Attend the Venice Biennale
Attend the Venice Biennaleās international art exhibition across the Giardini and Arsenale venues during its public run. The event runs with a pre-opening period followed by a continuous public season where national pavilions, the central curated exhibition and collateral events are spread across dedicated halls, gardens and satellite sites in Venice. Use official infopoints or the Biennale website to buy tickets, consult daily performance schedules and pick up guided-visit options. Plan to visit both main sites (Giardini and Arsenale) separately or on consecutive days: each venue contains substantial installations and national pavilions that reward slow looking. Opening hours vary by season (longer summer hours, earlier autumn closing); check last-admission times for each venue on the Biennale information pages before you travel. Expect basic visitor services (ticket offices at Giardini and Arsenale, printed programmes, timed guided tours for a small fee) and a dense public programme during opening weeks and organised events. Book any scheduled guided tours in advance from the Biennale infopoints or official ticketing to reserve a place and to confirm language options. Combine the Biennale visit with time for nearby Venice sights and transport planning: use the ACTV vaporetto lines that serve Giardini and Arsenale, allow extra time for queues and walking, and factor accessibility needs and luggage/storage if travelling on the same day as arrival or departure.