With Italy having so much to offer, The National Museum of Cinema is by far one of the country’s top hidden gems in my humble opinion. Italian cinema has left a great legacy that only a few know the true value of, and if you’re a filmmaker or a film buff on the road, this place will surely satisfy your cinephilia.
The National Museum of Cinema – The History
The National Museum of Cinema is housed under the roof of Turin’s Mole Antonelliana tower, a 167.5-meter high tower which happens to be the tallest masonry building in Italy. Ever since its inauguration back in the year 2000, the motion picture museum has witnessed over 9 million visitors, making it one of the most visited museums in the country.
A wide variety of old film posters, staged movie sets, film fragments, and much more fills up the museum’s total space of 3,200 square meters. According to an official press release, the museum features more than 1,800,000 valuable pieces in its collection. Those range from photographs and advertising material to press clippings, film memorabilia, archives, and much more.
One of the very special aspects of the museum is its layout. It’s developed spiral-wise upward, built over multiple display levels. Each of those showcase the incredible history of cinema by displaying its valuable collection of gems.
Why visit The National Museum of Cinema?
Well, for starters, you’ll get to learn more about the history, the birth, and the archeology of cinema. You’ll also see a precious collection of assets first-hand, that involves archives, film equipment, and more.
The unique panoramic lift adds to the unforgettable experience. You can choose to ascend to the top of the historical tower and enjoy an aerial view of the beautiful Turin.
Additionally, The National Museum of Cinema hosts multiple exhibitions and events throughout the year, other than prestigious film festivals. You can stay up to date to the events schedule by checking out this page.
Meanwhile, if you happen to be an aspiring filmmaker looking for support, you’d better keep an eye out for the Torino Film Lab. The museum normally acts as the main promoter during the Torino Film Festival.
Useful Information
- How to get there? Take bus 55, 56, 61, or tram 13 or 15, and stop at Rossini. You can also take bus 68 and stop at Verdi, or tram 16 and stop at Palazzo Nuovo.
- Opening hours: Open from 9 AM to 8 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Open on Saturdays till 11 PM and closed on Tuesdays.
- Tickets: One ticket costs €11 for museum entry (plus € 1.5 service fees). Meanwhile, it costs €15 (plus € 1.5 service fees) if you add the panoramic lift. Click here to book and buy tickets.
*Please note that the above information is subject to change at anytime.
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Nadine is an Egyptian curly-head who decided to quit the norm because it just doesn’t suit her. She ditched her 9-5 as a magazine editor to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time digital nomad and to inspire aspiring travelers to embark on their own solo adventures.
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