Welcome to MUNAV

Visit the Historical Naval Museum of Venice and theShips Pavilion. Enter the Venice Arsenal and live the experience of the Enrico Dandolo Submarine

The Ship Pavilion: a rediscovered treasure, waiting to be discovered...and the new audio guide is included in the ticket!

CHIAVE TERRESTRE:

The exhibition by Giulia Piscitelli - extended until January 6th, 2026 at MUNAV

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Angelus Ex Aqua:

The exhibition by Gino Baffo- extended until January 6th, 2026 at MUNAV

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Naval Historical Museum

A 15th century building, near the Arsenal, which was once the "Granary" of the Serenissima, where you can retrace, through an exhibition itinerary spread over 5 floors, the long and glorious naval history of Venice and our Navy.

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Ships Pavilion

Since 1980 the spaces of the oar workshops have taken on the name of Ship Pavilion. With the Museum ticket, you will also be able to visit this vast exhibition area, which houses boats of great historical importance.

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Submarine Dandolo

Live the experience on board the 'killer submarine' of the Cold War, one of the first units to be built in Italy after the Second World War and can now be visited inside the Venice Arsenal.

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Private Visit

Enjoy a deep dive into the history of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) with a dedicated guide, as part of an exclusive private visit. For information and bookings:

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SPECIAL VIRTUAL TOUR

Start your digital experience and visit theVenice Historical Naval Museum online,interacting with the multimedia contents: listen to the audio tracks and watch the videos by clicking on the colored pins.

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.

Per scoprire un luogo storico affacciato sull'antico Arsenale di Venezia

Situato nell’area dell’Arsenale, uno dei luoghi più emblematici di Venezia, il Museo è ospitato in un edificio storico che un tempo costituiva il "Granaio" della Serenissima e all'interno di un Padiglione che serviva come officina e deposito per le imbarcazioni della Repubblica di Venezia. Grazie alla sua ricca collezione, alle esposizioni temporanee e alla sua posizione strategica nell’incantevole scenario dell’Arsenale, il museo offre una panoramica completa di un patrimonio di inestimabile valore.

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

Much more than a museum

Founded in 1919 on the initiative of the Naval General Staff, the MUNAV is today one of the most important naval museums in Europe, where you can travel into the glorious past of the Serenissima Republic and discover displays, exhibitions, digital installations, educational workshops and virtual reality adventures

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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]

Luigi

Google Review, [Feb 2024]

Great experience, my son loved it. Vast display of naval models. Definitely also suitable for families with children.

Giulia Z

Tripadvisor Review

A very interesting museum with documents, finds, reconstructions and unique pieces that invite you to delve deeper. A true navigation through the history of Venice and the navy.

Richy

Tripadvisor Review

So much history, so much stuff to see, if you go (and I recommend it) take the time to admire everything because it really is a spectacle

Fabrizio D

Tripadvisor Review

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