Museo Egizio
Turin, Italy
The world's oldest museum devoted entirely to ancient Egypt, with statues, papyri and everyday objects in a large collection. The galleries are easy to follow, so allow two to three hours; use a car park outside the limited-traffic zone.
The Museo Egizio was founded in 1824, built around the collection of the consul Bernardino Drovetti. It is housed in the Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze in the centre of Turin. The origins of the collection go back to 1630, when the Bembine Tablet of Isis arrived in Turin. Jean-François Champollion is said to have remarked that the road to Memphis and Thebes runs through Turin.
On twelve expeditions between 1900 and 1920, Ernesto Schiaparelli brought back further finds, including three intact tombs, among them that of Kha and Merit. Following the redevelopment completed in 2015, the museum displays more than 6,500 objects spanning some 7,000 years of Egyptian history. It is regarded as the world's second-largest collection of ancient Egyptian art after Cairo.
- Nearest town
- Turin, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.0680, 7.6849
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Caio Mario parking areaMotorhome stopover6 km from Museo Egizio · 60 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Grinto Urban Eco VillageCampsite7 km from Museo EgizioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Bella TorinoCampsite12 km from Museo EgizioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Mill Park CampingCampsite16 km from Museo EgizioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Area sosta camper Berzano di San PietroMotorhome stopover21 km from Museo Egizio · 2 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Dora RipariaMotorhome stopover22 km from Museo Egizio · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Museo Egizio?
Museo Egizio is in Turin, Italy, at GPS 45.0680, 7.6849. It is about 37 km from Canale.
Can you camp near Museo Egizio?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Caio Mario parking area, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Museo Egizio?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sacra di San Michele (27 km), Staffarda Abbey (44 km), Fenestrelle Fort (50 km) and Barolo and the Langhe vineyards (55 km).
When is the best time to visit Museo Egizio?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)