The Correr Museum in Venice is preparing for a new phase in its history, strengthening its role as the “City Museum” while also expanding its international reach. A comprehensive renovation project will progressively transform the museum’s spaces, with improvements focused on visitor routes, accessibility, services, and exhibition areas.
The first of the project’s six phases involves the architectural and mechanical/electrical renovation of the area designated for temporary exhibitions on the second floor of the Correr Museum. The new exhibition space will be created by reuniting two areas that were previously separate: the large halls overlooking St. Mark’s Square and the rooms that once housed the Museum of the Risorgimento, which face the Bacino instead. The reopening of certain passageways will restore the building’s original north-south axis, creating a continuous and more fluid flow. The result will be a large exhibition space characterized by a unique dual view of St. Mark’s Square and the Basin, with dimensions suitable for hosting large-scale exhibitions and major loans from international museums.
Special attention was also given to the technological and mechanical systems. The new systems will maintain optimal temperature and humidity conditions for the conservation of the artworks and ensure advanced air treatment. The project was therefore designed not only to improve the functionality of the spaces but also to ensure greater comfort and environmental quality for visitors. The investment planned for this first phase amounts to approximately 3.5 million euros. The design and construction supervision were entrusted to the Technical Department of the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia, and the project was carried out primarily using the foundation’s own resources, with contributions from private donors.
The overall project will not be limited to the reorganization of the exhibition halls. In the coming years, work is also planned to enhance services for the public and staff and improve the museum’s accessibility. Among the most significant improvements isthe removal of architectural barriers through the construction of a large outdoor elevator in the palace’s courtyards and an indoor elevator. The project also calls for opening the panoramic terrace of the Napoleonic Wing to the public, offering visitors a new vantage point overlooking the city and the monumental complex of St. Mark’s Square.
The new second-floor galleries are scheduled to open in October 2027 and will coincide with the opening of an exhibition dedicated to Giandomenico Tiepolo, organized to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of the famous 18th-century Venetian artist. The exhibition will thus mark the first major event hosted in the new spaces, ushering in a new exhibition season for the Correr Museum. Another important anniversary awaits the museum in the spring of 2028, when Venice will celebrate the 500th anniversary of Paolo Veronese’s birth. For the occasion, the Correr Museum will present an exhibition dedicated to the artist’s Venetian works, focusing in particular on the relationship Veronese established with the Venetian Republic. The two exhibitions dedicated to Tiepolo and Veronese will thus accompany the museum’s transformation and will be among the first major events to showcase the new exhibition spaces.
The renovation of the second-floor galleries is only the first phase of a broader strategic project designed to progressively reshape the future of the Correr Museum. The goal is to provide the city and the international public with a museum capable of telling the story of Venice’s history, art, and identity—as well as that of its surrounding area—in an increasingly nuanced way, through more accessible spaces, revamped visitor itineraries, and an exhibition program with international scope.
The site visit took place today and was attended by Mayor Simone Venturini and MUVE Foundation President Mariacristina Gribaudi, Mattia Agnetti, Organizational Secretary of the MUVE Foundation; Chiara Squarcina, Scientific Director; and Monica Rosina, Head of Technical Services and Exhibition Design.
“The Correr Museum is the heart of the city’s museums, and for this very reason, MUVE has chosen to invest in its future with an ambitious project that encompasses not only the exhibition spaces but the overall museum experience. We are working to make the Correr more accessible, more welcoming, more contemporary, and increasingly capable of engaging with an international audience, without losing its deep connection to Venice’s history and identity. The new exhibition halls represent the first, important step on this journey: it is a forward-looking project that already features two extraordinary events on the calendar of initial openings—in the fall of 2027, the opening of the new halls with an exhibition dedicated to Giandomenico Tiepolo, marking the 300th anniversary of his birth, and in 2028, the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Paolo Veronese’s birth, featuring an exhibition dedicated to his Venetian works and his relationship with the Serenissima,” stated Mariacristina Gribaudi, President of the Fondazione Musei Civici Venezia. “By continuing the work at the Correr Museum, the Foundation reaffirms its commitment to stewardship, innovation, and responsibility toward the heritage it preserves. Returning to the city a renovated, inclusive museum capable of inspiring emotion means investing in the Venice of today and, above all, in the Venice of tomorrow.”
“The ‘Grande Correr’ vision is increasingly taking shape thanks to an approach that goes beyond a single renovation project and integrates spaces, technology, the preservation of artworks, and the quality of the cultural offerings. It is a concrete step forward for one of the world’s leading museums. Venice must be able to count on exhibition spaces worthy of its name—spaces capable of hosting major exhibitions and engaging with leading international museums and institutions,” said Simone Venturini, Mayor of Venice. “Giandomenico Tiepolo in 2027 and Paolo Veronese in 2028 will be two symbolic milestones in this new era. This marks the beginning of a journey that will also continue with the renovation of the lower level, leading to a museum that is increasingly comprehensive, modern, and capable of fully showcasing its collections. It is an investment in the city’s cultural future: today, thanks to our fruitful collaboration with the Fondazione Musei Civici, we are laying the groundwork to ensure that Venice continues to be an international capital of culture for decades to come.”
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