Museo Egizio di Torino Offers Free Entry to Poor and Homeless

The Museo Egizio in Turin has signed an agreement with the city to provide free admission to families in poverty and homeless individuals. Director Christian Greco had proposed making the museum free by 2028, following models like the British Museum. The initiative, part of the museum's bicentennial celebrations in 2024, includes guided tours and workshops for small groups. President Evelina Christillin and Greco stated the museum should be a home for all, emphasizing social inclusion. The move echoes a previous policy offering free entry to Arabic-speaking couples, which sparked protests from Fratelli d'Italia. Welfare councilor Jacopo Rosatelli highlighted that the program offers cultural experiences alongside housing support.