Palazzo Mocenigo
Palazzo Mocenigo
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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A patrician residence at San Stae, Palazzo Mocenigo houses valuable 18th century artworks and is also home to the Study Centre for the History of Textiles and Costumes. A fine selection of rare textiles and costumes of particular importance are displayed. The collection is laid out with a significant importance given to garments and accessories. Mainly of Venetian origin, the works are often embellished with lace and embroidery, skills of several artisans who made such a contribution to that refined luxury and elegance for which the Venetians of those days were famous for.
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The Rialto Bridge is the most famous sight along the Grand Canal in San Polo, smallest of Venice's six sestieri (districts) and by far the busiest neighbourhood. Morning Venetians arrive to peruse the markets for fish, fruit and vegetables, while shops display goods from cheese to wine to desserts. San Silvestro and Rialto Market vaporetto (water taxi) stops add to the steady stream of foot traffic. San Polo is defined by churches including Basilica dei Frari, one of the most important churches sought by art lovers.
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Daisy100London
London59 contributions
Sept 2020
Very few costumes, display cases of waistcoats, and 3 mannequins in chinese costume. A room for trying perfumes, that was interesting. Otherwise lavish large rooms with pictures. But NONE of the, had a label. Absolutely extraordinary.
Staff unfriendly, it cost 5 euros which was a complete waste of money.
Really, DONT bother!!!!
Staff unfriendly, it cost 5 euros which was a complete waste of money.
Really, DONT bother!!!!
Written September 12, 2020
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Dear, thank you for visiting Palazzo Mocenigo Museum where, for Covid19 emergency reasons, that room texts, about the history, the building, layout and collections are available only in digital form and can be downloaded at the moment of the visit or in advance, as indicated at the ticket office and on the website.
We are sorry that the 53 authentic vests of the eighteenth century, the fabrics and glass of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in the rooms, the attorney's toga together with the six oriental dresses did not meet your expectations.
In addition a feminine "andrienne", a masculine suit and a very rare "zamberlucco infantile" suit, all original and unique, tell the story of eighteenth-century Venetian fashion.
We apologize for the staff and we will investigate the behavior that may have provoked your criticism.
Thank you
Written September 15, 2020
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Ldnpanda
10 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
The museum if advertised as providing a history of textiles, costumes and perfumes, however there were no examples or information provided about textile as I recall. There are a few costumes, but most are stored away and you have to arrange a special visit to see them. There is also very limited information provided about the costumes on the manikins. There are not many staff members around, which is nice as you don’t feel watched or hassled but it also means that there aren't any opportunities to ask questions. There is a decent amount of information about perfumes and a lot of opportunities to smell different scents. Most of the information provided is about the house itself so if you are interested in seeing an authentic palazzo then it’s worth a visit, however you will be disappointed if you are interested in learning more about Venetian costumes and textiles.
There was a sensory art exhibition happening at the same time we visited which was not explained to us, or we missed the small amount of information provided, which was very confusing until we worked out what was going on. It made the whole visit feel very surreal and we enjoyed ourselves but it was not what we expected. We slowly walked around and were there for about 30/45 minutes - it’s not a large museum.
There was a sensory art exhibition happening at the same time we visited which was not explained to us, or we missed the small amount of information provided, which was very confusing until we worked out what was going on. It made the whole visit feel very surreal and we enjoyed ourselves but it was not what we expected. We slowly walked around and were there for about 30/45 minutes - it’s not a large museum.
Written June 14, 2022
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culkein
Edinburgh, UK164 contributions
Oct 2022
Beautiful house with lovely interiors and interesting objects. Our main complaint is that it is billed as the centre for the study of textiles and costume in Venice, surely one of the world's leading cities for dressing up, but the quantity of costume is tiny. At the time of our visit there was a small room full of waistcoats and a handful of other dressing gowns and other items. The descriptions on the TA site and in the museum's own publicity are simply very misleading. A lot more space is given over to displays about perfume, which is fine if that is what you are after.
Written November 20, 2022
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jon jack r
Standlake, UK35 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Oh dear. This is absolutely not worth the time or money. Some very dull and badly lit interiors, with minimal information (mostly about paintings too dark to see and dull to bother with), peopled by mannequins in what may (or may not) have been clothing from some (unexplained) period in the past. Oh and then a very poor documentary on a screen about Venetian perfumes - which may (or may not) have anything to do with this place. Let’s not mention nowhere to leave rucksacks (just leave them over there, against the wall). Sorry - but I’m a historian by trade. I’m all I favour of making the past accessible to everyone. This was the opposite. Boring, uninformative, vague, muddled and uninformative. Avoid.
Written December 26, 2023
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mafaldyna
Province of Livorno, Italy104 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Here are some observations:
1) I expected each period piece to be described in detail with the relevant materials and type of workmanship (clocks, mirrors...) while only some Murano chandeliers were provided with a detailed description. If I look at an illuminated perfume bottle with views of foreign cities I want to know all the details/provenance etc
2) It should be noted that the rooms are delimited by a cordon which prevents the public from approaching the period pieces, which seems to me to be a shame; however, if it is mandatory to observe from a distance, I would have put digital panels with the possibility of seeing and enlarging the individual objects.
3) I saw the museum in August and there is no air conditioner or fan in the rooms. If you add that the room is lit only by electric lights, tell me if the heavy curtains, carpets and wallpaper won't make you want to take a sauna! Furthermore, the air is completely permeated with a smell (of furniture wax I think) which makes everything suffocating.
Despite this, I appreciated the rooms and the video on eighteenth-century Venice.
It's a shame that this beautiful palace hasn't fully entered the 21st century! It takes courage but this museum must be updated.
4) It's not enough to put Merchant of Venice products in the bookshop!! I propose to also include essences or something related to creation and combination... the perfumer's organ deserves much more than a synthetic information label... Meditate!
1) I expected each period piece to be described in detail with the relevant materials and type of workmanship (clocks, mirrors...) while only some Murano chandeliers were provided with a detailed description. If I look at an illuminated perfume bottle with views of foreign cities I want to know all the details/provenance etc
2) It should be noted that the rooms are delimited by a cordon which prevents the public from approaching the period pieces, which seems to me to be a shame; however, if it is mandatory to observe from a distance, I would have put digital panels with the possibility of seeing and enlarging the individual objects.
3) I saw the museum in August and there is no air conditioner or fan in the rooms. If you add that the room is lit only by electric lights, tell me if the heavy curtains, carpets and wallpaper won't make you want to take a sauna! Furthermore, the air is completely permeated with a smell (of furniture wax I think) which makes everything suffocating.
Despite this, I appreciated the rooms and the video on eighteenth-century Venice.
It's a shame that this beautiful palace hasn't fully entered the 21st century! It takes courage but this museum must be updated.
4) It's not enough to put Merchant of Venice products in the bookshop!! I propose to also include essences or something related to creation and combination... the perfumer's organ deserves much more than a synthetic information label... Meditate!
Written August 8, 2023
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ch363
Oxford, UK303 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Worth going to if you have the museum pass. Maybe not otherwise, unless you have a particular interest.
I was expecting a lot more textiles and costumes (maybe from the masquerades?) but the main focus was perfume and smell. It was not what I expected but it was interesting and I still enjoyed it.
I was expecting a lot more textiles and costumes (maybe from the masquerades?) but the main focus was perfume and smell. It was not what I expected but it was interesting and I still enjoyed it.
Written July 15, 2022
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forestcreature
7 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We wanted to visit this museum as we had purchased the "museum pass", which included this place. We typed in "pallazo mocenigo" into Google map & eagerly ventured out, only to find ourselves in completely the wrong district. We accessed the map the next day using the official museum website & were able to find it. it's not sign posted on the streets well. The museum itself was really interesting, and you get a real sense of the opulent world some members of the Venetian society was privvy to. There weren't as many costumes as I was expecting, and it would be nice to have some explanation for the items of clothing displayed. The perfume section was fun as you get to smell different raw materials and is more interactive.
Written January 13, 2019
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luvroma2
Reading, PA1,943 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
This is a 17th century palazzo which is open Tuesday through Sunday. The piano nobile (2nd floor) has a collection of historic fashions. The men's embroidered waistcoats are simply beautiful. The first floor hosts temporary exhibits. There is also an exhibit dedicated to fragrance and you can purchase the various scents in the gift shop. Entrance was included in the Venezia Unica city pass.
Written October 15, 2015
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MacSydney_Australia
Sydney,Australia93 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
The Palazzo Mocenigo is well worth seeing in its own right - a grand palazzo with imposing rooms and period furnishings. The predominantly eighteenth century costumes are beautifully presented, and the display of 50 embroidered men's waistcoats was dazzling. They also have periodic other displays, such as the fan exhibition on until 14 September. Its very easy to get to - hop off the vaporetto at San Stae and there is only the one calle leading from the stop, and the museum is immediately visible a couple of hundred metres along it. The history of perfume is also conveyed in a very interesting interactive way. It also has the advantage of being a bit of a hidden treasure - only one other couple there, so you can wander the rooms in great ease.
Written July 8, 2014
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sgilmour2
USA1 contribution
Jun 2012 • Couples
I would advise prospective visitors to this museum to check carefully before visiting. It seems that sometimes there are great exhibits here - however, when we visited in June of 2012 this was not the case.
There was a grand total of 4 (yes, four) pieces of antique clothing on display - plus a small number of rather ugly modern snowboarding jackets and snowboards - completely out of context in rooms decorated with antique furniture. One room was being renovated, so perhaps at another time there would have been more to see, but I was left to wonder why the museum was being kept open and staffed with such a paltry and poorly curated display. When I asked the ticket collector if we had seen all there was to see (in case we had blundered and missed a key staircase or entrance to the "real" museum, I was told no - this was all there was - though she did have the good grace to look embarassed.
Fortunately we had purchased the 20 Euro Venice museum pass and had already used it in several other museums - so I didn't feel like I had been cheated out of the price of admission. Nevertheless, my advice would be to skip this one - at least for summer 2012. Go visit the Costume Gallery at the Pitti Palace in Florence instead - it's stlll a small collection if you compare it to the Victoria and Albert in London, but it is beautifully displayed and curated.
There was a grand total of 4 (yes, four) pieces of antique clothing on display - plus a small number of rather ugly modern snowboarding jackets and snowboards - completely out of context in rooms decorated with antique furniture. One room was being renovated, so perhaps at another time there would have been more to see, but I was left to wonder why the museum was being kept open and staffed with such a paltry and poorly curated display. When I asked the ticket collector if we had seen all there was to see (in case we had blundered and missed a key staircase or entrance to the "real" museum, I was told no - this was all there was - though she did have the good grace to look embarassed.
Fortunately we had purchased the 20 Euro Venice museum pass and had already used it in several other museums - so I didn't feel like I had been cheated out of the price of admission. Nevertheless, my advice would be to skip this one - at least for summer 2012. Go visit the Costume Gallery at the Pitti Palace in Florence instead - it's stlll a small collection if you compare it to the Victoria and Albert in London, but it is beautifully displayed and curated.
Written June 19, 2012
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Bonjour, la visite de la ville était-elle en français ?
Written September 3, 2017
Effectivement, dans chacune des salles du Palazzo Mocenigo, des fiches en langue française sont mises à la disposition des visiteurs.
Written September 4, 2017
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