Welcome to MUNAV
The MUNAV is owned by the Ministry of Defense which, through the Navy, safeguards the values and culture of the Armed Forces. It is included in the circuit of 15 Military Museums entrusted to Difesa Servizi by the Armed Forces and is the most important naval museum in Italy: a 6000m2 exhibition area where you can immerse yourself in the glorious maritime history of Venice and board the submarine Enrico Dandolo
Visit the MUNAV
Naval Historical Museum
Ships Pavilion
Submarine Dandolo
Why visit MUNAV
For the variety of models on display and to learn about the maritime history of Venice
Through an exhibition itinerary rich in historical artefacts, ship models, paintings and documents, the Historical Naval Museum of Venice recounts a long maritime tradition, from its origins to the modern era, from the ancient boats of the Republic of Venice to the ship models of the Navy Italian yesterday and today. The variety of models on display goes beyond the borders of Venice, to include an exceptional collection of boats used in the seas of China and the Far East.
To discover a historic place overlooking the ancient Arsenal of Venice
Located in the Arsenale area, one of the most emblematic places in Venice, the Museum is housed in a historic building that once constituted the "Granary" of the Serenissima and inside a Pavilion that served as a workshop and storage for boats of the Republic of Venice. Thanks to its rich collection, temporary exhibitions and its strategic position in the enchanting setting of the Arsenale, the museum offers a complete overview of a heritage of inestimable value.
To live a unique experience on board the Enrico Dandolo submarine
46 meters long, almost 5 meters wide, the Enrico Dandolo submarine is one of the first four submarines designed during the Cold War. Silent, maneuverable and fast, these submarines were equipped with advanced technologies which, fortunately, were never used for offensive purposes. Today the submarine is located in the Arsenal and can be visited, entering the maneuvering cabin and the torpedo launch room, to relive the emotions that the sailors felt during the long voyages
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Much more than a museum
Un tesoro nascosto che mi ha permesso di vivere un'esperienza incredibile
Fin dal momento in cui ho varcato la soglia del museo, sono stato immediatamente trasportato indietro nel tempo, in un’epoca in cui Venezia dominava le rotte commerciali del Mediterraneo e oltre. Le collezioni di navi, modelli in scala, dipinti e artefatti navali sono semplicemente straordinarie… Uno dei momenti più emozionanti è stato ammirare da vicino le antiche imbarcazioni veneziane, alcune delle quali risalgono addirittura al medioevo…[continua]
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