Murano is the glass island of the Venice lagoon, very close to the historic center. You get there by vaporetto (lines 4.1, 4.2 or 3 to the Museo stop from the station or Piazzale Roma; line 7 from San Zaccaria). The Glass Museum is open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm from April to October and from 10 am to 5 pm from November to March; admission is €15. This page gives the official access routes, the museum’s prices, a route around the island, pointers for buying genuine Murano glass, and opening hours set against daylight.
Murano is best visited as a complement to the center: see our guide to visiting Venice and our page on the best time to visit Venice.
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Murano: key facts
- Getting to the Glass Museum: lines 4.1, 4.2 or 3, Museo Murano stop, from Piazzale Roma or the station; line 7 from San Marco-San Zaccaria, Murano Navagero stop — checked on 24 October 2026 on museovetro.visitmuve.it
- Glass Museum (Museo del Vetro): open daily; 10 am–6 pm from April 1 to October 31 (last entry 5 pm), 10 am–5 pm from November 1 to March 31 (last entry 4 pm) — checked on 24 October 2026 on museovetro.visitmuve.it
- Admission: €15 full price, €7.50 reduced (ages 6–14, students aged 15–25, over 65s), free from ages 0 to 5; audio guide from the MUVE app included; « Musei delle Isole » ticket €20
- Address: Fondamenta Giustinian 8, Murano
- Shopping: the collective trademark « Vetro Artistico Murano » guarantees the origin of the glass
How to get to Murano
Murano is the closest of the islands in the northern lagoon. The official routes published by the Glass Museum:
- From Piazzale Roma or Santa Lucia station: line 4.1, 4.2 or 3, Museo Murano stop.
- From San Marco-San Zaccaria: line 7, Murano Navagero stop.
- From the Lido: line 5.1 to Fondamente Nove, then line 4.1, Museo Murano stop.
- From the airport: the museum also points to the Alilaguna (boat line) and ATVO (shuttle) websites.
Line timetables are published by the operator ACTV (actv.it). We could not read the official fare table on 24 October 2026: compare single and day tickets on site if you are combining Murano and Burano.
The Glass Museum: prices and discounts
| Ticket | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | €15 | — |
| Reduced | €7.50 | Ages 6–14, students aged 15–25, over 65s, Rolling Venice card, ISIC card |
| Free | €0 | Ages 0–5, Venice residents, people with disabilities and one companion, ICOM members… |
| Musei delle Isole (glass + lace + Torcello) | €20 (reduced €10) | One entry per museum, valid for 3 months |
Housed since 1861 in the former seat of the bishops of Torcello, the museum holds the largest historical collection of Murano glass, according to its official website. The museum also offers glass courses and special openings on request, at least 5 working days in advance.
Tickets and glassworks visits: official or reseller?
The museum ticket is sold on the website of the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia and at the ticket desk. Resellers offer « skip-the-line tickets », boat excursions to Murano, Burano and Torcello, or glassblowing demonstrations in a glassworks. Before you pay, check what is included (museum, demonstration, free time) and the return time. A free demonstration at a glassworks often ends in a showroom: you are under no obligation to buy.
Buying Murano glass: official pointers
The Promovetro consortium manages the collective trademark « Vetro Artistico Murano », created to guarantee consumers the origin of an object made on the island, according to the muranoglass.com website. The same site publishes the list of authorized companies and shops. Before an important purchase:
- ask whether the piece carries the trademark sticker and the name of the producing company;
- check the manufacturer’s name against the list published on muranoglass.com;
- keep the invoice and, for a shipment, the details of the packaging and insurance;
- be wary of very cheap souvenirs sold as « Murano glass » with no mention of the maker.
What to see in Murano
Murano covers 1.17 km² (0.45 sq mi), split in two by a large canal crossed by a single bridge, the Ponte Lungo, according to Wikipedia. In 1291, Venice required glassmakers to move their furnaces to the island because of fires in the city; the Vetro Artistico Murano trademark site dates the first known Venetian glassmaker to 982. The classic route follows the Rio dei Vetrai, lined with workshops and shops, to the Glass Museum and the basilica of Santi Maria e Donato, known for its mosaic floor.
Museum hours and daylight
The table sets the museum’s closing time against sunset on the 15th of each month, calculated for Murano’s coordinates: useful for combining the museum with a walk along the canals.
| Month | Museum closing | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17:00 | 07:46 | 16:53 |
| February | 17:00 | 07:12 | 17:37 |
| March | 17:00 | 06:23 | 18:15 |
| April | 18:00 | 06:25 | 19:56 |
| May | 18:00 | 05:40 | 20:34 |
| June | 18:00 | 05:21 | 21:00 |
| July | 18:00 | 05:36 | 20:56 |
| August | 18:00 | 06:10 | 20:18 |
| September | 18:00 | 06:48 | 19:22 |
| October | 18:00 | 07:26 | 18:25 |
| November | 17:00 | 07:08 | 16:40 |
| December | 17:00 | 07:43 | 16:27 |
From November to January the sun sets before the museum closes: do the walk first and the museum afterward. From April to September you will still have one to three hours of daylight after you come out.
Combining Murano, Burano and Torcello: the ticket math
Destination de Voyage calculation based on the official prices of 24 October 2026: an adult visiting the Glass Museum (€15) and the Lace Museum (€7) pays €22 with separate tickets, versus €20 for the « Musei delle Isole » ticket, which also adds the Torcello museum. The combined ticket therefore pays off from two museums, is valid for 3 months, and gives one entry per museum. At the reduced rate, €7.50 + €3.50 = €11 versus €10 for the combined ticket. The logical order from Fondamente Nove: Murano in the morning (museum open from 10 am), Burano in the early afternoon (last entry at the Lace Museum at 3:30 pm), and Torcello if time allows.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Paying full price online when you are entitled to free entry: it is collected at the ticket desk, with proof.
- Arriving after last entry: 5 pm in season, 4 pm in winter.
- Assuming anything sold in Venice is necessarily from Murano: look for the trademark and the maker.
- Forgetting that Burano is on a different line: from Murano, find out about the connection with line 12.
What to see nearby
Carry on to Burano and its colorful houses, or head back to the center for the Doge’s Palace. If you are torn between two art cities, read Rome or Venice.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Murano from Venice station?
By vaporetto, line 4.1, 4.2 or 3 to the Museo Murano stop, according to the Glass Museum’s access page.
How much does the Murano Glass Museum cost?
€15 full price, €7.50 reduced, free from ages 0 to 5, according to the official website, consulted on 24 October 2026. The €20 « Musei delle Isole » ticket adds the Burano and Torcello museums.
Is the Glass Museum open every day?
Yes: from 10 am to 6 pm from April to October and from 10 am to 5 pm from November to March, with last entry one hour before closing.
How can you tell genuine Murano glass?
Look for the collective trademark « Vetro Artistico Murano » and check the maker against the list of companies published on muranoglass.com.
How long should you allow for Murano?
Half a day is enough for the museum, the Rio dei Vetrai and the basilica; a full day if you add Burano.
Is the museum audio guide extra?
No: the audio guide from the MUVE app is included in the admission ticket.
Our sources
- Museo del Vetro, Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (museovetro.visitmuve.it): hours, tickets, access, consulted on 24 October 2026
- Vetro Artistico Murano trademark (muranoglass.com): history, trademark, authorized companies, consulted on 24 October 2026
- Wikipedia article « Murano » (area, 1291 decree), consulted on 24 October 2026
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, applied by Destination de Voyage to Murano’s coordinates (Wikipedia) (15th of each month, year 2027, clear horizon)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.