Lace Museum

The Lace Museum is located on the island of Burano near Venice and houses its collection in the historic Podestà Palace on Piazza Galuppi. From 1872 to 1970, this palace was home to the famous Burano lace-making school. After extensive restoration work, the museum reopened to the public in June 2011. Here you can admire rare and precious pieces that offer a comprehensive overview of the history and craftsmanship of Venetian and lagoon lace, from its beginnings to the present day. The exhibits are displayed in a picturesque setting decorated in the island's signature colors. The museum is one of the eleven municipal museums run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.