Museo Nazionale del Cinema - Fondazione Maria Adriana Prolo

An absolutely outstanding experience in the heart of Turin! The National Museum of Cinema, located inside the breathtaking Mole Antonelliana — the true icon of the city — is simply spectacular. The setting alone is unforgettable, but the museum itself goes far beyond expectations. This visit is highly recommended not only for film lovers, but for everyone. The exhibition path is immersive and beautifully designed, leading visitors through a rich journey of cinematic history, extraordinary collections, and wonderfully diverse movie sets. Each area tells a story, blending art, technology, and imagination in a way that constantly surprises and inspires. Every step of the visit brings new emotions, from historical artifacts to stunning visual installations that make you feel part of the cinematic world. It’s engaging, creative, and incredibly well curated. A truly magical place that captures the soul of cinema and the spirit of Turin. Fantastic, emotional, and unforgettable! 🎬✨

If you love films and cinema then you will absolutely LOVE this place. I’m so gutted I only had two hours to look around as I had to head back quickly. I could spend a whole day here. The history of cinema section was sensational. Then the main hall area was brilliantly designed, very interactive and a whole lot of fun. I was looking round in wonder. One of the absolute best museums I’ve been to anywhere in the world. Oh the ticketing system once you get there is very confusing and a bit of a shambles. Price is good and they have free lockers for your stuff too.

Our visit to the Mole Antonelliana was an unforgettable experience. We had booked tickets in advance for both the museum and the lift, which I highly recommend. The lift itself is one of the most interesting constructions I've ever seen. Riding up through the center of the museum in a glass lift was a great experience. The moment you pass through the ceiling and emerge at the top is truly a wow moment! From the rooftop, the view of Turin is fantastic. We couldn't see the mountains as it was a bit hazy, but the panorama of the city was still breathtaking. After our time at the top, we took the lift back down and explored the museum, which was very well-organized. We were especially excited to see the James Cameron exhibition, with details on iconic movies like Terminator, Alien, and Titanic. The setup with big screens and seating in the middle made it easy to sit back and watch trailers and learn about cinema history. Even though it was crowded on the day we visited, we had no trouble walking around and seeing everything. You can easily spend 2 to 3 hours here. If you can, go when it's dark to see the building lit up in different colors—it's a great photo opportunity!

A fun and interesting museum and glad i visited. I think however if you aren’t familiar with european cinema much may not resonate with you but if you are you could easily spend a couple of hours here. It was interesting that even though ticket purchase and entry is timed, the doors opened at 09:05. It wasn’t busy however. I used the Torino and Piemont pass and prebooked entry to the musuem and the exhibition of film posters on the ground floor. This was perhaps not necessary as you need to pass through anyway , on the way out. A bit odd. I also didn’t do the elevator up to the roof ( saw the view from Palazzo Madama and the Chiese di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuci, over the river) but even though no line for this on opening, there wee 20-30 people waiting when i left at 10:30. The VR exhibit wasn’t open, staff hanging chatting around but no sign ( or signs) of them opening it at 10:30, so I left for next visit. I went straight from here, walking , to Lavazza Museum. 1.5 hours here, 40 mins easy slow walk to Lavazza Museum.

As a movie buff, of course I recommend to visit this museum. They have in display some very interesting objects linked to famous movies. But in my opinion the main asset of this museum is actually the building itself, the Mole Antonelliana. The volume of the room is breathtaking, just like the view over Turin you get at the top (thus, I recommend to combine the ticket for the museum and the elevator).

This was a last-minute decision to go here, and we are so glad we did. A truly excellent museum and really fun. The building itself is also amazing and worth exploring. A great place to visit in Torino.

An architectural wonder that was dedicated to cinema with all aspects being presented in an original and motivating way. Of course it is very much connected to the Italian movie art and the Italian celebration of the beautiful women's bodies which is useless for kids.

Absolutely excellent. They had an exhibition on the art of James Cameron on while I visited. Absolutely incredible. They also take right through the history of cinema (with interactive examples in many cases), including the technology that needed to be developed for films to exist. Highly recommend a visit. Make sure you book your time slot. It is very popular. I'd recommend doing the Mole Antonelliana panoramic lift first, and then taking your time in the museum.

It was...ok. I think Yelp's classification here is on the money. For context, I have a PhD in theatre and film, so I was really looking forward to getting to this museum while in town for a conference. It hit the mark on many fronts, but it was disappointing in other ways. First, the signage for which line is which is not intuitive. If you want to go up the observation lift, there's a different line than if you just want to go to the museum. Again, the signs of where to go next are vague, and the museum staff don't necessarily wear a uniform, so be prepared for virtually anyone to ask for your ticket. Second, there's a one-way path through the museum, and once you've gone through, they will not allow you back through. There's a beautiful area to sit and watch films during your visit, but it seems counterintuitive to go to that area quite early in your visit. There are no signs indicating you won't be allowed back to enjoy previous exhibits. That's a user design issue that really marred my impression. Now for the good things. The museum has an excellent virtual film area that I recommend. It's obviously a nascent area of film and digital media, but this was very worth the time. The early film exhibits are world class. That alone is worth the price of admission. I wish I could take every film class to this museum! It is simply outstanding. To summarize, some wonderful exhibits sandwiched in with meh exhibits (I could skip the two levels of film posters), and some hit or miss service. Still worth a visit, just be aware of its inconsistencies.

I'm a movie lover and this is one of the best museums I've ever been to. We literally spent the entire day here and still needed more time! This is a sprawling, multi-storied (5 levels comprising of 5,000 square feet), treasure trove of Italian movie history that I highly recommend to any film buff! For just €11 admission, this place is a bargain. The museum starts with an incredible exhibit on the archaeology of cinema. Here's where you'll find a jaw-dropping collection of magic lanterns, optical boxes, phenakistiscope disks, and original 18th century "Peepshow" boxes. There's a crazy amount of photographs and videos that cover all things movie history. The top level has a cool movie poster gallery. Do NOT miss this if you are a fan of film art! There are different areas and eras that are covered from indie cinema to experimental cinema to trash films to spaghetti westerns to giallo horror to neorealism to modern-day classics and more. Props from popular films, stop-motion demonstrations, and a fun atrium where you can lie down on sofas and watch film clips. Of course it's Italy-centric, but there are items from American films too. Your ticket also includes a special exhibit. When I visited, it was an audio exhibit on film music throughout the ages (and it was awesome)! We needed every second here, but we are huge film fans. There's a small cafeteria on the first floor for light snacks. The museum is so huge that even with large crowds, it never feels crowded. I noticed some of the employees were gruff and impatient with visitors, especially if you didn't speak fluent Italian. We also saw some employees yelling at the large groups of Italian schoolchildren. The biggest letdown here is the gift shop. It's okay, but is mostly filled with replica posters and boring knick-knacks that you can buy anywhere, even in the U.S. Note that the museum is CLOSED on Tuesdays!

If you are a cinema fan, this museum is a must. If you are even a casual film fan, as I am, it is still very much worth the visit to expand your appreciation of the science, art, and business of the film industry. It's a sprawling museum with many interactive exhibits to entertain the young and old alike. I was actually the most fascinated by the first part of the museum focused on the historical development of the moving picture. The science of optics is explored along with early devices used to simulate "moving pictures", leading up to the Kinetoscope - and a chance to view some of those early movies yourself. There is, naturally, a strong emphasis on Italian cinema over anything else - I had no idea that Turin was the capital of early Italian filmmaking but it was fun to sit back and watch some early Italian silent film clips along with more well-known world classics. Pay the extra fee and you can cap off (or begin) your visit with a trip up to the Mole's observation deck. It's worth it to get a bird's eye view of the city and appreciate the stunning views of the Alps.

This museum is easy to spot because it is at the base of the Mole Antonelli, that big tower that you see in all the Turin postcards. It is closed on Mondays and open until I think 8pm on other days. Like John F. said, a ticket for both the museum and elevator to the top of the mole is 9 euro, but you can just pay to go to the top of the mole, or just pay to see the museum. They have a free coat and bag check, so feel free to visit after a shopping spree, like we did. Overall, we spent about two hours here, including our trip to the top of the Mole. Make sure you come here on a clear day for the best views of Torino. The focus of this museum is definitely American cinema, so as an American, I might have enjoyed it more than an Italian. It is multi-level, and sort of maze-like. You'll be doing a lot of walking and there are stairs. They only allow disabled people to use the elevator. There is a section on the evolution of the moving picture, with the lantern shows, slide reels, shadow puppets, etc. There is a huge theater at the bottom with anti-gravity chairs with individual speakers on each chair and two projection screens. Each level had a different theme, and I loved the interactive displays with different videos and special effects that you can see yourself in. They even had a small section dedicated to costumes. The bottom floor had a book store/gift shop and a trendy looking cafe. You don't need a ticket to access the bottom floor.

Unique museum, a real marvel in an out of this world setting. You'll never find anything like this anywhere in the world, from technically understanding how cinema works to immersing yourself in your favorite movie set, to relaxing looking up at the dome and the many screens.

Terrific museum about cinema. Includes a wonderful collection of early art forms which contributed to the evolution of the medium. They had a huge archeological area with puppetry, shadow boxes, descriptions about optics. The museum building itself in the Mole Antonelli is fantastic. There is a huge atrium that they use to their advantage by installing large screens to project films. Cool italian lounge chairs to recline on the watch the rolling film clips. Currently they have an exhibit to celebrate/pay tribute to Academy Award winning actresses which has some gowns, lots of photos and film clips. I spent around 3 hours here because there is so much to see. They also have a beautiful bar area. Passed up going in the elevator for the view. Overall, this is the one place in Torino everyone should visit!

The coolest museum I've been in so far. This is super interesting and a must visit if in Turin. A treat for anyone and everyone; whether you are really into cinematography or have no clue on the subject. It contains loads of rooms with very different viewings spanning from the start of cinema. Its very interesting to walk through. Some cool machines like the ghost machine with an awesome sound system that makes it sounds like its on the ceiling. An open air cinema at the bottom with some sick chairs. The list goes on and on and on. I think they got the museum for the masses spot on. Make it interactive and fun and simultaneously informative. An awesome take on museum

Wow, wow, WOW! This cinema museum was something else. An entire floor dedicated to film posters, two gigantic screens with loungers to relax in playing old movies on the main floor, plenty of exhibits that follow the evolution of film from old school shapes moving in cylinders all the way to today's technology... and then an elevator that takes you from the floor through the epicentre of the building to the tallest point for a lookout over Turin (Torino). I also enjoyed the walk up the winding platform exhibiting and celebrating celebrating Oscar winning actresses... I spent my entire afternoon here. It was so far from what I expected a museum to be. Quite interactive, very interesting!

If you don't already appreciate all that Italian cinema has to offer, this museum will open your eyes ... and mind. But, it's not just Italian, or European, cinema that this museum highlights, it's all of film. From the history and science behind film's development, to the leading actors, actresses, and directors, and the greatest films, this museum is a real education. And, like most Italian museums of all kinds, it's a very hands-on education, with lots of interactive exhibits, movie sets and props, and devices to keep kids and adults intrigued and entertained. It's a big museum - you really get your money's worth here - so plan on spending at least 3 hours in it. And, if you want some live action, take the lift to the top for panoramic views of Turin, though be advised that the lines can be long, especially on weekends. Highly recommended - and not just for one visit!

The museum is located in the Mole Antonelli, Turin's landmark and answer to the Eiffel Tower. So for €9.00 you can see the Museum and ride to the observation deck for some great views of the city and (if the weather is clear) the Alps beyond. The museum itself is very well presented. We especially enjoyed the first part which presented the first attempts at cinematography. such as magic lantern shows, all with very nifty demonstrations. Lots of movie memorabilia. The only minor quibble I had would have been that I would have liked a stronger focus on Italian cinema and less about Hollywood.

Omg, I love this place. This museum is so good. It's basically a sprawling, multi-leveled museum chock full of movie stuff. It's amazing. And if you pay extra you can take an elevator up top and get the most beautiful view of the city of Turin.

This was an awesome museum. They covered the early ages of film. This is a huge place, even as big as it is, it got crowded as there were a lot of school field trip. You can take the elevator up to the roof for pictures. Wish they were more in English and more clear in where we can and cannot take pictures.

Wonderful experience. One of the best museums in Italy. It is located at the Mole Antonelliana. It is organized vertically on various levels and you are going to see devices used at the early stages of cinema history, sets, production documents, costumes, photographs, sketches and famous film clips. One of the "must do's" of the visit is the panoramic lift that brings you 85 m higher up to the Panoramic Terrace.