Exhibition

Manu-Facture: The Ceramics of Lucio Fontana 

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Opening Hours

Daily 10 am–6 pm / Closed on Tuesdays
The ticket office closes at 5 pm

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In Focus

Free Week for Venetians

From November 19–23 on the occasion of the celebrations of the Madonna della Salute, the museum grants free admission to Venetian citizens.

Inside Form: Hepworth, Giacometti, Calder

November 10, 17, 24, 2025
A series of three lectures organized by Giovanna Brambilla analyzes the writings of Barbara Hepworth, Alberto Giacometti, and Alexander Calder—three key figures of twentieth-century sculpture fascinated by volume, verticality, and lightness.

Drawing and Design: From Line to Idea

October 2025 - April 2026
A six-part workshop series for the Family Card members of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection that provides an opportunity to explore the diverse universe of design through its various applications, highlighting how this discipline has transformed our way of experiencing the space and objects that surround us.

Listen to the podcast I Wanted to be Free

“I Want to Be Free” is a podcast created by Chora Media and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection that tells the life story of the U.S. collector and her unconditional love of art.

Thursdays for Venetians

On Thursdays, from 2 to 6 pm, the museum grants free admission to residents of the City of Venice and those born in Venice, as well as to students at Venetian universities.

Offer for Schools

Book now and receive a discount for you classes!
Between November and February guided tours and admission tickets cost less.

Become a Member

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Programs

International Fellowship Program

A unique and immersive learning experience for those wishing to pursue a career in the arts.
Applications for 2026 are now open! Find out more.

Dorsoduro Museum Mile

The Gallerie dell’Accademia, the Galleria di Palazzo Cini, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and Palazzo Grassi – Punta della Dogana have once again joined forces to create the Dorsoduro Museum Mile, a unique itinerary covering eight centuries of art and culture.

Accessibility and Inclusion

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection guarantees accessibility to the museum’s spaces and content to everyone by welcoming visitors to a safe environment and organizing activities that promote social and cultural inclusion.

Events

Talk

The Tireless Research of Alberto Giacometti

The second event of the lecture series “Inside Form: Hepworth, Giacometti, Calder: The Writings and Thoughts of Three Twentieth-Century Sculptors."
17 November 2025 7:00 pm

Collection Highlights

Constantin Brancusi

Maiastra

ca. 1912

On view