The Egyptian Museum of Turin is one of the most visited monuments in the city, along with the Mole Antonelliana, the Automobile Museum, the Royal Museums, Palazzo Madama, and the GAM.
- Plan your visit in advance; the earlier you do it, the more options you’ll have for choosing the day and time slot. During weekends, there will be more people, but there’s always a limited number of visitors for each time slot to avoid endless queues.
- Book your tours online and download your ticket to your phone to skip the lines at the ticket office.
- If you’re not staying in accommodation near the monument, check public transportation options in advance and how long it takes to reach there.
- Dress comfortably and in layers so you can adapt to different temperatures. On-site, there is the possibility to leave bags, jackets, and sweatshirts in dedicated lockers of various sizes for a nominal fee. (IMPORTANT: all backpacks and bags larger than 40x30x15 must be mandatory stored in the lockers)
Egyptian Museum Turin tours offered:
– Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour. Take a journey back in time and discover the Egyptian Museum of Turin on a guided tour. Skip the line and see mummies and sarcophagi and learn about the origins of this fascinating museum.
– Egyptian Museum of Turin: Skip-the-Line Group Tour. Travel back in time on a guided group tour of the Egyptian Museum in Turin, skipping the long entrance lines. Journey through over 5,000 years of history and see artifacts from the pharaohs and everyday life.
– Turin: Guided Egyptian Museum Tour. Take a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum in Turin. Throughout your tour, discover unknown intrigues, secrets, and the history of Egyptian culture.
– Turin: Egyptian Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry. Join a professional guide for a 2-hour tour of the Egyptian Museum in Turin. Save time during your holiday with skip-the-line tickets to this popular attraction.
– Turin: Egyptian Museum Small Group Guided Tour. Discover the history and mystery of the great Egyptian Empire and see the Tomb of Kha Temple. Enjoy a small group guided tour of Turin’s Egyptian Museum with skip-the-line tickets.
– Turin: Egyptian Museum for children and families. An amazing experience for families and children on a guided group tour of the Egyptian Museum in Turin, skipping the long entrance lines. Travel back in time living the pharaohs everyday life!
– Turin: Egyptian Museum & City Tour Guided Experience. Enjoy this 3-hour guided experience of the Egyptian Museum and city tour of Turin and find out the most important histories with the unknown intrigues and secrets of Egyptian culture.
- The Egyptian Museum of Turin is the first museum in the world entirely dedicated to Egyptian civilization.
- One of the most important books in the museum is “The Book of the Dead” (dating back to around 330 BC), in which the Egyptians explained the passages that the deceased would have to face to reach the afterlife.
- The Egyptian Museum is said to be a meeting place between black and white magic (a meeting between good and evil) due to the custody of objects with strong energetic influences.
- The collection of inestimable value has been valued and praised by the whole world since the early nineteenth century. So much so that a French magazine described Turin and its museum as “the road to Memphis and Thebes.
So visiting the Egyptian Museum in Turin is a must for any tourist exploring the city. As the world’s oldest museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian culture, it houses a remarkable collection of artifacts. From beautifully preserved mummies to intricate statues and everyday items, the exhibits transport you back thousands of years.
The museum’s engaging layout and detailed explanations offer a captivating journey through history, making it accessible for all ages. Located in the heart of Turin, it’s easy to include in your itinerary.
My Advice to you is “don’t miss this chance to experience one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations!“
