Opened in December 2008, it is one of the most important museums in Italy and among the leading institutions in Europe for the knowledge and study of Asian art.
It is housed in the historic Palazzo Mazzonis, a monumental 17th-18th century building that has undergone a sophisticated and meticulous restoration. This restoration has enhanced its original structures and decorations, enabling an optimal display of the Museum's collection.
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Opening days
Da martedì a domenica
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Opening times
dalle 10.00 alle 18.00 (ultimo ingresso ore 17.00)
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Closing
lunedì
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Feature List
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It offers a broad overview of the art of Asia's ancient cultures. The galleries, spread over the building's four floors, feature works from South Asia and Southeast Asia (Indian subcontinent and Indochinese peninsula), the most important collection of Chinese funerary art in Italy covering the period from the Neolithic to the Tang dynasty (7th-10th century AD), religious and secular Japanese art, art from the Himalayan Region (Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan), and a significant collection of Islamic art. On the ground floor, in addition to the evocative Japanese gardens, there is a space dedicated to temporary exhibitions.
Where
Via San Domenico 11, 10122 Torino
Transportation
By Train: Torino Porta Nuova and Torino Porta Susa stations.
By Bus: From Porta Susa station: bus Star2; From Porta Nuova station: bus 52 and 11, tram 4.
On Foot: Walking through the city centre, Porta Nuova station is approx. 1.8 km away and Porta Susa station is approx. 1.3 km away.
