Glass Museum (Murano)

The Murano Glass Museum is a museum on the history of glass, including local Murano glass, located on the island of Murano, just north of Venice, Italy. 

History

The museum was founded in 1861. It was originally built in the Gothic style as a patrician's palace. The building became the residence of Bishop Marco Giustinian in 1659. He later bought it and donated it to the Torcello diocese.

Description

The museum is currently located in the Palazzo Giustinian.

It is located close to the "Museo" vaporetto water bus stop. The museum is run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE).

Collection

The collection of the museum, one of the most complete in the world, ranges from antiquity to 20th century works including realizations by the famous Barovier & Toso glass company and glass textiles designed by Carlo Scarpa in the late thirties.

Address: Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 8, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
Founded: 1923, Murano, Venice, Italy
Phone: +39 041 739586
Province: Metropolitan City of Venice