Turin Museum of Natural History
Museum type :
ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Established in :
1978

Holidays :
None

Visiting Hours :
10:06 AM-5.36PM

Contact No :
972-3-5229044

Location :
, Italy

Display Objects :

The museum houses the natural history collections of the University of Turin.




Description :

The Turin Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest and most renowned museums in Italy. Founded in 1757 by the naturalist Giuseppe Achenio, it houses over 6 million specimens of animals, plants, rocks, minerals, and fossils, dating back to the Paleolithic Era. The museum's collections include the largest collection of dinosaur skeletons in Europe, a large collection of mammals and birds, and a comprehensive collection of invertebrates. The museum has several permanent exhibitions, including the Museum of Prehistory, the Museum of Human Anatomy, and the Museum of Human Evolution.

The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and activities for visitors, such as guided tours, lectures, and workshops. In addition, the museum hosts several special events throughout the year, such as the annual Science and Nature Festival. The museum also offers a number of educational resources, such as books, videos, and computer programs, to help visitors learn more about the natural world. The Turin Museum of Natural History is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday and admission is free.