Museo Egizio, History museum in Turin, Italy
Description
The Egyptian Museum is a collection dedicated to antiquities from the Nile valley, housed in a 17th-century palace in the northwestern Italian city. The building holds sculptures, mummies, coffins, and papyrus scrolls arranged across several stories.
History
King Charles Felix bought the collection of diplomat Bernardino Drovetti in 1824 and opened the institution the same year. Later expeditions to the Nile and donations steadily added more pieces over the following decades.
Culture
The institution brings together objects once used in daily life, religious ceremonies, and burials along the Nile. Visitors walk past sculpted gods, jewelry, and household items that show how people organized their world thousands of years ago.
Practical
The entrance stands on Via Accademia delle Scienze 6 in the city center, within walking distance of Porta Nuova railway station. Tickets should be bought online beforehand to avoid waiting in line.
Did you know?
Jean-François Champollion worked here on decoding hieroglyphics, drawing on the papyrus holdings of the institution. Some of the pieces served as reference material for his groundbreaking research on ancient Egyptian writing.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Torino).
Museo Egizio In Turin
5 m
San Filippo Neri
27 m
Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze
4 mWork of art, sculpture
34 mWork of art, sculpture
39 mResti mura
42 mPapiri
27 mPapiri
27 mPapiri
35 mPapiri
34 mPapiri
37 mWork of art, sculpture
28 mWork of art, sculpture
35 mWork of art, sculpture
33 mPapiri
37 mWork of art, sculpture
34 mResti mura
38 mWork of art, sculpture
41 mSculpture, Work of art
37 mWork of art, sculpture
29 mWork of art, sculpture
37 mWork of art, sculpture
32 mWork of art, sculpture
41 mSculpture, Work of art
36 mWork of art, sculpture
40 mWork of art, sculpture
37 mWork of art, sculpture
39 mArchitecture, Work of art
37 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes