Natural History Museum of Venice Giancarlo Ligabue
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The Natural History Museum of Venice Giancarlo Ligabue is housed in the historic Fontego dei Turchi on the Grand Canal. In 1880 the building became home to the Museo Correr, and from 1923 it has served as the city’s natural history museum. Its contemporary layout showcases Italy’s rich natural heritage, from marine turtles and local fauna to geology and paleontology. The museum’s interactive displays and educational activities make it a popular destination for families, students and science enthusiasts alike. Visitors can explore a range of permanent and temporary exhibitions that explore the living and extinct forms that inhabit and once inhabited the Venetian lagoon and beyond.