A mind-boggling science museum located in Venice's Santa Croce neighborhood, the Museo di Storia Naturale is a welcome change if you have been inundated by paintings and sculptures. Housed in the Fondego Dei Turchi palace since 1923, the museum is a stunning 13th-century building overlooking the Grand Canal in the heart of Venice. After an extensive layout overhaul in 2011, the exhibition halls are now a brilliant combination of traditional concepts with highly innovative and interactive galleries. Look out for the exciting videos with state-of-the-art multimedia installations and discover a variety of disciplines from Paleontology to Zoology. To see a fascinating collection of fossils, taxidermied animals and even mummies, head for the museum's permanent exhibition. Guaranteed to captivate and entertain both adults and children, there are also educational programs, science learning projects, and even a library.