{"id":11638,"date":"2026-05-17T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/?page_id=11638"},"modified":"2026-06-07T15:36:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T13:36:07","slug":"palazzo-grassi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-museums\/palazzo-grassi\/","title":{"rendered":"Palazzo Grassi + Punta della Dogana Venice 2026: Pinault Collection \u2014 Tickets &#038; Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"tv-featured-snippet\"><p><strong>In brief:<\/strong> Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana are the two exhibition venues of the <strong>Pinault Collection<\/strong> in Venice \u2014 the contemporary art collection of the French entrepreneur Fran\u00e7ois Pinault (founder of Kering). Palazzo Grassi (a neoclassical 18th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal in the Sestiere San Marco) and Punta della Dogana (the former Dogana da Mar from the late 17th century at the tip of Dorsoduro, opposite St Mark&#8217;s Square) were both converted by the Japanese architect <strong>Tadao Ando<\/strong> \u2014 Palazzo Grassi in 2006, Punta della Dogana in 2009. Both venues show almost exclusively temporary exhibitions of contemporary art; check the current programme before visiting. Admission is currently around \u20ac20 (reduced approx. \u20ac15, ages 20\u201326 approx. \u20ac7, under 20 free). Open Wednesday to Monday 10:00\u201318:00 (last entry 17:00), closed Tuesdays and 25 December. Visit time 90\u2013120 min per venue. Alongside the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of the most important places for contemporary art in Venice. Check prices and times in advance on palazzograssi.it.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-affiliate-disclosure\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This page contains affiliate links to our partner GetYourGuide. If you book, we receive a commission \u2014 at no extra cost to you. Our editorial recommendations are independent of this.<\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-callout-eintritt\" style=\"border:1px solid #c9941e;border-radius:8px;background-color:#fff8ec;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0\"><p style=\"margin:0\"><strong style=\"color:#a23838\">\u26a0\ufe0f Important for day visitors 2026:<\/strong> On 60 applicable days between 3 April and 26 July 2026 (8:30\u201316:00 each day), day visitors aged 14 and over pay an additional \u20ac5 (booked in advance) or \u20ac10 (at short notice). This fee is independent of the Pinault ticket. Overnight guests, children under 14 and other officially exempt groups do not pay \u2014 but depending on their category must register their exemption. \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-access-fee-2026\/\"><strong>Venice access fee 2026 \u2014 calendar and booking<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick overview \u2014 the Pinault Collection at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Fact box for quick readers<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Question<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Answer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Venues<\/td><td>Palazzo Grassi (San Marco) + Punta della Dogana (Dorsoduro)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Collection<\/td><td>Pinault Collection \u2014 contemporary art (temporary exhibitions)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Founder<\/td><td>Fran\u00e7ois Pinault (b. 1936, founder of the Kering group: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Architect of the conversions<\/td><td>Tadao Ando (Palazzo Grassi 2006, Punta della Dogana 2009)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Artists in the collection&#8217;s orbit<\/td><td>incl. Damien Hirst, Maurizio Cattelan, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Takashi Murakami, Marlene Dumas, Pierre Huyghe (hanging changes per exhibition)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admission<\/td><td>approx. \u20ac20 regular, reduced approx. \u20ac15, ages 20\u201326 approx. \u20ac7, under 20 free \u2014 varies by exhibition, check in advance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening hours<\/td><td>Wed\u2013Mon 10:00\u201318:00 (last entry 17:00), closed Tuesdays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visit duration<\/td><td>90\u2013120 min per venue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vaporetto<\/td><td>San Samuele (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-2\/\">line 2<\/a>) for Palazzo Grassi, Salute (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-1\/\">line 1<\/a>) for Punta della Dogana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In the MUVE pass?<\/td><td>No \u2014 an independent private foundation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Pinault Collection worth it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Quick decision matrix \u2014 Pinault Collection by travel type<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">If you \u2026<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Recommendation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2026 love contemporary art<\/td><td>Highly recommended \u2014 one of Venice&#8217;s great temporary-exhibition programmes alongside the Biennale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 appreciate Tadao Ando&#8217;s architecture<\/td><td>An important stop \u2014 above all Punta della Dogana with its central concrete interior<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 only visit one venue<\/td><td>Punta della Dogana \u2014 architecturally striking, with lagoon views<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 combine with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection<\/td><td>Ideal \u2014 Punta della Dogana and the Peggy Guggenheim are 5 min apart on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 only like Renaissance and Baroque painting<\/td><td>Skip \u2014 Pinault is exclusively contemporary, from about 1960<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 are travelling with children<\/td><td>Suitability depends heavily on the current exhibition \u2014 check the theme in advance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 only have half a day<\/td><td>Punta della Dogana alone \u2014 90 min, compact and intense<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2026 need to bridge an acqua alta day<\/td><td>Punta della Dogana sits right on the water and can be affected during stronger acqua alta \u2014 Palazzo Grassi is often easier to reach<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Fran\u00e7ois Pinault?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fran\u00e7ois Pinault (born 1936) is one of France&#8217;s wealthiest entrepreneurs \u2014 founder and long-time chairman of the Kering group (formerly PPR), which includes luxury brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen. He has collected contemporary art since the 1960s \u2014 today one of the world&#8217;s most extensive private collections with more than 10,000 works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a long search for a location, Venice became the main seat of his collection \u2014 in 2005 he bought Palazzo Grassi (previously owned by the Fiat family Agnelli), and in 2007 he received the exhibition mandate for the Punta della Dogana (city property, long-term lease). With Punta della Dogana he opened one of Venice&#8217;s great centres for contemporary art in 2009. In 2013 the Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi followed \u2014 a small theatre in the garden of Palazzo Grassi for talks and performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In France, Pinault is often compared with Bernard Arnault (LVMH) \u2014 both have built defining private museums over the past 20 years (Arnault: Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, plus the Bourse de Commerce in 2021). Pinault, however, deliberately moved the centre of his collection to Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The two venues in detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Palazzo Grassi (Sestiere San Marco)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palazzo Grassi was built in the mid-18th century to designs by the architect Giorgio Massari for the wealthy Grassi family on the Grand Canal \u2014 one of the Republic&#8217;s later great palazzi, neoclassical in character with a three-part fa\u00e7ade and restrained ornament. Ownership changed several times in the 19th century; in 1984 the Fiat family Agnelli bought it and converted it into an exhibition space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2005 Agnelli sold the palazzo to Pinault. Tadao Ando was commissioned for the subsequent conversion \u2014 his concept was minimally invasive: the neoclassical exterior remained untouched; inside he removed some later partition walls and created a multi-storey, light-filled exhibition space with clean concrete walls in the atrium and wooden floors in the main rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exhibition space:<\/strong> approx. 4,700 m\u00b2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entrance:<\/strong> Campo San Samuele 3231<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaporetto:<\/strong> San Samuele (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-2\/\">line 2<\/a>), 2 min on foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening as a Pinault venue:<\/strong> 2006 with the exhibition &#8220;Where Are We Going?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Punta della Dogana (Sestiere Dorsoduro)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Punta della Dogana (the customs point) lies at the tip of Dorsoduro \u2014 the easternmost point, where the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal flow into the Bacino di San Marco. Directly opposite lies St Mark&#8217;s Square. Today&#8217;s Dogana da Mar structure dates from the late 17th century. On the golden sphere at its tip stands a statue of Fortuna \u2014 one of the best-known marks of the Venice skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the end of the Republic in 1797 the Dogana lost its original purpose and was used variously, or only partially, for a long time. In 2007 Pinault received the long-term lease from the city \u2014 in return for a commitment to restore the building and open it as a museum. Tadao Ando was commissioned with the conversion, completed in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ando&#8217;s intervention here was far more radical than at Palazzo Grassi: he hollowed out the triangular interior and created a central, almost sacral concrete space with concentric supporting walls and a multi-storey gallery. The original brick walls and timber ceilings remain visible, in contrast to the modern concrete. Architecturally one of the most important examples of contemporary adaptive reuse in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exhibition space:<\/strong> approx. 5,000 m\u00b2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entrance:<\/strong> Dorsoduro 2, at the tip, right by the Salute vaporetto pier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaporetto:<\/strong> Salute (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-1\/\">line 1<\/a>), 1 min on foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening:<\/strong> 2009 with the exhibition &#8220;Mapping the Studio&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2013 Pinault additionally opened the Teatrino \u2014 a small theatre designed by Tadao Ando in the garden of Palazzo Grassi. It serves as a venue for talks, film screenings, performances and concerts accompanying the exhibitions. Admission to events is usually separate \u2014 programme online at pinaultcollection.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporary exhibitions \u2014 what does Pinault show?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike fixed museums with permanent displays, Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana show <strong>temporary exhibitions from the Pinault Collection<\/strong>. Typical run per exhibition: 6\u201318 months, often synchronised with the Venice Biennale. One venue usually shows solo presentations of individual artists, the other thematic group exhibitions. Since almost only temporary shows are on view, always check the current programme before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Programme 2026:<\/strong> for 2026 the official Pinault site lists, among others, exhibitions and programmes on <strong>Lorna Simpson<\/strong> (Punta della Dogana, from 29 March 2026), <strong>Michael Armitage<\/strong>, <strong>Amar Kanwar<\/strong> and <strong>Paulo Nazareth<\/strong>. Check current run times and the exact programme on palazzograssi.it or pinaultcollection.com before your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important exhibitions of recent years (for context):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Where Are We Going?&#8221; (Palazzo Grassi 2006):<\/strong> opening exhibition with more than 200 works from the collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Mapping the Studio&#8221; (Punta della Dogana 2009):<\/strong> opening of the Punta della Dogana, monumental works incl. Bruce Nauman, Jeff Koons, Rachel Whiteread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Damien Hirst \u2014 Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable&#8221; (2017):<\/strong> an elaborate two-venue show that made Pinault an international talking point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Marlene Dumas \u2014 open-end&#8221; (Palazzo Grassi 2022):<\/strong> solo retrospective of the South African painter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Pierre Huyghe \u2014 Liminal&#8221; (Punta della Dogana 2024):<\/strong> immersive installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets and admission 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current prices and ticket types depend on the exhibition \u2014 the following values are a guide (as of spring 2026) and should be <strong>checked on the official site palazzograssi.it before your visit<\/strong>. The Pinault Collection is an independent private foundation \u2014 <strong>not in the MUVE pass<\/strong> and <strong>not in the Chorus Pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Pinault Collection tickets 2026 \u2014 guide values<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Ticket<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Price (approx.)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Regular (adults)<\/td><td>approx. \u20ac20<\/td><td>Access to the exhibition rooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduced<\/td><td>approx. \u20ac15<\/td><td>With ID<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ages 20\u201326<\/td><td>approx. \u20ac7<\/td><td>With ID<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 20<\/td><td>free<\/td><td>according to current information<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Audio guide<\/td><td>included in admission<\/td><td>multilingual, incl. English (via app)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Combined\/both venues<\/td><td>varies by exhibition<\/td><td>Check availability and validity on palazzograssi.it<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> ticket types, combination options and prices vary by exhibition \u2014 above all for prominent solo shows or Biennale synchronisation. The official Pinault Collection information on palazzograssi.it is authoritative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-reisebuero-cta\"><h3>Book Pinault tickets online<\/h3><p>In high season the Pinault venues are often busy \u2014 above all in Biennale periods and during solo shows by prominent artists. Online pre-booking with a time slot at our affiliate partner GetYourGuide:<\/p><p><a class=\"tv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venedig-l35\/?partner_id=9C421&#038;q=Palazzo%20Grassi%20Punta%20della%20Dogana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Pinault tickets at GetYourGuide<\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening hours and the best time to visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Pinault Collection opening hours 2026 (during exhibition periods \u2014 check in advance)<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Day<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Opening hours<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Wednesday \u2013 Monday<\/td><td>10:00\u201318:00<\/td><td>Last entry 17:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>closed<\/td><td>Note \u2014 the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is also closed on Tuesdays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25 December<\/td><td>closed<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of spring 2026; the venues are generally open only during exhibition periods. Check exhibition dates, special openings and current closing days on palazzograssi.it before your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best time of day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning (10:00\u201312:00):<\/strong> quiet, good light, no crowds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midday (12:00\u201315:00):<\/strong> moderate crowds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late afternoon (15:30\u201317:00):<\/strong> often quiet again, soft light in the Punta della Dogana atrium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beware Tuesday:<\/strong> closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Season:<\/strong> very busy on Biennale weekends (May\u2013November in even years), online pre-booking recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the Pinault venues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Palazzo Grassi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Campo San Samuele 3231, San Marco, 30124 Venezia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaporetto:<\/strong> San Samuele (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-2\/\">line 2<\/a> \u2014 Grand Canal express), 2 min on foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative vaporetto:<\/strong> Sant&#8217;Angelo (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-1\/\">line 1<\/a>, 5 min on foot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On foot:<\/strong> from St Mark&#8217;s Square about 15 min westwards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Punta della Dogana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Dorsoduro 2, 30123 Venezia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaporetto:<\/strong> Salute (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-1\/\">line 1<\/a>, slow Grand Canal line), 1 min on foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative:<\/strong> from St Mark&#8217;s Square by traghetto across the Grand Canal \u2014 an atmospheric approach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On foot:<\/strong> 1 min from Salute, 12 min from the Accademia bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Between the two venues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On foot:<\/strong> 15\u201318 min \u2014 from Palazzo Grassi across the Accademia bridge to Dorsoduro, then Punta della Dogana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By vaporetto:<\/strong> San Samuele (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-2\/\">line 2<\/a>) \u2192 Accademia \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-1\/\">line 1<\/a> or on foot to Salute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pinault Collection during acqua alta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palazzo Grassi does not sit on the exposed lagoon tip but set back on Campo San Samuele, and during typical acqua alta events it is often easier to reach than Punta della Dogana. Punta della Dogana sits right on the water; during stronger acqua alta the forecourt, the Salute vaporetto pier or the entrance areas can be affected. How much your visit is affected depends on the level, wind, air pressure and short-term museum decisions. Check current Pinault Collection information and tide levels before your visit \u2014 for instance on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/acqua-alta-venice\/\">acqua alta page with live tide levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With children, and accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitability for children depends heavily on the current exhibition. Contemporary art varies greatly from show to show \u2014 some exhibitions are visually very accessible, others deal with difficult or adult themes. Check the exhibition theme online before visiting (palazzograssi.it); for strongly adult content, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (more accessible) or the Accademia (classical Renaissance) is often the better choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Punta della Dogana \u2014 the concrete atrium:<\/strong> the architectural effect of the space impresses teenagers too<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio-guide app:<\/strong> usually with shorter explanatory texts, well suited to teenagers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip:<\/strong> a maximum of 90 min per venue with teenagers, and not both venues on the same day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both venues offer accessibility services and have been modernised for museum use. Because of the historic fabric, changing exhibition architecture, lifts, walkways and possible acqua alta conditions, visitors with limited mobility should check the current accessibility information on the official Pinault site in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combining the Pinault Collection \u2014 day plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Pinault day&#8221;:<\/strong> Palazzo Grassi in the morning (10:00\u201312:00), lunch break on Campo San Samuele. Punta della Dogana in the afternoon (13:30\u201316:00). In the evening a walk along the Zattere with the sunset over Dorsoduro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Contemporary Dorsoduro&#8221;:<\/strong> in the morning the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-museums\/peggy-guggenheim-collection\/\">Peggy Guggenheim Collection<\/a> for modern art of the first half of the 20th century, lunch break. In the afternoon Punta della Dogana for contemporary art. The two venues are 5 min apart on foot \u2014 the ideal comparison.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Architecture day&#8221;:<\/strong> morning Punta della Dogana focusing on the Tadao Ando architecture. Afternoon Querini Stampalia (Carlo Scarpa&#8217;s interventions in a Renaissance palazzo).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guided tours \u2014 Pinault, Dorsoduro, architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guided tours of the Pinault Collection are often worthwhile \u2014 contemporary art is hard to unlock without context, and the temporary-exhibition concept means every visit brings a different selection from the collection. Suitable Pinault, Dorsoduro and architecture\/Tadao Ando tours are available from our affiliate partner GetYourGuide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-reisebuero-cta\"><h3>Book Pinault, Dorsoduro and architecture tours<\/h3><p>Tickets for Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana plus Dorsoduro art walks, Peggy + Punta della Dogana combinations and architecture\/Tadao Ando tours at our affiliate partner GetYourGuide:<\/p><p><a class=\"tv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venedig-l35\/?partner_id=9C421&#038;q=Punta%20della%20Dogana%20Pinault%20Dorsoduro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Pinault and Dorsoduro tours at GetYourGuide<\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about the Pinault Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tv-faq\">\n\n<details><summary>What is the difference between Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana?<\/summary><div><p>Both belong to the Pinault Collection and show contemporary art from the same collection. Palazzo Grassi (San Marco) is a neoclassical 18th-century palazzo with rather smaller rooms and wooden floors \u2014 suited to solo shows. Punta della Dogana (Dorsoduro) is a triangular former customs building from the late 17th century with Tadao Ando&#8217;s expansive concrete atrium \u2014 suited to thematic group exhibitions with large formats. The two venues usually run in parallel.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Who is Fran\u00e7ois Pinault?<\/summary><div><p>A French entrepreneur, born 1936, founder and long-time chairman of the Kering group (Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga). One of the world&#8217;s most extensive private collections of contemporary art (more than 10,000 works). He moved the main seat of his collection to Venice.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Are Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana in the MUVE Museum Pass?<\/summary><div><p>No, neither. Both belong to the Pinault Collection, an independent private foundation \u2014 not in the municipal MUVE pass and not in the Chorus Pass. Check tickets and combination options per exhibition on palazzograssi.it.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>How much is admission?<\/summary><div><p>According to current official guidance about \u20ac20 regular, reduced approx. \u20ac15, ages 20\u201326 approx. \u20ac7; visitors under 20 currently enter free. Ticket types, combination options and validity depend on the exhibition \u2014 the official information on palazzograssi.it is authoritative.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>On which day is the Pinault Collection closed?<\/summary><div><p>Tuesday \u2014 both venues fully closed, as well as 25 December. Note: the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is also closed on Tuesdays, which makes a Dorsoduro tour difficult on that day. Visit the Accademia, Ca&#8217; Rezzonico or the Frari instead. The venues are also generally open only during exhibition periods \u2014 check dates in advance.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Which architect converted the venues?<\/summary><div><p>Tadao Ando \u2014 the Japanese architect, Pritzker Prize winner 1995, world-famous for his concrete architecture. Palazzo Grassi 2006 (minimally invasive, neoclassical exterior unchanged, concrete in the atrium), Punta della Dogana 2009 (far more radical, a central concrete space with concentric supporting walls). Both venues are architectural sights in their own right.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>What is on show there?<\/summary><div><p>Temporary exhibitions from the Pinault Collection \u2014 contemporary art from about 1960 onwards. Typical run 6\u201318 months, often synchronised with the Venice Biennale. For 2026 the official site lists programmes on Lorna Simpson, Michael Armitage, Amar Kanwar and Paulo Nazareth, among others. Artists in the collection&#8217;s orbit include Damien Hirst, Maurizio Cattelan, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Takashi Murakami, Marlene Dumas and Pierre Huyghe \u2014 the specific hanging changes. Current programme on palazzograssi.it.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Is skip-the-line worth it?<\/summary><div><p>Sensible in high season and on Biennale weekends (May\u2013November in even years) \u2014 above all for prominent solo exhibitions. In the shoulder seasons usually unnecessary. Online pre-booking adds certainty about your entry time.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>How do I combine Pinault with the Peggy Guggenheim?<\/summary><div><p>Ideal as a &#8220;contemporary day&#8221; in Dorsoduro: the Peggy Guggenheim in the morning (modern art of the first half of the 20th century \u2014 Picasso, Pollock, Ernst, Magritte). Lunch break. Punta della Dogana in the afternoon (contemporary art). The two venues are 5 min apart on foot \u2014 a direct comparison of the two private collections.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Is Pinault accessible during acqua alta?<\/summary><div><p>Palazzo Grassi sits set back and is often easier to reach during typical events. Punta della Dogana sits right on the lagoon tip; during stronger acqua alta the forecourt and the Salute vaporetto pier can be affected, and in very high events a temporary closure is possible. How much your visit is affected depends on the level, wind and short-term museum decisions \u2014 check current Pinault information and tide levels before your travel day.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Can I visit the Pinault Collection with children?<\/summary><div><p>Suitability depends heavily on the current exhibition. Some shows are visually very accessible, others deal with difficult or adult themes. Check the exhibition theme online before visiting. For strongly adult content, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (more accessible) or the Accademia is the better choice.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>How do I get to Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana?<\/summary><div><p>Palazzo Grassi: vaporetto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-2\/\">line 2<\/a> (express) to the San Samuele stop, 2 min on foot. Punta della Dogana: vaporetto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/vaporetto-venice\/line-1\/\">line 1<\/a> to the Salute stop, 1 min on foot. The two venues are 15\u201318 min apart on foot (via the Accademia bridge).<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"tv-reisebuero-cta\"><h2>Plan a Venice trip focused on contemporary art<\/h2><p>Planning a Venice trip focused on contemporary art and architecture? Our travel agency recommends suitable hotels in Dorsoduro (walking distance to Pinault, the Peggy Guggenheim and the Accademia), checks availability of time slots and puts together multi-day itineraries \u2014 also synchronised with the Venice Biennale. Free of charge and without obligation.<\/p><p><a class=\"tv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/kontakt\/\">Request travel advice<\/a> <a class=\"tv-button tv-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/pauschalreise-objekt\/\">Package holiday with flight<\/a><\/p><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/architektur-venedig\/\">Architecture in Venice \u2014 Tadao Ando&#8217;s 2006\/2009 interventions in historic palazzi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/kunst-venedig\/\">Art in Venice \u2014 Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, Palladio, Bellini<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-museums\/\">Museums in Venice \u2014 overview and passes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-museums\/peggy-guggenheim-collection\/\">Peggy Guggenheim Collection \u2014 modern art next door<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-museums\/accademia\/\">Gallerie dell&#8217;Accademia \u2014 Venetian painting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-museums\/ca-rezzonico\/\">Ca&#8217; Rezzonico \u2014 the Settecento in Dorsoduro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-museums\/ca-doro\/\">Ca&#8217; d&#8217;Oro \u2014 Venetian Gothic on the Grand Canal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/sehenswuerdigkeiten-venedig\/santa-maria-della-salute\/\">Santa Maria della Salute \u2014 right next door<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-sights\/\">Venice sights \u2014 the 12 most important places<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/acqua-alta-venice\/\">Acqua alta \u2014 live tide levels and accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/getting-to-venice\/\">Getting to Venice + vaporetto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In brief: Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana are the two exhibition venues of the Pinault Collection in Venice \u2014 the contemporary art collection of the French entrepreneur Fran\u00e7ois Pinault (founder of Kering). 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