Just ten minutes by vaporetto from the centre of Venice, the San Servolo Asylum Museum awaits you, where you can leave the most popular tourist routes and get closer to an important moment in our history.
In a context of ancient and contemporary art, the itinerary gives a clear picture of the history of the medical approach to mental illness. The itinerary includes the Museum, the church and its works, the garden decorated with pieces of contemporary art, the anatomical room and finally the ancient 18th century pharmacy, which houses the original tools used by the Fatebenefratelli for the preparation of medicines. Book your visit now, you will live a unique experience in a unique and unusual Venice.
Meeting Point
At the reception
What's included
- Guided tour by an expert
- Entrance ticket to the Museum
Date
By reservation
Closing
National holidays
Services
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Visits
for groups by reservation
available in Italian, English
Info Reservation
- Reservation required through the call center
- The guided tour takes place with a maximum of 10 participants
Where
Isola di San Servolo, Venezia
How to reach
By waterbus: Line 20 from S. Zaccaria – Monumento (travel time 10 minutes)
Accessibility
Partial access (for the motor disabled it is not possible to access the museum floor)
Web
Official WebsiteVisiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
