Napoleon ordered these gardens in 1807 and Giannantonio Selva laid them out on the site of demolished convents; since 1895 they hold the national pavilions of the Biennale. The 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys, runs until 22 November 2026.
- Address
- Giardini della Biennale, Castello, 30122 Venezia
- Hours
- Biennale Arte 2026: 9 May-22 Nov; from 29 Sep 10:00-18:00, closed Mon (except 16 Nov)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 3 h
- Price
- Biennale Arte 2026 ticket EUR 30 full, EUR 20 over 65 / Venice residents, EUR 16 students/under 26; 3-day EUR 40 (labiennale.org)
- Price level
- €€€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Biennale ticket EUR 30 covers one entry to the Giardini and one to the Arsenale, on different days if you like; EUR 20 for over 65 and Venice residents, EUR 16 students and under 26.
- Autumn hours from 29 September: 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays (except 16 November). Tickets are sold online only.