Palazzo Mocenigo is a museum in Venice’s Santa Croce district, focused on the history of textiles, costume and perfume. Its historic rooms and collections make it a distinct museum stop in the San Polo area, covered in this San Polo neighbourhood guide.
- Location: Santa Croce 1992, Venice.
- Opening pattern: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Ticket basics: general admission is €15; reduced admission is €7.50.
Where Palazzo Mocenigo is in Venice
Palazzo Mocenigo stands at Santa Croce 1992, in Venice’s Santa Croce district, near the San Polo neighbourhood. The museum is about a 6-minute walk from Acca Hotel, a three-star hotel in Venice.
For vaporetto travel, the museum’s directions identify the San Stae stop on Line 1, with service from Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia railway station and Lido di Venezia.
The museum and its collections
The Museum of Palazzo Mocenigo is the Study Centre for the History of Textiles, Costumes and Perfume. Its collections include historic fabrics and clothes, much of which came from the Correr, Guggenheim, Cini and Grassi collections.
The palace has Gothic origins and was extensively rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century, taking on its present appearance. From the 17th century, it served as the residence of the San Stae branch of the Mocenigo family; seven members of the family became doges between 1414 and 1778.
Its interiors contain 18th-century paintings and furniture, frescoes, Chinese porcelain, candelabras and Murano blown glass. A museum itinerary on the history of perfume and essences opened in 2013 after the palace was restyled.
Alvise Nicolò, the family’s last descendant, bequeathed the palace to the city in 1945. It opened to the public in 1985 as a study centre for the history of textiles and costume.
Opening hours, tickets and access
Palazzo Mocenigo has seasonal closing times and last admission before closing. From 1 April through 31 October, last admission is one hour before closing. From 1 November through 31 March, last admission is one hour before closing. Closing procedures begin 20 minutes before closing time.
Opening hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday: 10:00–17:00
- Thursday to Saturday: 10:00–18:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
General admission is €15, and reduced admission is €7.50. Reduced categories include children aged 6–14, students aged 15–25, visitors over 65, Venice Rolling Card holders and ISIC holders. Online booking is available only for reduced tickets for children aged 6–14, students aged 15–25 and visitors over 65. The MUVE APP audio guide is included in the ticket price.
A combined ticket for Palazzo Mocenigo, Ca’ Rezzonico and Carlo Goldoni’s House costs €20 general or €10 reduced, is valid for three months and allows one admission to each museum. The Museum Pass costs €50 general or €25 reduced, is valid for six months, requires no reservation and includes one admission to each participating museum, including Palazzo Mocenigo.
Children aged 0–5, disabled visitors with a helper, Venetian citizens and residents, and several other categories receive free admission. Free tickets are issued at the ticket office when you present the required documents.
The museum is not completely wheelchair-accessible: a staircase leads to the piano nobile, and the toilets are not wheelchair-accessible. Check the official site before you go for current hours, prices and ticket conditions.
Allow time for the visit
The museum’s rooms and themed itinerary cover textiles, costume and perfume, so you can plan time to see both the palace and its collections. The seasonal schedule gives a later closing time from 1 April through 31 October than from 1 November through 31 March; last admission is earlier than closing in both periods.
Keep bags in mind before setting out: suitcases, trolleys and bulky bags are not permitted inside and must be deposited elsewhere before arrival. Bags and rucksacks may be checked at the entrances. As you move through the historic building, watch for steps and floors that may be irregular, slippery or uneven in height.
Combine it with nearby San Polo sights
Palazzo Mocenigo fits into a day focused on San Polo’s historic sites and the nearby Campo dei Frari. The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is another landmark in the area, and its history and visiting details are covered in this guide to the Basilica dei Frari.
If you plan to visit more than one museum, compare the combined ticket with the Museum Pass: each covers Palazzo Mocenigo, but their validity periods and included museums differ. For an after-hours visit, the museum accepts requests at least five working days before the desired date, subject to availability.
FAQs
What is Palazzo Mocenigo known for?
It is a study centre and museum devoted to the history of textiles, costume and perfume, housed in a historic palace.
Is Palazzo Mocenigo accessible for wheelchair users?
It is not completely wheelchair-accessible. A staircase leads to the piano nobile, and the toilets are not wheelchair-accessible.
Can you bring luggage into the museum?
No. Suitcases, trolleys and bulky bags must be deposited elsewhere before arrival.
Can you request an after-hours visit?
Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday. Yes. Requests must be made at least five working days before the desired date, and visits depend on availability.