Egyptian Museum
Turin's Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio in Italian) is one of the oldest of its kind in the world and contains one of the world's most renowned collections of Egyptian artefacts. Established in 1824 the museum is considered by some scholars to be the very place where Egyptology began.
Such is the popularity of the museum, that in 2015 after a €50 million investment, its floor space was doubled to create more room for new display features and exhibits. Among the current exhibits are a statue of Rameses II, countless mummies and fascinating ancient texts.
Located in the centre of Turin it's best to visit the museum on foot. From Piazza Castello it's just a 6 minute walk and the museum is open every day although with an early closure on Mondays.
Such is the popularity of the museum, that in 2015 after a €50 million investment, its floor space was doubled to create more room for new display features and exhibits. Among the current exhibits are a statue of Rameses II, countless mummies and fascinating ancient texts.
Located in the centre of Turin it's best to visit the museum on foot. From Piazza Castello it's just a 6 minute walk and the museum is open every day although with an early closure on Mondays.
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Opening-times: Tuesday to Sunday: from 09:00 - 18:30, Mondays: from 09:00 - 14:00 (last entrance 1 hour before closing time)
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Prices: Adults: €15, Youths: 15-18 €11, children 6-14 €1 (see official website for further concessions and offers)
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Category: Museums & Art Galleries of Turin
Opened: 1824 Exhibits: Egyptian artefacts Area: Centro Nearest Metro: Porta Nuova (10 minutes' walk) Close by: Museum of the Risorgimento, Chiesa di San Filippo Neri |
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