For a Venice 2 day itinerary, Murano and Burano are lagoon islands you can plan as a trip from Venice. ACTV Line 12 connects Venezia/F.te Nove with both islands, and the Murano Glass Museum gives you a defined cultural stop on Murano. For a city day based in Dorsoduro, consider how to spend one day in Venice from Dorsoduro.
- Route: ACTV Line 12 connects Venezia/F.te Nove with Murano, Mazzorbo, Burano, Treporti and Punta Sabbioni.
- Museum: The Murano Glass Museum is at Fondamenta Marco Giustinian 8, 30141 Murano, Venice.
- Opening pattern: The museum opens daily, with different hours from November to March and April to October.
Choosing between Murano and Burano
Murano has a documented glassmaking history and a museum devoted to the island’s glass; Burano is another stop on the Line 12 route. The facts here support a clear choice if you want to visit the museum, but do not establish a comparison of activities or attractions across both islands.
The Murano Glass Museum was founded in 1861, after mayor Antonio Colleoni and abbot and art glassmaker Vincenzo Zanetti secured approval for an archive documenting the island’s history and life.
Its collection includes glass made on Murano in past centuries and contemporary glass donated by furnace owners. The museum describes it as the world’s largest historical collection of Murano glass, with works dating from the 1st to the 20th century.
How to plan a combined island day
Line 12 provides a connection between Murano and Burano, so you can plan both islands around that route. It also serves Mazzorbo, Treporti and Punta Sabbioni; check the ACTV timetable for the direction and stops that fit your plans. Mazzorbo is also a useful connection when planning how to reach Torcello from Venice.
If you want to include the museum, its seasonal hours can help shape the order of your stops. From April to October, it opens daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with last admission at 17:00. From November to March, it opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:00.
How do you get from Venice to Murano and Burano?
ACTV Line 12 connects Venezia/F.te Nove with Murano and Burano. The official timetable shows the line’s direction and stops, so check it to confirm the service for your travel date rather than relying on a particular departure pattern.
For a separate look at the city’s main waterway by public transport, read about how to see the Grand Canal by vaporetto.
ACTV also connects Venezia/San Marco-San Zaccaria with Burano via Lido S.M.E. and Punta Sabbioni in its summer timetable. For a route choice, compare the current Line 12 and Line 14 information on ACTV’s official timetable.
What should you check before visiting workshops and attractions?
Check museum opening days and hours before setting out, especially when planning around the seasonal schedule. The Murano Glass Museum advises checking each museum’s opening information before visiting. Check the official site before you go.
The museum’s address is Fondamenta Marco Giustinian 8, 30141 Murano, Venice. Its collection spans historic island-made glass and contemporary donations from furnace owners, offering a focused stop for learning about Murano’s glassmaking heritage.
FAQs
Can you visit Murano and Burano on the same trip?
ACTV Line 12 connects both islands, so you can plan them as stops on one island trip. Check the timetable for your travel date.
Where is the Murano Glass Museum?
It is at Fondamenta Marco Giustinian 8, 30141 Murano, Venice.
Does the Murano Glass Museum have seasonal hours?
Yes. It opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00 from November to March, and from 10:00 to 18:00 from April to October. Last admission is one hour before closing.