The Naval History Museum, also known as the Museo Storico Navale, is a maritime museum in Venice, Italy, in the Veneto region. It is found on the Riva S. Biagio, at number 2148 in the 30122 postal district of the city.
What you will see
The museum is devoted to the naval history of Venice, a city whose power for centuries rested on the sea. Its collection includes ship models and a range of naval artifacts, and its exhibits look at Venetian maritime power and the role the sea played in the life of the city.
What kind of visit it makes
A visit suits anyone with an interest in ships, seafaring or the history of Venice beyond its canals and churches. It is a museum to walk through at your own pace, looking closely at the models and objects and reading how they connect to the city's past as a sea power.
Because the museum is set on the waterfront, it works well as part of a wider day exploring the eastern part of the city, where the Riva S. Biagio runs along the lagoon. Visitors can combine it with time spent walking the nearby waterside and with other sights across Venice.
Planning your trip
- Address: Riva S. Biagio, 2148, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
- Telephone: +39 041 244 1399
- Also known as: Museo Storico Navale
For current opening times, admission and any other practical details, it is worth checking directly with the museum before you set out, using the telephone number above.
