Museo del Merletto

If you are looking for an undemanding adventure in Venice, this is not for you. At the Museo del Merletto you can explore the art of Venetian lace from the 16th to the 20th century and discover the fascinating technique of tatting, also known as the art of lace-making.

The open archive houses more than 200 rare and precious objects, including drawings, photographs and veritable lace jewels.

On the first floor of the museum you will find four rooms full of artefacts, where you can follow the evolution of Venetian lace-making through the centuries and admire extraordinary original examples up close.

During the museum's opening hours, you can even watch the master lace-makers at work, guardians of a tradition handed down from generation to generation. Discover the history and art of Venetian lace.