
MM Editor•Apr 19, 2026
Ando's Concrete Box Inside a Venetian Customs House
At a Glance
Punta della Dogana sits at the triangular tip of Venice's Dorsoduro, a 17th-century customs house reopened as a contemporary art museum in 2009. It shows the Pinault Collection alongside Palazzo Grassi.
Customs House to Contemporary Art
François Pinault (Kering founder) hired Tadao Ando to insert smooth concrete volumes inside the brick walls and wooden trusses, preserving the historic shell entirely.
Highlights
- Rotating shows from Pinault's ~5,000-piece collection.
- Ando's concrete insertion as architectural work.
- Glass tip with views of San Marco and Santa Maria della Salute.
- Exposed 17th-century timber trusses.
- Key Biennale off-site venue.
Visiting Tips
Vaporetto 1 to Salute. €15 (€20 combined with Palazzo Grassi). 2 hours. Closed Tuesdays. Pair with Peggy Guggenheim and Gallerie dell'Accademia.
Visitor Info
| 미술관 | 푼타 델라 도가나 |
| 지역 | 베네치아, 이탈리아 |
| Admission | Adult 15€ / 콤보(팔라초 그라시) 22€ |
| Hours | Wed-Mon 10-19 / Closed Tue |
| Getting There | Wed상Bus 1번 SaluteStn |
| Address | Dorsoduro, 2, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy |
| 공식 사이트 | https://www.pinaultcollection.com |