The Accademia Gallery in Venice is a museum of paintings from the 14th to the 18th century, displayed across 37 rooms. Check its opening pattern and ticket rules before setting out, then plan time for highlights such as Giorgione’s The Tempest and Titian’s Pietà.
- Location: Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro 1050, Venice.
- Opening pattern: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Full-price ticket: €15.00; reduced admission and free entry are available for some visitors.
Why visit the Accademia Gallery?
The Accademia Gallery brings together centuries of Venetian painting in a museum housed in a former religious complex. Its collection includes well-known works by Giorgione, Titian, Carpaccio and Veronese.
The museum occupies the former complex of the Church of the Carità, its convent and the Scuola della Carità. After renovation work completed in 1811, it first opened to the public in 1817, initially for a short period.
The collection’s core took shape between 1805 and 1815, drawing on works, gifts and student exercises from the old Academy, paintings from the Scuola della Carità and plaster casts from the Farsetti collection.
Its location in Dorsoduro also makes the gallery a natural stop alongside other landmarks in the neighbourhood. Santa Maria della Salute is another notable landmark to include in a visit to Santa Maria della Salute.
What are the Accademia Gallery hours and ticket options?
The Accademia Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and is not listed as open on Mondays. Ticket sales end at 6:00 PM; visitors are directed toward the exit starting half an hour before closing.
The official site identifies TicketOne as the only authorized online ticket reseller and recommends booking online on days when high attendance is expected, except on free-admission days. Check the official site before you go for current ticket and access details.
- Full-price ticket: €15.00.
- Reduced ticket: €2.00 for EU citizens aged 18–25.
- Under 18: free admission.
- First Sunday of the month: the recurring “Domenica al Museo” initiative offers free admission. Booking is not required, and entry is first-come, first-served.
For audio, an audio guide costs €6.00 and is available in Italian, English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. A free LIS video guide is available through a web app or dedicated device.
Which works should you plan around?
The museum’s route covers 37 rooms, so choosing a few named highlights can give your visit a focus without trying to track every painting in advance.
Look for Giorgione’s The Tempest, Titian’s Pietà, Carpaccio’s The Legend of Saint Ursula and Veronese’s The Feast in the House of Levi. These works span the gallery’s broad presentation of painting from the 14th to the 18th century.
To make a wider Dorsoduro art visit, you can pair the gallery with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
How do you get to the Accademia Gallery from Dorsoduro?
The gallery stands at Campo della Carità in Dorsoduro, beside the Grand Canal. Accademia is also a waterbus stop served by lines 1, 2 and N. A broader route from Dorsoduro towards San Marco is covered in this one-day Venice walk from Dorsoduro.
The barrier-free entrance is on the right side in Calle della Carità. Inside, the museum has elevators, lifting platforms and accessible toilets on the ground floor. Backpacks and bulky bags are not permitted; free lockers have maximum dimensions of 45 × 35 × 65 cm. The free cloakroom requires a €1 coin deposit.
From Hotel Messner, the gallery is about a 7-minute walk.
FAQs
Where is the Accademia Gallery?
It is at Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro 1050, 30123 Venice, Italy.
Can you visit the Accademia Gallery for free?
Admission is free for visitors under 18. The gallery also offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month through “Domenica al Museo”; entry is first-come, first-served and booking is not required.
Is the Accademia Gallery accessible?
Yes. The barrier-free entrance is in Calle della Carità, and the museum has elevators, lifting platforms and accessible toilets on the ground floor.