Welcome to MUNAV
News and notices: MUNAV reopens to the public
We are pleased to inform you that the Naval History Museum of Venice will reopen to the public every day, except on Tuesdays, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM starting from Thursday, April 18th at 1:00 PM
The Ships Pavilion will remain closed to the public for renovation works
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