The Doge's Palace houses a core exhibition woven through its historic chambers, including grand spaces like the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, the Scrutiny Hall, and the former Doge's Apartments. These rooms display notable works such as Carpaccio's "Leone di San Marco" and Veronese's Dialettica, integrated into a layered architectural narrative stretching from Gothic foundations through Renaissance and Mannerist expansions.
Alongside the permanent layout, the palace hosts curated temporary exhibitions in key locations like the Doge's Apartments or Sala dello Scrutinio. Recent examples include "Venetia 1600. Nascite e rinascite", which reflected on the city's long history and rebirth, and the monumental Anselm Kiefer installation "Questi scritti, quando verranno bruciati, daranno finalmente un po' di luce", which transformed the Scrutiny Hall into a poetic, site-specific visual journey.
The palace also serves as a cultural hub for talks, performances, and presentations in spaces like the Doge's Chapel or Armoury. Recent events have ranged from theatrical visits commemorating the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death, to conferences on Venetian trade in the 18th century, and exhibitions of artworks such as Sarah Revoltella’s glass sculpture "La Difesa" showcased during the 2024 Venice Glass Week.
