The Egyptian Museum in Turin, known in Italian as the Museo Egizio, is one of the most important collections of Egyptian antiquities outside Egypt. It sits in the heart of Turin, the capital of the Piedmont region in northern Italy, at Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, a short walk from the city's central streets.
What you will see
The museum's collection is built around the everyday and the funerary life of ancient Egypt. Visitors can expect:
- Mummies and the coffins and sarcophagi that held them
- The Tomb of Kha, one of the museum's best-known displays, with its furnishings and objects shown much as they were found
- Smaller objects of daily and religious life, presented in galleries arranged to follow the story of the civilisation
What kind of visit it makes
This is a museum for a slow visit. The mummies and sarcophagi are striking, but the collection rewards attention to the details of the tomb furnishings and the smaller objects, which help to explain how Egyptians lived and how they prepared for death. Allow a good part of a morning or an afternoon, and consider checking the current opening times and any timed-entry arrangements before you set out, as these can change.
Because the museum is in the centre of Turin, it fits easily into a wider day. The city's arcaded streets, its cafés and its riverside walks are all within reach, so a visit to the museum can be paired with a stroll through the historic centre or a coffee nearby.
To confirm details or ask a question before your trip, you can call the museum on +39 011 440 6903.