The Museo Correr takes its name from Teodoro Correr (1750-1830), a passionate art collector who was a member of an old family of the Venetian aristocracy. On his death in 1830, he donated to the city not only his works of art, but also the palazzo at San Zan Degolà in which they were housed and funds to maintain and further extend a collection which was to bear his name.

The Correr Museum is laid out in various sections offering a fascinating insight into the art and history of Venice.

Located on the south side of St. Mark's Square Museo Correr is one of the core museums of the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.