sustainable practices to preserve artworks and minimize environmental impact in historic Venice.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Essential for navigating the museum’s polished floors and staircases.

Light jacket or scarf

Spring can be breezy by the canal, making a light layer handy.

spring specific

Sunscreen

Protect your skin during outdoor sculpture garden visits on sunny summer days.

summer specific

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated while touring the galleries and garden areas.