Museo di Antropologia Criminale - Cesare Lombroso

The museum exhibits Cesare Lombroso's research collections, including anatomical specimens, photographs, drawings, and artifacts collected from prisons across Italy.

Founded in 1876 and officially opened in 1898, the institution moved to Palazzo degli Istituti Anatomici in 1899 before reaching its current location.

The museum illustrates 19th-century scientific attempts to connect physical characteristics with criminal behavior through an extensive collection of anthropological studies.

Located within the University complex, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, offering insights into historical criminology research.

The collection contains 7,200 pieces related to criminal studies, including skulls, photographs, and personal effects from former inmates and psychiatric patients.

Location: Turin

Inception: 1876

Founders: Cesare Lombroso

Official opening: 1898

Opening Hours: Lundi-Samedi 10:00-18:00; Dimanche off

Phone: +390116708195

Email: museo.lombroso@unito.it

Website: https://museolombroso.unito.it

GPS coordinates: 45.04976,7.67976

Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:03