10 Museums That You Need To Visit In Turin

If you have a limted amount of time in Turin I suggest that you visit at least one of these museums.

You cannot visit Turin without checking out a couple museums. Turin as some of the most beautiful and interesting museums that I have ever visited. 

If you have a limited amount of time in the Turin this list of museums to visit in Turin will give you a clear idea about each museum and their opening times and address. The museums in this list are dotted around the centre of Turin and are in walking distance of each other. Turin as many more fascinating museums this list is just a tip of the iceberg. 

Here is a list of 10 Museums that you need to visit in Turin: A Jounery through Art and History

1. Egyptian Museum: A Gateway to Ancient Civilization

Step into the world of Pharaohs and Pyramids at the Egyptian Museum boasting the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside Cairo. This museum is your ticket to understanding the vibrancy of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Website: http://museoegizio.it

Address: Via Accademia delle Scienze, 6,10123 Torino TO

Watch the vlog to find out more about the Egyptian Museum.

2. National Cinema Museum: A Tribute to Silver Screen Magic

Housed in the iconic Mole Antonelliana, the National Cinema Museum offers a whirlwind tour of film history from silent pictures to VR and 3D cinema.

Website: http://www.museocinema.it/en

Address: Via Montebello,20,10124 Torino TO

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3. Royal Museums: A Peek into Royal History

The grandeur of the embodies Turin’s historic richness. Marvel at the artistic treasures and royal apartments in the Royal Palace, the awe-inspiring collections in the Royal Armory and the Royal Library.

Website: https://museireali.beniculturali.it/en/plan-your-visit/

Address: Piazzetta Reale,1,10122 Torino TO

Ticket office opening hours 9 AM–6 PM

In the video below I took a visit to the Royal museum in Turin, Watch the video to get a sneak peek of the musuem.

4. Automobile Museum: An Ode to Automotive Excellence

Unleash your inner car fanatic at the Automobile Museum, tracing the evolution of cars over more than a century. 

Website: https://www.museoauto.com

Address: Corso Unita d’Italia,40, 10126 Torino TO

5. Museum of Modern Art (GAM): A Celebration of Modernist Vision

Home to the most extensive public collection of modern and contemporary art in Italy, the [GAM] encourages visitors to interpret art from different perspectives.

Website: https://www.gamtorino.it/it/

Address: Via Magenta,31,10128 Torino TO

6. Museum of Oriental Art (MAO): A Pan-Asian Cultural Extravaganza

Immerse yourself in Asian heritage spanning from ancient times to the present day. 

Website: http://www.maotorino.it/en/

Address: Via San Domenico,11,10122 Torino TO

7. National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento: Where History Speaks

The Museum houses an extensive selection of artifacts, paintings, and scriptures offering an in-depth chronicle of the socio-political transformations leading up to the Italian Unification. 

Website: https://www.museorisorgimentotorino.it

Address: Piazza Carlo Alberto,8, Via Accademia delle Scienze,5,10123 TO

8. Pietro Micca Museum: Commemorating the Siege of Turin

Experience the Siege of Turin from a new perspective at the Pietro Micca Museum.

Website: https://www.museopietromicca.it

Address: Via Francesco Guicciardini,7a,10121 Torino T0

Variations may occur around holidays, check the website before planning your trip. 

9. Museo dell’Antichità

Explore the rich archaeological history of Piedmont from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.

Website: https://museireali.beniculturali.it/museo-antichita/

Address: Piazzetta Reale, 1, 10122 Torino TO

10. Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo: Where Contemporary Art Thrives

Discover cutting-edge contemporary art and monthly exhibitions at the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo.

Website: https://fsrr.org

Address: Via Modane,16,10141 Torino TO

These 10 museums in Turin offer a blend of rich history, culture, and art, standing as testaments to Turin’s vibrant heritage. Each museum stop represents not only a learning opportunity but also a chance to witness the grandeur and sophistication coupled with the city’s history. 

As you plan your trip to Turin, consider making space in your itinerary, as these museums in Turin are indeed must-visits, offering an experience that goes well beyond usual tourism.

Well, that’s it. I hope that you found a few museums from this list of 10 museums that you need to visit in Turin.