Museum of Oriental Art

A serene and immersive journey through Asian art From the very first step, MAO welcomes you with an atmosphere of pure harmony. The natural light filtering through the glass canopy illuminates the zen gardens, creating a sense of calm that sets the tone for the entire visit. The museum is masterfully curated: each floor is dedicated to a different region—India and Southeast Asia, China, Japan, the Himalayas, and the Islamic world—arranged with a museographic clarity that feels both technical and poetic. What makes MAO unique is not just the richness of its collection but the atmosphere—quiet, luminous, and contemplative. Every gallery feels like a carefully orchestrated stage where light, space, and color guide your perception. It is less a museum and more a journey through time and culture, unfolding in silence and beauty. An absolute must-visit in Turin.

Incredible museum, 4 floors of Asian (east and south) history and told very beautifully. Many artifacts are presented and it intertwines religion really nicely (and clearly). Super super cool museum, the only thing I would wish for is more English books in their gift shop.

It was my favorite museum in Turin. I don’t know if the main collection is nice, but the temporary exhibition about Chiharu Shiota was really interesting and beautiful.

What a find. Great museum and very well laid out with useful information. Bonus of many clean toilets on every floor. Plan to take st least 2 hours here. The kimono special exhibit was very interesting.

The selection is not that various in permanent exhibition. I think there are a lot to improve in terms of curation of these exhibitions. Especially the information points are very detailed and tiring for reading, and are placed so often. However, I appreciate the effort putting together all the artworks. And not to forget, the building is incredible in terms of architecture.

I have just visited the Museum of Asian Art in Turin and was disappointed not to see a single piece of Chinese or Japanese porcelain. Considering the importance of porcelain in the artistic heritage of these cultures, its absence was surprising. I expected a broader and more representative collection. Overall, the visit did not meet my expectations.

It is truly "oriental" - I expected to see some of the Asian exhibits but was very pleasantly surprised by the Persian ceramics. Very fair price for a varied, interesting selection. The museum itself has some beautiful architecture, is accessible and features a lot of amenities. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The impermanent exhibition (rabbit gazes at the moon, featuring moon and rabbit themed artwork from and about Korea, very niche) was not my cup of tea, although I appreciated some of the more modern pieces in the permanent exhibition.

Mind. Blown! What an amazing world Class Asian art museum. Some stunning Buddhas and bodhisattvas. Beautifully curated and lit and laid out. €10 entry well worth it. Very interesting and informative signage too lots to learn here. Go go go!