Venice Carnival Museum opens at Palazzo Dolcetti with Uvarov collection

On Giovedì Grasso, February 12, 2026, the Venice Carnival Museum was inaugurated at Palazzo Dolcetti, located on Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Longo. This museum showcases Arnold Uvarov's exclusive collection of Carnival and Commedia dell'Arte artifacts spanning the 18th to 20th centuries, featuring works by notable artists such as Gino Severini, Joan Miró, Picasso, and Jean Cocteau. With five exhibition areas, the museum explores themes including transformation, identity, and Carnival's impact on contemporary art. Carnival in Venice was declared a public holiday in 1296 and saw a revival in 1980. Uvarov's goal is to illuminate the intricacies of Carnival for both tourists and researchers. The museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM–7 PM, with entry tickets costing €10.