The National Museum of Underwater Archaeology of Caorle occupies the buildings constructed at the beginning of the twentieth century, by the will of the knight Ugo Trevisanato and which are part of the former agricultural company Chiggiato. Following a costly restoration work, the museum was inaugurated on August 8, 2014 and is divided into two sections. Starting from the ground floor, the visitor can begin to enjoy the exhibition path with the wreck of the Mercury, a ship sunk in 1812.

In 2001, given the value of the wreck, the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of Veneto started further underwater research that led, from 2004 to 2011, to more in-depth campaigns of stratigraphic investigation. The Museum tells and presents the history of the Mercury through videos and virtual reality supports that provide an even more immersive experience.

On the first floor, the itinerary continues with the most significant finds discovered in Caorle and the surrounding territories, dating from the Bronze Age to the modern era.