{"id":18698,"date":"2023-07-25T17:42:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T16:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/?p=18698"},"modified":"2023-07-27T11:51:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T10:51:43","slug":"turin-museums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums","title":{"rendered":"Turin Museums: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being considered a smaller city in Italy (although it&#8217;s actually the 4th largest city in the country), Turin offers a rich variety of museums, events, and restaurants. With over 40 museums and exhibition centers, plus an array of art galleries and antique stores, there&#8217;s always <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">something <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">going on.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18753\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18753\" class=\"wp-image-18753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fabio-fistarol-VjA_PSSsOHI-unsplash-1x-1.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Turin, Italy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fabio-fistarol-VjA_PSSsOHI-unsplash-1x-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fabio-fistarol-VjA_PSSsOHI-unsplash-1x-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Turin offers a wide range of fascinating museums and cultural curiosities to explore. Photo credit: Fabio Fistarol<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read along to discover our list of must-visit museums in Turin, plus helpful tips and useful insider knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#General_information_about_Turin_Museums\" >General information about Turin Museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#Free_Admission_to_Turin_Museums\" >Free Admission to Turin Museums<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#TorinoPiemonte_Card\" >Torino+Piemonte Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#Abbonamento_Musei_Museum_Subscription\" >Abbonamento Musei: Museum Subscription<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#Turin_Museums_You_Cant_Miss\" >Turin Museums You Can\u2019t Miss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#Egyptian_Museum\" >Egyptian Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#Venaria_Reale\" >Venaria Reale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#The_National_Automobile_Museum\" >The National Automobile Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#National_Museum_of_Cinema\" >National Museum of Cinema<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/turin-museums\/#The_Royal_Palace_of_Turin\" >The Royal Palace of Turin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_information_about_Turin_Museums\"><\/span><strong>General information about Turin Museums<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turin&#8217;s museum scene is a captivating blend of palaces repurposed into cultural centers following the royal family&#8217;s exile, plus scientifically significant collections like the Egyptian Museum. For ardent enthusiasts, the city is also home to niche museums dedicated to things like automobiles, cinema, and the iconic Italian coffee brand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavazza.com\/en\/lavazza-museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavazza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offering truly immersive experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18766\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18766\" class=\"wp-image-18766 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turinomuseumalexander-schimmeck-maC8jL0X_8A-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"A light blue 1957 Buick displayed in the National Automobile Museum (Museo Nazionale dell\u2019Automobile), located in Turin, Italy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turinomuseumalexander-schimmeck-maC8jL0X_8A-unsplash-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turinomuseumalexander-schimmeck-maC8jL0X_8A-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A light blue 1957 Buick displayed in the Automobile Museum (Museo Nazionale dell\u2019Automobile), located in Turin, Italy. Photo credit: Alexander Schimmeck<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning your trip, keep in mind that many public museums in Turin (and Italy) are closed on Monday and can be subject to other special schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;But one great thing?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Museums across Italy offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(*While this can be a great deal for your budget, it also does mean there is often a <em>long<\/em> line, so plan accordingly!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that Turin is a smaller city than say Rome or Milan, you&#8217;ll typically encounter shorter lines on most other days, except for the Museum of Cinema and the Egyptian Museum (advance booking is recommended).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the rest of the museums, you can simply show up and purchase tickets on-site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Admission_to_Turin_Museums\"><\/span><strong>Free Admission to Turin Museums<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know that you\u2019ll be visiting more than one museum in Turin, or you plan on staying a bit longer, it&#8217;s worth considering a museum card for the best value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two options we recommend:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TorinoPiemonte_Card\"><\/span><strong>Torino+Piemonte Card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Card can be validated for 1-5 days, with prices set accordingly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available at the Tourism office of Turin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed free admission: Egyptian Museum, Royal Museums, Palazzo Madama, Superga Basilica, Castello di Rivoli Contemporary Art Museum, Galleria d\u2019Arte Moderna, Museo d\u2019Arte Orientale, Automobile Museum, Venaria Reale, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced price: Elevator to the top of the Mole Antonelliana, the funicular up to Superga, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be combined with a transportation ticket to cover bus and tram rides for two or three days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turismotorino.org\/en\/your-trip\/torinopiemonte-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (In Italian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abbonamento_Musei_Museum_Subscription\"><\/span><strong>Abbonamento Musei: Museum Subscription<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscription grants year-long access to nearly every museum and cultural center in the Piedmont and Valle d&#8217;Aosta region<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscriptions also available for the Lombardy region<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounts offered for individuals under 26 years old and over 65<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abbonamentomusei.it\/abbonati\/acquista\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (In Italian)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turin_Museums_You_Cant_Miss\"><\/span><strong>Turin Museums You Can\u2019t Miss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Egyptian_Museum\"><\/span><strong>Egyptian Museum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s impossible to talk about the museums of Turin without mentioning the renowned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museoegizio.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egyptian Museum<\/span><\/a> (<em>Museo Egizi<\/em>o)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is one of the oldest and most important museums dedicated to Ancient Egyptian art and culture in the world. In fact, it has the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts outside of Egypt (move over, British Museum)!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18772\" style=\"width: 809px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18772\" class=\"wp-image-18772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/48820503536_95ebf16aeb_c.jpg\" alt=\"Tomb painting inside Turin's Egyptian Museum\" width=\"799\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/48820503536_95ebf16aeb_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/48820503536_95ebf16aeb_c-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tomb painting at the Egyptian Museum in Turin from Gebelein, 1st Intermediate Period, 2118-1980 BCE. Photo credit: Richard Mortel<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The collection started taking shape in the early 19th century when Carlo Felice, the king of Piedmont-Sardinia, acquired a significant assortment of Egyptian antiquities from Bernardino Drovetti, the French consul-general in Egypt. In 1824, Carlo Felice established the Royal Museum of Antiquities to house the collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, the museum has grown significantly, with many new acquisitions and donations from various collectors and scholars. It now houses over 30,000 artifacts, including mummies, statues, funerary objects, and papyri.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the Egyptian Museum of Turin is considered one of the most important institutions for the study and preservation of Ancient Egyptian art and culture and attracts visitors from all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Venaria_Reale\"><\/span><strong>Venaria Reale<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically just outside of Turin, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lavenaria.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venaria Reale<\/span><\/a> (<em>La Vener\u00eca<\/em>) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is just too beautiful to skip. You can reach it by public transport or with an express bus from the city center to the palace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Venaria Reale is a former royal palace built in the 17th century. It was once used as a hunting lodge and a place to host lavish parties and events. In fact, sometimes the city still organizes excellent events and concerts within the palace\u2019s elegant halls.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18768\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18768\" class=\"wp-image-18768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-enrica-tancioni-uq9D7LYWPwo-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A view inside a main hall of the Venaria Reale showing a black and white checkered floor and a grand piano.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-enrica-tancioni-uq9D7LYWPwo-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-enrica-tancioni-uq9D7LYWPwo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Venaria Reale palace is an exquisite example of Baroque architecture. Photo credit: Enrica Tancioni<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the 19th century, it fell into disrepair and was used as a military barracks, then was abandoned entirely. In the 1970s, a restoration project was launched to restore the palace and its gardens to their former glory. Over the years, the palace was expanded and renovated by various members of the House of Savoy, including Victor Amadeus II.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1997, the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy were officially declared a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/823\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the Venaria Reale is a major cultural center, featuring museums, temporary exhibitions, and events. Visitors can purchase a ticket to the gardens, the palace, and the various exhibitions, or a combination ticket to experience it all!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18767\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18767\" class=\"wp-image-18767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-daniela-holzer-rhRRfb9GTLA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the Venaria Reale building and gardens located in Turin, Italy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-daniela-holzer-rhRRfb9GTLA-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-daniela-holzer-rhRRfb9GTLA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Venaria Reale Palace (Reggia di Venaria) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo credit: Daniela Holzer<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Local tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re just looking to enjoy the outdoors and are traveling on a budget, check out the next-door <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parchireali.it\/parco.mandria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parco della Mandria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is an extension of the Venaria, and the area once used for hunting. It\u2019s a great place for a walk or picnic!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_National_Automobile_Museum\"><\/span><strong>The National Automobile Museum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Automobile Museum of Turin <\/span>(<em>Museo Nazionale dell&#8217;Automobile di Torino<\/em>) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is intriguing even if you\u2019re not a self-proclaimed car enthusiast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museoauto.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automobile Museum of Turin<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is primarily dedicated to the history of the Italian automotive industry. Established in 1932 by two passionate car enthusiasts, Cesare Goria Gatti and Roberto Biscaretti di Ruffia, its mission was to safeguard and celebrate the legacy of Italian automobile engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18748\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18748\" class=\"wp-image-18748 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turintomas-martinez-0ycuCL_fQrA-unsplash-1re.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the National Automobile Museum (Museo Nazionale dell\u2019Automobile), located in Turin, Italy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turintomas-martinez-0ycuCL_fQrA-unsplash-1re.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turintomas-martinez-0ycuCL_fQrA-unsplash-1re-768x497.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Turin&#8217;s National Automobile Museum (Museo Nazionale dell\u2019Automobile) features over 200 iconic vehicles. Photo credit: Tomas Martinez<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Automobile Museum of Turin is considered one of the most important automotive museums in the world and attracts visitors from all over the globe. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions, events, and educational activities for car enthusiasts of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this museum goes beyond just the mechanics of car design and shares the history of the automobile in a greater cultural context, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Local tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re a big fan of cars, a must-visit destination is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lingottoturingallery.com\/edificio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lingotto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the historic FIAT factory. Here you can even access the rooftop racetrack once used to test drive new FIAT vehicles!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18749\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18749\" class=\"wp-image-18749 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turinarno-senoner-dgzhYMs66-4-unsplashre.jpg\" alt=\"A portion of the car test track at the FIAT car factory in the Lingotto area of Turin, Italy.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turinarno-senoner-dgzhYMs66-4-unsplashre.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turinarno-senoner-dgzhYMs66-4-unsplashre-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Turino&#8217;s FIAT car factory allowed new cars to be tested directly on their rooftop test track. Photo credit: Arno Senoner<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Museum_of_Cinema\"><\/span><strong>National Museum of Cinema<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museocinema.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Museum of Cinema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em> (Museo Nazionale del Cinema)<\/em> in Turin finds its home in the iconic Mole Antonelliana, which beautifully defines the city&#8217;s skyline. Beyond showcasing Italian cinema, this museum holds a position of global significance, being one of the most important institutions dedicated to the history of cinema worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum was designed with a series of dramatic spaces that showcase the history of cinema in a visually stunning way. It&#8217;s very interactive and made to entertain visitors of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18769\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18769\" class=\"wp-image-18769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-denise-jans-Ki_BqNrHeW8-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of seats inside a cinema\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-denise-jans-Ki_BqNrHeW8-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/torino-denise-jans-Ki_BqNrHeW8-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The National Museum of Cinema is one of the most important museums dedicated to the history of cinema in the world. Photo credit: Denise Jans<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the National Museum of Cinema is one of the most visited museums in Turin, attracting film lovers from all over the world. The museum&#8217;s collection includes over 35,000 items, including films, posters, photographs, and memorabilia from the early days of cinema to the present day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Royal_Palace_of_Turin\"><\/span><strong>The Royal Palace of Turin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/museireali.beniculturali.it\/plan-your-visit-royal-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal Palace of Turin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<em>Palazzo Reale di Torino<\/em>) was the primary home to the Royal Savoy family from their time as dukes to their time as kings, up until their exile in 1946. Almost instantly after their departure, the palace was transformed into a museum. Today in addition to the royal apartments there are a number of museums inside which share private collections of the Savoy family. You\u2019ll find:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Museum of Archaeology and Ancient Art: This museum showcases a collection of ancient art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. It houses many of the ancient findings discovered in the area of the Palace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sabauda Gallery: This art gallery features a collection of paintings from the House of Savoy&#8217;s private collection, including works by Italian, Flemish, and Dutch artists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Royal Armory: A hall dedicated to the elegant armor of the Savoy family.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_18774\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18774\" class=\"wp-image-18774 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/49019854228_5050b70bc0_c.jpg\" alt=\"A view inside one of the prominent halls of the The Royal Palace of Turin displaying statues of knights on horses and a ceiling with a detailed painting of angels.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/49019854228_5050b70bc0_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/49019854228_5050b70bc0_c-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside the Turin Royal Palace, you&#8217;ll find the Royal Armoury (Armeria Reale), boasting one of the largest and most impressive collections of arms and armor in Europe. Photo credit: Naval S.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these museums, the Royal Palace of Turin also hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year. Visitors can explore the palace&#8217;s diverse rooms and halls, including the opulent Throne Room and the Royal Apartments adorned with luxurious furnishings and decorations from the 17th and 18th centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Insider\u2019s tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickets are sold to include all these internal museums, so don\u2019t worry about missing out on any of them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If strolling through historical halls isn&#8217;t your thing, you can still enjoy the beauty of the Royal Gardens for free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for even more tips about Turin? Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/turin-in-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insider\u2019s Guide to Turin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information about museums and palaces, plus parks, food and more!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Also, if you&#8217;re spending time in Milan, don&#8217;t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/pinacoteca-di-brera-milan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinacoteca di Brera: The Best Art Museum You\u2019ve Never Heard Of<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite being considered a smaller city in Italy (although it&#8217;s actually the 4th largest city in the country), Turin offers a rich variety of museums, events, and restaurants. With over 40 museums and exhibition centers, plus an array of art galleries and antique stores, there&#8217;s always something going on. 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She\u2019s an archaeology and art history major who fell in love with Italian wine, getting her Sommelier and Italian Wine Scholar certifications. She\u2019s transformed her passion for La Bel Paese into a travel planning and relocation consultancy with Colline Alle Montagne. You\u2019ll find her on Instagram @collinemontagne, always sipping a glass of wine and sharing the authentic life in Italy. 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