# Peggy Guggenheim Collection — Venice, Italy

> Peggy Guggenheim lived for thirty years in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, a low eighteenth-century palace on the Grand Canal. After her death in 1979 the home and its collection passed to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
- Admission: €16 standard admission
- Address: Dorsoduro 701, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours
- Official website: https://www.guggenheim-venice.it/en/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- The Empire of Light — René Magritte · 1953–1954
- Bird in Space — Constantin Brancusi · 1932–1940
- Angel of the City — Marino Marini · 1948
- Alchemy — Jackson Pollock · 1947

## FAQ
**Is the garden included?**
Yes, the Nasher Sculpture Garden is part of the visit.

**How do I get there?**
Take the Vaporetto to Accademia or Salute and walk a few minutes through Dorsoduro.

**How long should I spend at Peggy Guggenheim Collection?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Peggy Guggenheim Collection best known for?**
Peggy Guggenheim lived for thirty years in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, a low eighteenth-century palace on the Grand Canal. After her death in 1979 the home and its collection passed to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Key highlights include The Empire of Light by Magritte, Bird in Space by Brancusi, Angel of the City by Marino Marini.

**How do I get tickets for Peggy Guggenheim Collection?**
€16 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.guggenheim-venice.it/en/

**Is the sculpture garden included?**
Yes — the Nasher Sculpture Garden is part of every visit. Works by Brancusi, Marini, and Giacometti are displayed among cypress trees with views of the Grand Canal.

**Can I see where Peggy Guggenheim is buried?**
Yes — her ashes are interred in a corner of the garden near the sculpture of Marini's Angel of the City, alongside memorial plaques for her dogs.

**How does this compare to the Biennale?**
The Peggy Guggenheim is a permanent collection in a historic palazzo, open year-round. The Biennale is a temporary exhibition across multiple venues during odd-numbered years. Both are in Dorsoduro and pair well together.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/peggy-guggenheim-collection/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.