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10 Must-See Art Destinations in Turin

other · 2026-07-19

Turin, Italy, is renowned for its dynamic art culture, highlighted by the Royal Museums, which encompass the Galleria Sabauda showcasing masterpieces by Tintoretto, Mantegna, Tiepolo, van Eyck, and Rembrandt, as well as the Antiquity Museum, established in 1724. The Royal Library houses a self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci. The Pinacoteca Agnelli features 25 pieces from artists like Modigliani, Renoir, Matisse, Canaletto, and Giacomo Balla. Palazzo Madama is home to Gothic and Early Renaissance works. The Museo Egizio, with over 30,000 artifacts, includes the oldest Book of the Dead from the 15th century BCE. Founded in 1863, GAM boasts over 45,000 modern artworks, while CAMERA, opened in 2015, focuses on celebrated photographers, and MAO, established in 2008, presents Asian and Islamic art. Fondazione Merz emphasizes Arte Povera artists.

Key facts

  • Turin's Royal Museums include Galleria Sabauda and Antiquity Museum (opened 1724).
  • Royal Library holds Leonardo da Vinci's self-portrait and drawings for Madonna of the Rocks.
  • Pinacoteca Agnelli is on top of a former Fiat factory with a rooftop test track.
  • Museo Egizio has over 30,000 objects, including the oldest Book of the Dead (15th century BCE).
  • GAM was the first Italian institution dedicated to modern art, founded in 1863.
  • CAMERA opened in 2015 with support from Magnum Photos.
  • MAO opened in late 2008 in a 17th-century palazzo.
  • Fondazione Merz is housed in a former 1930s power station.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Royal Museums of Turin
  • Galleria Sabauda
  • Antiquity Museum
  • Royal Library of Turin
  • Pinacoteca Agnelli
  • Fiat
  • Palazzo Madama Museum of Ancient Art
  • Museo Egizio
  • Cairo Museum
  • Gallery of Modern Art (GAM)
  • CAMERA Italian Center for Photography
  • Magnum Photos
  • Museum of Oriental Art (MAO)
  • Galleria d'Italia Turin
  • Fondazione Merz

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy
  • Florence
  • Rome
  • Milan
  • Naples
  • Vicenza

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