History museums in Turin

The Egyptian Museum of Turin (Museo Egizio) is an archaeological museum in Turin that is dedicated to Egyptian archaeology and anthropology. The museum houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities, with over 30,000 artefacts. Highlight in the collection of the Egyptian Museum of Tur

Palazzo Madama, located in Rome, is the building where the Senate of the Italian Republic is housed. This historic building is situated within the complex of streets known as the Trident. The history of the current Senate building began in the late 15th century, during the pontificate of Pope Sixtus IV, when Rome was transitioning from a medieval city to a modern one.

The City Museum of Ancient Art (Museo civico d'arte antica) is a museum in Turin that is housed in the Palazzo Madama palace. The museum is mostly known for its collection of paintings from the medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. The museum consists of a total of 35 rooms on four floors. The

The Juventus Museum and Tour is about reliving all the history and triumphs of Juventus, through technology, multimedia and memorabilia. In addition to the Museum visit, visitors can sample the most exclusive areas of Allianz Stadium by combining the museum visit with the Allianz stadium tour. Here

The Museo nazionale del Risorgimento italiano (National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento) is housed in the Palazzo Carignano in Turin. The museum is the first, the biggest and the most important among the Risorgimento museums in Italy. The museum holds a collection that includes weapons, flags, un

The Royal Armoury of Turin (Armeria Reale) is one of the world’s most important collections of arms and armour. The collection is formed by the Savoy family, a royal family that was established in 1003 in the historical Savoy region. Highlights in the collection the museum holds include: the sword o

Museo Pietro Micca (The Pietro Micca Civic Museum and the Musuem of the siege of Turin in 1706) is a museum in Turin dedicated to Pietro Micca, a Sabaudian soldier who became a national hero for his sacrifice in the defence of Turin against the French troops. The museum is housed in a two-storey bui

Museo del Carcere Le Nuove (The Museum of Prison "Le Nuove") is located at the former prison of Turin, called Le Nuove, that was built between 1854 and 1869 and remained in operation until it was replaced in 1986. The museum is housed in the various structures of the former prison. The prison was de

Museo di Antropologia Criminale Cesare Lombroso (The Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology) is a museum in Turin founded by the physician and anthropologist Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909). The museum is part of the University of Turin. The museum brings together the private collection of Lomb

Museo della Sindone (Museum of the Holy Shroud) is a museum in Turin that exhibits finds, documents and images related to the history of the Shroud of Turin, a length of linen cloth bearing the negative image of a man who is alleged to be Jesus of Nazareth. A highlight in the collection the Museum

The Museum of Human Anatomy Luigi Rolando is a museum of human anatomy founded in 1739 in Turin and is part of the University of Turin and housed in the Building of the Anatomical Institutes. The museum holds a collection of purely anatomical features, as well as anthropological collections, phrenol

The Centro Storico Fiat is a museum and company archive in Turin where automobiles, airplanes, trains, tractors, trucks, bicycles, washing machines and refrigerators of the Fiat brand are exhibited along with scale models, reconstructions of parts of the production process, posters and advertisement

Museo Nazionale della Montagna (The National Museum of the Mountain "Duca degli Abruzzi") is a museum in Turin is located in Turin, near the church and the convent of Monte dei Cappuccini, from which you have a panoramic view of the Alps and the city. The building that houses the museum started out

The Palazzo Chiablese is a stately home in Turin. Visitors can take guided tours in some of the rooms in the building. It was the residence of the Duke of Chablais first and then of Carlo Felice, King of Sardinia, and Ferdinando, Duke of Genoa. Now it houses a cultural collection that illustrates th

The Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale di Torino) is a historic palace of the Savoy family in Turin. The palace was originally built in the 16th century and was modernized in the 17th century by Christine Marie of France with the help of the Baroque architect Filippo Juvarra. The palace also inclu

The Museo Della Frutta (The Turin Fruit Museum) is a museum in Turin that exhibits a collection of over 1,000 artificial fruits, made by Francesco Garnier Valletti (Giaveno 1808 - Turin 1889). Furthermore, the museum illustrates the history of the Experimental Institute for Plant Nutrition, since it

In the Museo della Radio e della Televisione (The Turin Museum of Radio and Television) visitors learn more about the history of the radio. The museum holds a collection of over 1,500 items, including original equipment and recordings.