Museo Egizio

Established in 1824, Museo Egizio in Turin is the world’s oldest museum dedicated entirely to ancient Egyptian culture. It houses over 40,000 artifacts, including statues, sarcophagi, mummies, papyri, and everyday objects, offering a comprehensive journey through 4,000 years of history, art, and archaeology. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection, second only to Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, and provides an immersive experience with multimedia installations and interactive exhibits.

Planning your visit

Founded in 1824, the Museo Egizio in Turin is the oldest museum in the world dedicated entirely to ancient Egypt, and its collection of over 40,000 objects is second in importance only to Cairo's. Statues, sarcophagi, mummies, papyri and everyday household objects trace 4,000 years, and recent redisplays added multimedia and interactive material that make the chronology easier to follow. The building is compact compared to the collection, which is why timed and skip-the-line entry matters at peak times.

Guided tours are the dominant format here, and for good reason: without narrative, forty thousand objects becomes a blur. Bookable options include skip-the-line guided tours in both group and private formats, and dedicated kid-friendly and family tours that build the visit around mummies and tomb goods. Day trips from Milan pair the museum with a wider look at Turin, which suits travellers based elsewhere in northern Italy. Current availability is listed below.