Resources - Venice: A Travel Guide to Murano Glass, Carnival Masks, Gondolas, Lace, Paper and More - page 72

Lace Museum
Museo del merletto
Palazzo del Podestà
Piazza Baldassare Galuppi, 187
Burano
www.museomerletto.visitmuve.it
To feast your eyes on some of the world's most exquisite lace, head to Burano's impressive lace museum.
This is one of the few places to view genuine Venetian lace made using traditional methods. More than 350
pieces of stunning lacework are showcased in rotating exhibitions. On most days, you can watch lacemakers
working with their needle and thread, and gain an appreciation for the painstaking nature of this tradition.
Doge's Palace
Palazzo Ducale
Piazza San Marco
www.palazzoducale.visitmuve.it
Along one of the corridors of the Doge's Palace is a nineteenth-century gondola complete with its passenger
compartment, or felze , intact.
Arts Associations
Organizations that preserve traditional arts tend to operate quietly behind the scenes, often
with limited public presence and access. However, these organizations are often treasure
troves of information and resources, staffed by knowledgeable professionals who are pas-
sionate about their work. They can help facilitate access and point you in the right direction
if you are looking for something specific. If you want to dig deeper below the surface of the
artisan shops and museums with a more public presence, contact one of the organizations
below.
Arzanà
Calle delle Pignatte, 1936/d
Cannaregio
www.arzana.or g
[e-mail]
Arzanà is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historic Venetian boats, in-
cluding gondolas. They have a fascinating collection of boats and gondola fittings, including oarlocks, ropes,
oars, upholstery, ferri , and other curious vestiges. The offices and collections are not open to the public on a
regular basis, but private visits may be arranged at least a month in advance by email.
Consorzio Promovetro Murano
Promovetro
Calle M. da Murano, 4