Venice Negozio Olivetti Architecture Showroom Ticket

Discover Carlo Scarpa’s Modernist Masterpiece
on Piazza San Marco

This ticket gives you entry to Negozio Olivetti on Piazza San Marco. Set in a small corner building under the colonnade of the Procuratie Vecchie, the showroom shows the original look of the Olivetti showroom of 1957–58. Choose your date and start time when booking, then explore with an audio guide.

A Showroom Reshaped with Light and Fine Materials

Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa completely remodeled the original building and reorganized the space. His design makes the most of light and works in harmony with decorative elements, using refined materials such as Aurisina marble and ebony.

The building is regarded as a modern, innovative setting that still respects its historic surroundings.

Explore the History of the Olivetti Brand

See design icons such as Olivetti typewriters and calculators, and learn about the cultural values of Adriano Olivetti’s company. After careful restoration in 2010, the space reopened to the public in 2011.

Negozio Olivetti is owned by FAI (Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano) and operated as a concession commissioned by Assicurazioni Generali.

Take Your Time with the Audio Guide

The ticket includes an audio guide in Italian or English. You can listen to the audio guide or read the materials in Italian or English to understand this architectural masterpiece. Participation is limited to 10 people.

※ Temporary exhibitions may be held at certain times of the year. In that case, the layout and the number or arrangement of exhibits may change slightly.
※ Food and drinks, indoor smoking, flash photography and touching exhibits are not allowed.