In the heart of the ancient city, the Royal Museums of Turin offer a fascinating itinerary of history, art and nature.
55,000 square metres in which there are testimonies, materials and images dating from Prehistory to the modern age.
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Opening days
from Tuesday to Sunday
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Opening times
from 9.00 to 19.00
the ticket office closes one hour earlier -
Closing
Monday
December 25th, January 1st - Web Royal Museums of Turin
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
- Downloadable Audioguide
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Accessibility
The site is accessible
VISITING ROYAL MUSEUMS
The museum project combines several sections, all of which are of great interest.
The Royal Palace, former residence of the Savoy family and since 1955 it has been handed over to the Superintendence for Architectural and Landscape Heritage as part of the Museums.
The Royal Armoury houses more than 5,000 objects ranging from Prehistory to the beginning of the twentieth century, among which one of the most important nuclei is 16th century weapons and armour.
The Galleria Sabauda, established by Carlo Alberto in 1832, with important Italian and international works.
The Museum of Antiquities, with its various sections dedicated to the Collections and the territory.
The Museum of Antiquities, with its various sections dedicated to the Collections and the territory.
The Giardini Reali, an urban green area unique for its monumental and environmental value, which covers an area of about seven hectares.
The Royal Library, which preserves over 200,000 volumes, ancient maps, engravings and drawings, such as the famous Self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci,
The Chiablese Halls, mainly intended for important temporary exhibitions.
The Chapel of the Shroud, a masterpiece by Gaurino Guarini, reopened to the public in 2018.
Choose the visiting experience that's right for you and let us show you and tell you about the rooms of this very rich museum!
Services
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Visits
singoli a partenza fissa
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Visits
per gruppi su prenotazione: [email protected]
available in Italian, English, French -
Didactics for schools
su prenotazione: [email protected]
available in Italian, English - Bookshop
- Cafés and food Courts
Additional Info
- GROUPS AND SCHOOLS
Reservation of the entrance is compulsory
groups € 15.00 (min 15 - max 25 participants)
schools € 10.00 (max 25 participants))
Compulsory pre-payment of the entrance fee
Info and reservations +39 011 19560449 or [email protected] - First Sunday of the month with free admission
tickets are available online from the previous Wednesday, booking is mandatory. - Royal Library
Visits to the monumental hall:
Salon from Monday to Friday: 9 – 18.30;
Saturday: 9 – 13.30
Sunday closed
Reading room opening:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8.30 – 18.30,
Thursday and Friday: 8.30 – 15.15,
Saturday: 8.30 – 13.30
Where
Piazzetta Reale, 1 Torino (TO)
Transportation
Tram/Bus: Stop 472 Castello in Piazza Castello, Stop 423 Duomo - Musei Reali in Via XX Settembre, Stop 204 XI Febbraio in Corso XI Febbraio. For further information: www.gtt.to.it
Train: from Porta Nuova Station. Cross Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and continue on Via Roma to Piazza Castello. From Porta Susa Station: cross Via Cernaia and continue on Via Pietro Micca until Piazza Castello.
Car: From the motorway exit or the ring road follow the signs for the city centre. The Royal Museums are located in a central ZTL area. It is forbidden for private cars to pass through Via XX Settembre and Via Pietro Micca. In Via Po, Piazza Castello and Viale dei Partigiani it is forbidden to enter from 7.30 am to 10.30 am. Corso Regina Margherita and Corso San Maurizio are free access.
Visiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
- Download the site map
GEP 2023
on the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Royal Museums will be open from 7.30pm to 10.30pm at the special cost of 1 euro (+ 1 euro solidarity contribution).
