The Lace Museum (in Italian: Museo del merletto) is located at the historic palace of Podestà of Torcello, in Galuppi square, on the island of Burano, near Venice, Italy.[1]
Museo del merletto | |
 The Lace museum | |
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| Established | 1978 |
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| Location | Piazza Galuppi 187, 30012 Burano, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°29′5″N 12°25′7″E / 45.48472°N 12.41861°E |
| Type | Museum, Historic site |
| Accreditation | Musei Civici di Venezia |
| Collections | Laces |
| Collection size | 200 |
| Director | Chiara Squarcina |
| Website | museomerletto |
The palace was seat of the famous Burano Lace School from 1872 to 1970.[1]
Rare and precious pieces offer a complete overview of the history and artistry of the Venetian and lagoon's laces, from its origins to the present day are on display, in a picturesque setting decorated in the typical colors of the island.[1]
Re-opened to the public in June 2011 after extensive restoration works, the Lace Museum offers a complete overview of the laces of Venice and islands and is one of the 11 civic museums managed by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.
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