Museo Egizio
Museum type :
ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Established in :
1630

Holidays :
Monday

Visiting Hours :
8.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m

Contact No :
011-561-7776

Location :
Turin , Italy

Display Objects :

Assemblea dei Re a term originally indicating a collection of statues representing all the kings of the New Kingdom.Sarcophagi, mummies and books of the dead originally belonging to the Drovetti collection,A painting on canvas dated at about 3500 BC,Funerary paraphernalia from the Tomba di Ignoti from the Old Kingdom,Tomb of Kha and of Mirit, found intact by Schiaparelli and transferred in toto in the museum.




Description :

The Museo Egizio is one of the world's most impressive collections of Egyptian artifacts and the oldest museum dedicated to the history of Ancient Egypt. Located in Turin, Italy, the museum was founded in 1824 by King Charles Felix of Sardinia and is home to over 30,000 pieces from ancient Egypt.

The collection includes mummies, artifacts and statues, as well as a library with thousands of ancient texts. Visitors can explore the various galleries and discover the incredible history of the ancient Egyptians, from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period. The museum also offers interactive displays and multimedia presentations, as well as educational programs and activities for visitors of all ages.

The Museo Egizio is one of the most popular attractions in Turin and highly regarded by historians and Egyptologists. It is home to the world-famous Turin Papyrus, one of the oldest surviving texts in the world. It is also home to the world’s most extensive collection of royal mummies, as well as many other amazing artifacts.