Diocesan Museum, Venice

Name: Diocesan Museum
Address: Sestiere Castello, 4312, Venice, 30122, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 522 9166

#311 among attractions in Venice

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The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art "Sant'Apollonia" is a museum in Venice, desired by Patriarch Albino Luciani, opened to the public in 1977 on the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the restoration of the bronze Horses of St. Mark's Basilica, was officially opened on October 4, 1980. It is located in the Benedictine monastery once on the island Ammiana, near Torcello, which has now disappeared. The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art was moved to the Manfrediniana Art Gallery in late 2020.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°26'5"N, 12°20'27"E

Address

Sestiere Castello, 4312CastelloVenice 30122 Italy

Contact

+39 041 522 9166

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Diocesan Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza San Marco, Doge's Palace, Horses of Saint Mark, Bridge of Sighs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Diocesan Museum open?

Diocesan Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Diocesan Museum?

Nearby attractions include Bridge of Sighs, Venice (1 min walk), Doge's Palace, Venice (2 min walk), Palazzo Trevisan Cappello, Venice (2 min walk), St Mark's Basilica, Venice (2 min walk).

How to get to Diocesan Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Diocesan Museum:

Ferry

San Zaccaria F • Lines: 1, B (3 min walk)
San Zaccaria - Jolanda D (4 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (27 min walk)
Piazzale Roma (30 min walk)

Bus

Venezia B1 • Lines: 10, 19, 72 (28 min walk)
Venezia A1 • Lines: 5 (28 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (28 min walk)