Sight guide · Venice · Italy
Visiting Gallerie dell'Accademia
The definitive collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to the 18th century, with Giovanni Bellini's Madonnas, Giorgione's mysterious The Tempest, late Titian, Tintoretto's Miracles of St Mark and Veronese's huge Feast in the House of Levi.
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Quick answer
Gallerie dell'Accademia is a museum in Dorsoduro, Venice. Allow 2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Dorsoduro
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, rainy day and history
- Best months
- April–May and November
About Gallerie dell'Accademia
The definitive collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to the 18th century, with Giovanni Bellini's Madonnas, Giorgione's mysterious The Tempest, late Titian, Tintoretto's Miracles of St Mark and Veronese's huge Feast in the House of Levi.
Tip: Focus on the Bellini, Giorgione and Veronese rooms if time is short.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Dorsoduro, art museums, the Zattere waterfront and the student square of Campo Santa Margherita.
Best time to visit Gallerie dell'Accademia
Gallerie dell'Accademia is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- April: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- May: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- November: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Venice has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Venice itinerary visits Gallerie dell'Accademia on day 3, together with Grand Canal by vaporetto and Burano.
- No. 9 of the 20 sights in our Venice things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in Venice.
- One of the picks in venice on a rainy day.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Venice.
Near Gallerie dell'Accademia
Also in Dorsoduro, so you can walk between them:
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection — 1.5–2 hours, mid-priced
- Ca' Rezzonico — 1.5 hours, low cost
- Zattere promenade — 1 hour, free
If you like Gallerie dell'Accademia
- St Mark's Basilica — San Marco, 1–1.5 hours
- Doge's Palace — San Marco, 2–3 hours
- Basilica dei Frari — San Polo, 45 minutes–1 hour
- Scuola Grande di San Rocco — San Polo, 1 hour
Staying near Gallerie dell'Accademia
Stay in Dorsoduro ($$$) to walk here: art museums, the Zattere waterfront and the student square of Campo Santa Margherita. All areas to stay in Venice.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Gallerie dell'Accademia?
Plan 2 hours. With Peggy Guggenheim Collection nearby, it fits a half-day in Dorsoduro.
+Is Gallerie dell'Accademia free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Gallerie dell'Accademia?
April–May and November, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Focus on the Bellini, Giorgione and Veronese rooms if time is short.
+Do I need to book Gallerie dell'Accademia in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.