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Museum of Natural History + My Favorites
The Museum of Natural History got its home in 1921 thus uniting all the scientific artifacts once held in various museums into one collection. Once room in the museum is dedicated to the 1973 scientific expedition to Niger, which lead to the significant discovery of dinosaur skeletons. The ground floor holds a giant aquarium. Address: Santa Croce 1730 | Venice, VE | 30125 Tel: +39 041 2750206
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Contained within the Gallerie dell'Accademia are some of the most important works of art in the world. Most noted are Paolo Veneziano's Madonna and Child with Two Donors and Carpaccio's altarpiece Crucifixion and Apotheosis. Many other works spanning the 14th - 18th centuries are also on public display. Guided tours are possible Address: Accademia, Dorsoduro | Venice, VE | 30124 Tel: +39 (0) 41 5222247
Palazzo Mocenigo + My Favorites
Once home to the prominant Moncenigo Family, of which seven went on to become Doge's, this building of gothic origin has undergone several renovations. In 1985, the building was designated as the Museum and Study Centre of the History of Fabrics and Costumes, and displays a collection of antient textiles, costumes and has a large library. Address: Santa Croce 1992 | Vencie, VE | 30125 Tel: +39 041 721798
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Carlo Goldoni's House + My Favorites
Once the childhood home of Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni, renovations to turn this home into a museum were complete in 1953. Today, the museum offers a collection of works dedicated to the work of Goldoni and the history of Venice's theatre and literary scene. Address: San Polo 2794 | Venice, VE | 30125 Tel: +39 041 2759325
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The Glass Museum + My Favorites
Housed in the former palace of the bishops of Torcello, this museum was founded in 1861 by then mayor Antonio Colleoni and Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti, and contains a collction of historic and contemporary glass art. Address: Fondamenta Giustinian 8, Murano | Venice, VE | 39041 Tel: +39 3904 1739586
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Museo Correr + My Favorites
Formerly the Church of San Genuniane, the site took transformation with the addition of the Napoleonic Wing, during his reign, but wasn't completed until the after the Austrian Hasburgs took control of Venice. Therefore, the stucture displays the influence of both cultures. The musuem collection now houses Venetial cultural and historic exhibits as well as important Venetian art, including that of the famous sculptor Antonio Canova. Address: San Marco 52 | Venice, VE | 30124 Tel: +39 041 2405211
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Doge's Palace + My Favorites
For thousands of years, Venice's chief magistrate and the Republic of Venice was lead by the Doge or Duke. This position was an elected post, but was eliminated in 1797 after the reign of Napoleon. Today, parts of the Doge Palace are preserved as a museum of sorts, where visitors can explore, on a guided tour, such things as the Museo dell'Opera, ornate courtyard, former institutional chambers, former prisons and more. Address: San Marco 1 (St. Mark's Square) | Venice, VE | 30124 Tel: +39 041 2715911
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Ca D'Oro - Galleria Giorgio Franchetti More Info
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The Ca D'Oro is one of the most striking of Venice's palazzos featuring some impressive gothic architecture. It contains the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti, named after it's last private owner who restored the building and decorated it with many important works of art. Guided tours are possible and the Ca D'Oro is open daily to the public. Address: Cannaregio 3932 Calle della Ca' D'Oro | Venice, VE | 30131 Tel: +39 (0) 41 5238790
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At the Peggy Guggenheim Collection the best art from the 20th century is showcased with a permanent exhibition of Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, and American Abstract Expressionism complimented by several temporary displays. Address: Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, 701 Dorsoduro | Venice, VE | 30123 Tel: +39 (0) 41 2405404
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Ca' Rezzonico - Museum of 18th-Century Art + My Favorites
In addition to this museums extensive collection of 18th century art, including sculptures, frescoed ceilings, furniture and more, this museum is, in itself a work of art. Originally designed by Baldassare Longhena as a palace for the aristocratic Bon family, this palace-turned-gallery, is a fine example of baroque architecture and began construction in 1649. Address: Dorsoduro 3136 | Venice, VE | 30123 Tel: +39 041 2410100
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The Lace Museum + My Favorites
In 1981, the old Lace-School of Burano was transformed to contain the collections brought about by the school. Additional donations have padded the collection to include other important works from this genre, dating between the 16th and 20th centuries. Address: Piazza Galuppi 187 Burano | Venice, Italy | 30012 Tel: +39 3904 1730034
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Ca' Persaro - Museum of the Modern Art + My Favorites
Inside this museum walls, visitors will find a collection of important 19th and 20th century art, including works by Klimt, Chagall, Matisse and more. Address: Santa Croce | Venice, VE | 30125 Tel: +39 041 5240695
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Museo Fortuny + My Favorites
This former home of the Pesaro Family was converted into a museum by artist Mariano Fortuny as a studio for art, set design, painting and the creation of fabrics. The museum holds a large collection of work by Fortuny and is currently closed for renovations. Address: San Marco 3780 | Venice, VE | 30124 Tel: +39 041 5200995
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