Burano Lace Museum, Textile museum on Burano Island, Italy
The museum displays precious lace creations and traditional tools inside the former palace of Podestà of Torcello in Galuppi square, Burano.
The building served as the Burano Lace School from 1872 to 1970, where generations of artisans learned and perfected their needle lace techniques.
The collection includes rare Venetian lace specimens from the 16th to 20th centuries, demonstrating the development of regional textile craftsmanship.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00, providing full wheelchair access and educational programs for schools and families.
The museum recorded 42,418 visitors in 2018, showing strong interest in the preservation of traditional Venetian lace-making techniques.
Location: Venice
Inception: 1978
Official opening: 1981
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Operator: Comune
Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-16:00
Phone: +39041730034
Email: paola.chiapperino@comune.venezia.it
Website: http://museomerletto.visitmuve.it/en
GPS coordinates: 45.48473,12.41872
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:33
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