Palazzo Grassi (Grassi Palace)
The Palazzo Grassi is a building situated in the San Marco district, between the Palazzo Moro Lin and the Campo San Samuele.
It is a contemporary art museum it also known as the Palazzo Grassi-Stucky that overlooks the Grand Canal. The Palazzo Grassi is part of the Pinault Collection and the impressive museum displays a number of artwork, including the large collection of François Pinault.
The Palazzo Grassi was designed by Giorgio Massari during 1748 and 1772. Some of the frescoes situated in the staircase were decorated by Alessandro Longhi. It was owned by various individuals over the years such as the Braron Simeone De Sina who bought it in 1857. In 1951 it became the International Centre of Arts and Costume. In 1983 it was then bought by Fiat. Milanese architect Gae Aultenti was then appointed to renovate it as an exhibition area. In 2005, an art collector and billionaire Francois Pinault bought the Palazzo Grassi. It was then remodelled by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando and was reopened in 2006 with the exhibition called “Where are we going?”. The Palazzo has an exhibition area of 5000 square metres and is divided into 40 rooms.
In 2007 the Punta della Dogana was also bought by Francois Pinault in order to turn it into a contemporary art museum along with the Palazzo Grassi. The building was also remodelled by Tadao Ando and was reopened after 14months.
It is a contemporary art museum it also known as the Palazzo Grassi-Stucky that overlooks the Grand Canal. The Palazzo Grassi is part of the Pinault Collection and the impressive museum displays a number of artwork, including the large collection of François Pinault.
Palazzo Grassi | |
Location: | Venice |
Address: | Palazzo Grassi. Campo San Samuele, 3231 - 30124 Venezia |
Telephone: | 0415286218 |
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Entrance Fee: | €18 Palazzo Grassi + Punta Della Dogana €15 Palazzo Grassi + Punta Della Dogana Students from 20 to 25 year old (upon presentation of a valid student ID card); visitors aged over 65; residents in the metropolitan city of Venice (upon presentation of the ID card); teachers (upon presentation of their ID card or a letter from the school); groups of 15 or more adults; disabled visitors not a 100% and the accompanying person; Kering Group; Free admissionMembers of Palazzo Grassi-Punta della Dogana; under 20 years old; journalists with accreditation; visitors with severe disabilities; tour guides authorised by the Venice Province; 1 accompanying adult per group of 15 to 29 participants; 2 accompanying adults per group of 15 to 24 school pupils; 3 accompanying adults per group of 25 to 29 school pupils; unemployed (with proof); ICOM card; Cultivist card; 2x1 for the holders of a Carta Freccia with a train ticket Freccia to Venice. Every Wednesday admission is free for residents in the metropolitan city of Venice, upon presentation of an ID card, and for students enrolled at Università Ca' Foscari, Università Iuav, Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, Venice International University, Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello, upon presentation of a valid student ID card. School groupsAdmission free for 2 accompanying teachers/adults per school group of 15 to 24 pupils. |
Operating hours: | Open daily 10 am-7 pm |
