FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN VENICE
The magic of Venice is waiting to be discovered with your children, amidst the canals, gondolas, excursions, and delicious food.
CA' MACANA
Visit the best mask-making workshop in Venice (1 hour): - Witness how a traditional Venetian mask-making workshop operates
- Discover the ancient technique for creating Venetian masks.
- Learn about the historical significance of Venetian masks during Carnival and in everyday life.
- Participate in an activity to create your own Venetian mask.
COLLEONI ARTISTIC GLASSWORKS - MURANO GLASS FACTORY
This activity will allow you to learn for about 30 minutes how to blow glass in a traditional glass factory in Murano. You will witness a demonstration by a skilled master craftsman with great expertise in glass. At the end of the demonstration, each participant will receive a small glass souvenir that will make the experience even more unforgettable.
- Fondamenta S. Giovanni dei Battuti, 12, 30141 Venezia (VE)
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
It is located just a few minutes from the train station and is housed in one of the most fascinating palaces on the Grand Canal.
It offers a captivating museum experience with a great scenic impact, especially on the second floor in the room dedicated to Giancarlo Ligabue's scientific expedition. Here, you will find an almost complete 7-meter-long dinosaur skeleton and the skull of a giant crocodile.
You will also see a rich and interesting collection of fossils that represent traces to understand the formation and history of life on Earth. The museum tour is completed with communication systems and opportunities for practical and interactive experiments.
- Salizada del Fontego dei Turchi, 1730, 30135 Venezia (VE)
LABORATORIO AL PEGGY GUGGENHEIM
One of the best excursions to do in Venice with children? You absolutely have to visit the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.
It's a museum of modern and contemporary art that showcases the works of the most important artists of the 20th century. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection has been offering family activities for several years, capable of involving both parents and children.
- Dorsoduro, 701-704, 30123 Venezia (VE)
BURANO ISLAND
Entertainment or special activities are not necessary, the magic of the island is more than enough to engage the whole family! The island is small and can easily be explored on foot. Burano, known for its lace production, also hosts the homonymous museum. It is a small museum with free admission where you can learn about the history of this craft, see some applications, and explore the uses of lace. If you're lucky like us, on special occasions, you might meet some ladies who show how to create wonderful works of art. All the streets and shops in Burano are full of locally crafted objects and products: from small souvenirs to true masterpieces. Every corner is a postcard view!
- Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3215, 30123 Venezia (VE)
