Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia, Venice

Name: Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia
Address: Salizada del Fontego dei Turchi, 1730, Venice, 30135, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 275 0206

#179 among attractions in Venice

Museum, Romanesque architecture, Natural history museum, Science museum

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Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia, Venice

Facts and practical information

Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia is a museum of natural history housed in Fondaco dei Turchi, located on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy. Its collections relate mainly to the natural history of the Venetian lagoon that surrounds the city. Today it is one of the 11 venues managed by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia. ()

Local name: Museo civico di storia naturale Established: 1923 (101 years ago)Coordinates: 45°26'31"N, 12°19'43"E

Address

Salizada del Fontego dei Turchi, 1730Santa CroceVenice 30135 Italy

Contact

+39 041 275 0206

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia open?

Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia?

Nearby attractions include Fondaco dei Turchi, Venice (1 min walk), Fondaco del Megio, Venice (1 min walk), Palazzo Belloni Battagia, Venice (2 min walk), San Zan Degola, Venice (2 min walk).

How to get to Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia:

Ferry

San Marcuola • Lines: 1, 1/, 2 (1 min walk)
San Stae • Lines: 1, 1/, A (3 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (10 min walk)
Piazzale Roma (16 min walk)

Bus

Venezia A1 • Lines: 5 (14 min walk)
Venezia A2 • Lines: 6, 7, 7E, 7L (14 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)