Founded in 1824, the Egyptian Museum in Turin is the world’s oldest
museum dedicated to ancient Egypt and covers four floors of the Palace
of the Academy of Sciences (Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze).
The
collection includes human mummies, an important papyrus collection, and
the Gallery of Kings (Galleria dei Re), a statuary collection organized
and dramatically lit by Academy Award–winning production designer Dante
Ferretti. Museum highlights include a papyrus measuring 60 feet (18
meters), an important statue of Ramesses II, and the Tomb of Kha, which
dates to 3500 BC.
The
Egyptian Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Turin. To
avoid a long wait in line, book a museum tour with skip-the-line
tickets.
Many Turin walking or bike tours include a stop at the museum,
as do full-day tours from Milan.
For a deep dive into this significant
collection, consider a private tour with an Egyptologist guide.
Know that the complete visit take up to 3 hours at least.
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