Museo Egizio Torino to Open Branch in Catania

The Museo Egizio in Turin is expanding to Sicily with a new branch in Catania, set to open by late 2017. The project, discussed in a recent meeting between museum president Evelina Christillin, director Christian Greco, superintendent Luisa Papotti, Catania mayor Enzo Bianco, and culture assessor Orazio Licandro, will establish a satellite location at the Convento dei Crociferi. A portion of the Egyptian artifacts currently held in Turin's storage will be transferred to Catania, where they will be displayed alongside Hellenistic collections from Sicily. The initiative is part of the museum's broader cultural diplomacy strategy, aiming to engage new audiences and highlight Mediterranean connections. The Ministry supports the project as a successful cultural and management model.