Presented in March 2020, BeniCulturaliOnLine offered virtual access to Venice’s museums and hundreds of other Italian cultural sites from home. Since its launch in 1998, the platform has provided online tours of museums, castles, historic villas, palaces, and archaeological sites across Italy.
A Digital Cultural Centre
BeniCulturaliOnLine functions as a distributed cultural centre, using Street View technology, virtual reality, and immersive video to present Italian heritage. The platform aims to promote and enhance knowledge of significant cultural monuments throughout the country. Registration on the site is free.
Venice’s Museums Online
Venetian museums are accessible through immersive virtual tours developed in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture. These interactive experiences allow visitors to explore Venice’s major museums without leaving home, using the same immersive technology and video formats available across the broader BeniCulturaliOnLine collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is BeniCulturaliOnLine?
BeniCulturaliOnLine is a platform launched in 1998 that provides virtual tours of hundreds of Italian museums, castles, historic villas, palaces, and archaeological sites using Street View, virtual reality, and immersive video technology.
How can I access Venice’s museums virtually?
Venice’s museums can be explored through immersive virtual tours created in partnership with Google Arts & Culture on the BeniCulturaliOnLine website. Registration on the platform is free.
