Museo della Musica

Antonio Vivaldi and his time, musical instruments over the centuries. 
The Artemio Versari collection.

The Museo della Musica is an exhibit dedicated to one of the artistic expressions that has contributed to the greatness of Italian culture: the making of stringed instruments.

Artemio Maestro Versari’s collection, “Antonio Vivaldi and His Time,” recounts the golden epoch of stringed instrument making in 18th century Venice: the studios or “schools” of Italian musical instrument making, the differences in design and construction, the manner in which they were made, and the evolution of musical style.

Venice, where the exhibit is situated, was a workshop for great makers of stringed instruments. Their excellent craftsmanship was evident in the experimentation and production of musical instruments, always perfectly responsive to the new requirements of the sonorities which came to define those times. 

Hosted in the splendid Church of San Maurizio, the purpose of the Museo della Musica is for visitors to experience the sound of instruments - true works of art - by such makers as Amati, Guadagnini, and Goffriller, in an atmosphere steeped in beauty and history, creating a moment of absolute perfection.

The marvelous pieces of this collection take the visitor on a journey into the history of music.

... the Museo della Musica is a veritable jewel in the panorama of the city’s collections.
Hours

Visiting hours: Every day from 10 a.m. to 1,00 p.m. and
from 3,00 p.m. to 8,00 p.m.
For more detailed information it is advisable to call 041.2411840.


Services: Museum Shop, Guided tours (on demand, the service may be purchased up to 72 hours in advance).

To better accompany you on your visit to the Music Museum of Venice in the church of San Maurizio, we have decided to create a dedicated audio guide for you. A story to listen to the historical events of Venice and the church, the history of Italian violin making, and accurate descriptions of the original musical instruments on display.



Contacts
Museo della Musica
Chiesa San Maurizio, S. Marco 2603
30124 Venezia 



Tel: +39 041 2411840

Fax: +39 041 2770593
  
E-mail: info@museodellamusica.com
www.museodellamusica.com
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