Natural History Museum of Venice

Fontego (Fondaco) dei Turchi

Natural History Museum of Venice - Fondaco dei Turchi

Since 1923 the Fontego dei Turchi has been the seat of the Natural History Museum of Venice Giancarlo Ligabue - Erected by Giacomo Palmieri in the 13th century, it was first used as a patrician residence, later it was used by the Serenissima as a representative office and then passed to Turkish merchants.

It was only in 1859 that the building became the property of the municipality, which began a complete renovation that brought it back to its original appearance.
The Fontego dei Turchi is today one of the most characteristic buildings overlooking the Grand Canal.

MAP: HOW TO GET THERE - HOURS - TICKETS

HOURS AND TICKETS ADMISSION

Opening hours: from Friday to Sunday from 11.00 to 17.00

The 10 Museums with the Venice Museum Pass:

• Ducal Palace
• Complete itinerary of the Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, Monumental Rooms of the Marciana National Library (single entrance)


• Ca' Rezzonico - Museum of the Venetian eighteenth century;
• Carlo Goldoni's house;
• Palazzo Mocenigo Museum and Study Center for the History of Textiles and Costume;
• Ca' Pesaro, International Gallery of Modern Art + Oriental Art Museum;
• Glass Museum - Murano;
• Lace Museum - Burano;
• Natural History Museum 
• Fortuny Palace

full price: 35.00 euros
reduced price: 18.00 euros

WHAT TO SEE NEARBY:

You are in Santa Croce, the Sestiere of Santa Croce, read more about what you can visit, the Restaurants and Osterie nearby and where you can stay.

Video Grand Canal: Museums and Palaces Along the way