Discovering the Peggy Guggenheim Collection: A Treasure of Modern Art in Venice

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, head towards Venice via the A4 motorway. Follow signs for 'Venezia' and take the exit towards 'Venezia/Mestre'. Once in Mestre, continue towards the Venice entry points. As you approach the city, park at a designated car park near Piazzale Roma, the main access point to Venice. Please note that parking fees can range from €20 to €30 per day. From Piazzale Roma, you can either walk or take a vaporetto (water bus) to the nearest stop, which is 'Accademia'. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk to the museum located at Dorsoduro, 701.

• Public Transportation (Train)

  If you're coming from nearby cities like Padua or Treviso, take a train to Venice Santa Lucia station. Once you arrive, exit the station and head towards the Grand Canal. From there, you can take a vaporetto (water bus) Line 1 towards 'Lido' and get off at the 'Accademia' stop. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is approximately a 10-minute walk from the stop. Make sure to check the current vaporetto schedules, and a single ticket costs around €7.50.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  For those traveling to Venice from nearby towns, you can take a regional bus to Piazzale Roma. Once you arrive at Piazzale Roma, you can walk to the 'Accademia' vaporetto stop or directly walk to the museum if you prefer a stroll. The walk is approximately 20 minutes. Bus tickets typically cost around €3, and the journey time varies depending on your departure point.

• Vaporetto (Water Bus)

  If you are already in Venice, you can take the vaporetto directly to the 'Accademia' stop. Vaporetto tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines or booths at the stations and cost approximately €7.50 for a single journey. From the 'Accademia' stop, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is just a 10-minute walk down the Dorsoduro district. Follow the signs or use a map application for easy navigation.