Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Jamie Eyre★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

A beautiful space and garden tucked away in Dosudoro. The collection offers so much to linger over and consider. The temporary exhibition Peggy Guggenheim in London: The Making of a Collector (25 April – 19 October 2026) is a brilliant insight into how it all began. Always a joy to visit. Book online and arrive early if you want to avoid the crowds (a little…)

Katarzyna Dubińska★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

I was waiting really long time to visit this place and I was totally satisfied. It's my 3td Guggenheim from the list. Collection is breathtaking. Place is majestic. Beautiful villa located in front of the canal surrounded by lovely gardens. That was an unique experience for me and I will remember this.

Ira Koshyk★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

Definitely worth visiting this unique spot with its special gardens and impressive collection of artworks. The atmosphere feels calm and inspiring, offering a nice contrast to the busy parts of Venice. I’d also highlight the surrounding neighborhood—it’s full of small galleries and creative spaces, so take your time to explore beyond just this location. A lovely cultural experience overall, and not to be missed while staying in Venice.

Lee Baxter★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Lovely way to spend a couple of hours. Such a peaceful space, with artwork in the garden as well as inside in the galleries. Most of the artwork my wife and I really enjoyed as it was of the highest quality, collected by Peggy Guggenheim many years ago. It includes work by many famous and talented artists such as Picasso. There was one small gallery that we didn't like which could (in my opinion) be described as the worst of modern art - basic and uninspiring, like one picture that was just like a sheet of plain graph paper. But there was plenty of good work to look at in the rest of the museum to make up for it. Look out for the poignant graves of Peggy and her dogs in the garden. Worth just sitting and contemplating for a little while. The Lucio Fontana sculpture gallery was stunning and well worth seeing. The cafe wasn't open when we went as it was closed for refurbishment. Nice toilets available in the reception area.

Kevin O'Dwyer★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

Peggy Guggenheim was one of the most influential collectors of modern art in the 20th century. During the 1930s and 1940s, she actively supported avant-garde artists in Europe and the United States, often purchasing their work before they were widely recognized. Her collection reflects the major movements of modernism, including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism, and Abstract Expressionism. The Collection is housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an unfinished 18th-century palace on the Grand Canal. In 1951, Guggenheim began opening her home to the public during the Venice Biennale, allowing visitors to view her collection in an informal, domestic setting. A must see for those interested in 20th century contemporary art. Excellent tour guide and fascinating history.