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Museo Nazionale Del Cinema is one of Turin’s most popular attractions, especially during weekends and holidays. Booking tickets online helps secure preferred entry times.

Visitors interested in both cinema history and city views should consider tickets that include access to the Mole Antonelliana panoramic lift.

The panoramic lift experience is a separate highlight and may have additional waiting time during busy periods, so plan your visit accordingly.

Morning visits generally offer a more relaxed experience, allowing more time to explore interactive sections and exhibitions.

A typical visit takes around 1.5–2 hours, with additional time needed if you plan to use the panoramic lift or explore every exhibition area.

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About Museo Nazionale Del Cinema

Discover Turin’s cultural gems at Museo Nazionale Del Cinema, a must-visit attraction for film lovers and history enthusiasts. From the earliest experiments in moving images to modern filmmaking, the museum showcases the technology, creativity, and stories that shaped cinema worldwide. Add this unique museum experience to your Turin itinerary.


AddressVia Montebello, 20, 10124 Torino TO, Italy
Also known asNational Cinema Museum of Italy
Year opened2000
Founded byAlessandro Antonelli
Visitors per year700000

Did you know?

Museo Nazionale Del Cinema is housed inside the Mole Antonelliana, originally designed as a synagogue before becoming Turin’s architectural symbol.

The museum’s collection includes one of the largest archives dedicated to cinema history in Europe, covering photography, film equipment, posters, and documents.

The Mole Antonelliana’s panoramic lift travels through the centre of the building, offering visitors a unique view of the museum’s interior structure.

The museum uses immersive exhibition design, allowing visitors to experience cinema not just through objects but through sounds, images, and interactive displays.

Turin played a major role in early Italian cinema and was home to some of the country’s first film productions.

Why visit Museo Nazionale Del Cinema?

Explore Italy’s Cinema Heritage

Located inside the Mole Antonelliana, the museum takes visitors through the birth and evolution of cinema with rare objects, historical equipment, and multimedia displays showcasing how filmmaking has changed over time.

Visit the Iconic Mole Antonelliana

The museum is housed inside Turin’s most recognisable landmark, the Mole Antonelliana. Beyond the exhibits, visitors can admire the building’s unique architecture and access panoramic views over Turin.

Discover Behind-the-Scenes Movie Magic

Explore how films are created through interactive installations covering screenplay writing, special effects, costumes, sets, and filmmaking techniques.

See Rare Cinema Memorabilia

The museum displays an extensive collection of movie posters, cameras, costumes, props, and documents connected to Italian and international cinema history.

Enjoy Panoramic Views of Turin

Visitors can combine their museum visit with a ride on the Mole Antonelliana panoramic lift, offering sweeping views of Turin and the surrounding Alps.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance - Mole Antonelliana

The main entrance to Museo Nazionale Del Cinema is located at the Mole Antonelliana, Turin’s most recognisable landmark. Visitors enter through the ground-level museum access point and proceed through ticket checks before exploring the exhibition route. The entrance is suitable for general visitors, with accessibility support available for guests who require assistance.

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