The National Museum of Cinema is a museum located in Turin, Italy. It was founded in 1995 and is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the art of cinema. The museum houses a collection of more than 30,000 items, including films, photographs, posters, scripts, costumes, props, and other memorabilia. The museum also has an extensive library of books and periodicals related to cinema.
History of the Museum
The National Museum of Cinema was established in 1995 as a joint initiative of the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Region of Piedmont. It is housed in the Mole Antonelliana, a former synagogue which was built in 1888 and is now a symbol of the city of Turin. The museum was officially inaugurated in 2002 and has since become one of the most visited museums in Italy.
Collections and Exhibitions
The museum’s collection includes more than 30,000 items, ranging from films and photographs to posters, scripts, costumes, props, and other memorabilia. The museum also has an extensive library of books and periodicals related to cinema. The museum hosts a variety of temporary and permanent exhibitions, as well as educational programs, workshops, and special events.
Highlights
- The Cinema Collection: The museum’s collection includes more than 30,000 items, ranging from films and photographs to posters, scripts, costumes, props, and other memorabilia.
- Special Exhibitions: The museum hosts a variety of temporary and permanent exhibitions, as well as educational programs, workshops, and special events.
- Library: The museum also has an extensive library of books and periodicals related to cinema.
- Mole Antonelliana: The museum is housed in the Mole Antonelliana, a former synagogue which was built in 1888 and is now a symbol of the city of Turin.
Location and Hours
The National Museum of Cinema is located in Turin, Italy. The museum is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday, and closed on Mondays. Tickets can be purchased online or at the museum entrance.
Ticket Prices
- Adults: €12
- Concessions: €9
- Children (under 14): €6