Museo Egizio

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Museo Egizio

Archaeological museum · Aurora ·

Vast collection of Egyptian treasures, including mummies and statues

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Via Accademia delle Scienze, 6, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Get directions

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"Second only to Cairo for its collection, this museum’s newly inaugurated setting tells the story of ancient Nile civilization through about 6,000 finds—wood, ceramic vases, objects, and pigments—and I love that you can even arrange an early-morning, curator-led visit before it opens to the public." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Museo Egizio

Jon

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Confusing layout and heavy on information Myself and a friend visited on a weekday in December. We both believe that the museum is for serious Egyptologists only and is not geared towards the average members of the public. Pros: -Helpful, English speaking staff. -Free map of the ‘visitor paths’ through the various floors of the museum. -Highlights for me were: Ground Floor – big kings & real temple, 1st Floor – Tomb of Kha and Merit, 2nd Floor – Mummies and coffins, 3rd Floor – hieroglyphs. (NB. Italian diplomat and collector Bernardino Drovetti ‘gathered’ most of the museum’s exhibits whilst working in Egypt). -Exhibits labelled and summarised in English. -Small shop -Small cafe. Cons: -Navigating is a nightmare - even the escalator only goes to 2nd Floor (not the top floor)! There’s steps, mezzanine floors, blind corners etc - a frustrating experience. -Majority of exhibits behind glass, not many interactive displays. -Very busy with tour groups.

era E.

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The Egyptian Museum of Turin is a must-see destination for anyone who loves history, archaeology, and culture. It transports visitors into the heart of ancient Egypt through extraordinary collections and a carefully curated exhibition. Personally, it remains one of the most appreciated and in-depth cultural experiences in Italy.

Design Eye T.

Google

I visited this museum about 10 years ago and the experience back then felt on another level. The storytelling, especially in the Gods Library, and the way the rooms connected made the visit much more fluid and comfortable. This time, unfortunately, the huge number of visitors made it almost impossible to enjoy some sections. Even with pre-booked tickets, it was extremely crowded and in some areas difficult to walk or stop to see the exhibits properly. What I did appreciate, however, were the new virtual experiences in some rooms, which clearly and engagingly explained the historical context and processes.

VLAJKO P.

Google

Great big museum in the heart of Torino... Very close to the Porta Nuova station.... Entrance for one person is 18 euro, but it's worth every peny... I travel a lot and see so many museums but this is one of the best... This place is one three flors and basement... You have elevators between every floor... So so many unique sculptures and things, mummies, from little to some very big... Everything have good explanation on Italian and English... In basement at the and of tour you can see all history of museum from start.... People who work there is so kind and helpful and talkative... They also have toilet on every floor and at exit you can buy some souvenirs... All recommendations for visit and enjoy if you are in Torino

Nico B.

Google

A true journey through history and pure, unadulterated beauty. The museum is well-organized and orderly. Easy to navigate and straightforward. All the pavilions are interesting. A source of pride for Italy and Turin. The only shame is the lack of restrooms.

Leaburn

Google

I’m sure they’re trying hard to make this the standout Egyptian museum and have spent a lot of money on it. There are some fantastic things exhibited here but….its overcrowded and it’s strangely boring and repetitive. There are too many exhibits to take in. They should have cut back on the exhibits and instead told the history of Egypt far better. The museum is all over the place in terms of its narrative. It’s thematic but really needs to be chronological and help piece together what we’re viewing. It was a real shame because I just wanted to leave after half an hour of being bored and learning surprisingly little about an interesting subject.

Cédric M.

Google

Located within the "Academia delle Scienze", this museum is quite impressive, if you are interested in Egyptology. I enjoyed the Ancient Egypt collections of the British Museum in London and the Metropolitan in New York, but I must say this Museo Egizio in Turin is quite something else, only in Cairo I feel you can see more impressive exhibition. Definitiely a must visit!

Nuraini Arsad (.

Google

Very comprehensive museum on Egypt. I think I managed to go through all of it. Felt like I got a complete rundown on the entire corpus of Egyptian history. The app guide is glitchy. I downloaded some modules but sometimes it reloads if you don’t keep the phone open, and then it says you’re offline and won’t load the module anymore. So maybe the old school audio guide you can get at reception is a better option. However, the displays do a good job anyway and you can still get enough of a gist of it just with the displays. To do the entire museum, reading everything and listening to the audio guides, would take the best part of a whole day. But there’s an in house cafe at a convenient midpoint.

Nathan S.

Yelp

Great Museum and not too Touristy. Alright, so this is actually the only thing I did in Torino. The museum is excellent and actually pretty cheap to get into. There's tonnes of exhibits and interesting displays. I wouldn't have expected that out of an Italian Egyptian museum. I also love that it wasn't too touristy and that it was pretty chilled and relaxed. I had a great time. If my feet weren't hurting, I would have stayed way longer.

Soyokaze Y.

Yelp

This place is ridiculous after COVID. For being the big museum in Turin they only do a limited number of online tickets. No ticket office and quickly sells out on weekends. Be careful or you might not be able to visit. Book ahead if this is something you must see (personally wasn't too excited about looking at stolen artifacts from Egypt in Italy)

Maggi R.

Yelp

The main reason for coming to Turin was to visit the Egyptian Museum, which is one of the 10 largest Egyptian museums in the world. It was a modern museum, as it had been totally renovated and reopened in April of 2015. Thus, the displays were excellent and the rooms easy to navigate - except for one problem: Hordes of school children! Some of the rooms were clogged with them; so, we deviated from the "normal" way to visit the museum and ventured into relatively quiet displays.. The Museo Egizio is the only museum other than the Cairo Museum that is dedicated solely to Egyptian art and culture. The collections that make up today's Museum were enlarged by the excavations conducted in Egypt by the Museum's archaeological mission between 1900 and 1935. Some important items not to be missed are the Drovetti Collection, the Ellesija Temple, and the Tomb of Kha.

Kay J.

Yelp

Incredible museum. Well laid out and fantastic e-tours. A bit pricey but well worth it in my opinion.

Alison V.

Yelp

If you're a fan of anything Egyptian, then you will love this place. When I visited they were doing renovations and looked like they were going to be expanding the museum. Though there were some construction areas, the museum was fully open. The first floor has a lot of papyrus and models from various periods of Egyptian history. There are several sarcophagus and a few real life mummies. It is amazing to see how well preserved everything is from so long ago. There is another area of the museum with huge sculptures and such. It almost seems surreal when you are looking at them that they are so perfect after all these years. The museum does offer audio guides, but I didn't get one. Most of the signs are also in English, so it's pretty easy to follow along. The museum itself could be done in about an hour if you just browsed quickly or several if you wanted to read all the information and spend time in each area. Overall, I was quite impressed with the collection and it's my understanding that this is second in the world, only to the museum in Egypt. Definitely worht your 750 in Euros.

Amanda K.

Yelp

THIS PLACE WAS SOOO FREAKIN COOL!! To be honest, I wasn't that excited to go there at first, but THEY HAVE MUMMIES. There are actually wrapped up dead people in glass cases that you can see. That obviously changed everything for me. You also get to see human remains (like a skeleton) in the very first room that you go in to. There are some other really really cool things in there too, and the museum is so big that it will definitely fill up your entire day. It's a good thing they have a cafe! I got an espresso at the cafe and the barista was really friendly (and spoke perfect english thank god). The audio guide is helpful for some parts, but I didn't use it too much. If you are in Turin, this should be #1 on your list of things to do. It is life changing, and you might actually see so many mummies that you feel used to being around really old dead people by the time you leave.

John F.

Yelp

Best after Cairo! Spectacular collection including a hall of sculpture with monumental statues of Rameses II, Amunhotep III, other pharoahs and sculptures of Sekhment, Ptah, and Hathor among others, most in near perfect condition. Tomb of the married couple Kha and Merrit contains a lovely collection of beautifully preserved artifacts. Also lots of scarabs, jewelry, mummies, basts, boat models, wooden statuary and so on. Well presented information in both English and Italian. Fee of €7.50 at the time of our visit seemed more than fair given the high quality.

Scott R.

Yelp

A must see! Especially for Egyptophiles. Possibly one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world. Maintained in a beautiful well organized space. Most of the staff speaks English. And a complementary video guide and headset comes with your admission fee of €15. My only criticism of the museum is the same that I've had for many museums here in Italy. They tend to leave out the details. What materials objects are made of etc. I guess it's an Italian thing. LOL

Michael C.

Yelp

Probably the most extensive collections of Egyptian antiquities outside of Egypt on the planet. To say that it is extensive is an understatement. The only thing that is missing is a Egyptian temple. This thing could take hours and hours if you have never been to Egypt. If you jog through it the bare minimum including the line to get in is 90 minutes.

Amanda D.

Yelp

I was in Cairo last January and unfortunately never made ito to the museum, but the one in Torino is apparently second best! My only regret is coming a bit late and spending too much time in the first section, because then we had to rush through the other two sections, as they were going to close. Very interesting and an extensive collection of artifacts, but my favourite was the section of statues. Will definitely go back!

Jacqui M.

Yelp

This museum has an astonishing collecting which is beautifully displayed with good explanations in English.

Brandon B.

Yelp

The Egyptian museum in Torino is fantastic. Housing one of the largest collections in the world, there is something interesting here for everyone. From mummy's to tombs, masks to brushes, and beds to statues, this is an impressive museum. It's a large museum that is well worth the visit.

Lisa S.

Yelp

The Museo Egizio was absolutely amazing. If you are visiting Torino, I highly recommend taking at least a half-day to enjoy learning about Egyptian history. There were actual mummies in the museum! We used the English-speaking self-guided tour, which is worth it. Apparently this museum is the 2nd best Egyptian Museum in the world (behind the museum in Egypt)! Go! You won't be sorry you did!

Alberto T.

Yelp

Go visit, you won't be disappointed. The free audio guide is buggy and not easy to use (tip: press the * key to awake the screen) but really adds to the experience as you make your way through 3 thousand years of Egyptian artifacts. I think you can even attach your own headphones. The museum is about the artifacts as much as the people that discovered them and how the museum came to be. You will feel like an archeologist in 1800, slowly uncovering history. Removed one star because of the buggy audio guide, and because the first part of the museum has poor lighting. Museum has 1euro lockers to store anything you need. Definitely try to go when there is not too many people as it can make for a miserable experience.

Dawit M.

Yelp

Lots of mummies. Lots of old things. If you're into that kinda stuff, this is the place for you. Not too expensive.. Videos help contextualize everything so do actually watch them if you are not pressed for time. Staff are so-so. Also lots of nice restaurants in the immediate vicinity

David H.

Yelp

An amazing museum, both in terms of its impressive and fascinating collection, and in terms of the quality of the displays. The English-language signage is better and more informative than most museums in the States.

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Jon

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era E.

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Design Eye T.

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VLAJKO P.

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Nico B.

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Leaburn

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Cédric M.

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Nuraini Arsad (.

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Nathan S.

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Soyokaze Y.

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Maggi R.

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Kay J.

Yelp

Incredible museum. Well laid out and fantastic e-tours. A bit pricey but well worth it in my opinion.

Alison V.

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Amanda K.

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John F.

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Scott R.

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Michael C.

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Amanda D.

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Jacqui M.

Yelp

This museum has an astonishing collecting which is beautifully displayed with good explanations in English.

Brandon B.

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Lisa S.

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Alberto T.

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Dawit M.

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David H.

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