Experts' Choice Award Museo Nazionale del Cinema
What the experts agree on
Turin's cinema museum inside the Mole Antonelliana offers a striking architectural experience—the world's tallest museum building—combined with an engaging journey through film history, honoring the city's pivotal role in Italian cinema's origins.
“Housed in the Mole Antonelliana, this enjoyable museum takes you on a fantastic tour through cinematic history.”
– Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Opened in 2000, the museum owes its existence to collector and film critic Maria Adrian Prolo (1908-1991) who first conceived of the idea in 1941." Full review
The Guardian "It is also supposedly the tallest museum in the world, thanks to its remarkable tower. Inside, that soaring central space, full of dramatic light and shadow, is worth a visit on its own."
Lonely Planet "A visit to the superlative Museo Nazionale del Cinema – a firm family favorite – is not just about watching silent movies, overdosing on looping virtual-reality films and learning about..."
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Lonely Planet "If you want to take in Turin’s headline sights, consider the Turin + Piemonte Card. Available through the tourist office – either online or in person – this provides free and discounted..."
Lonely Planet "From its cinematic location in the eclectic Mole Antonelliana – a spire-capped tower originally designed as a synagogue – to its movie-world memorabilia and interactive spaces, the..."
Lonely Planet "The Mole also hosts one of the city's most popular museums, the Museo Nazionale del Cinema"
Lonely Planet "Another city classic is the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, dramatically housed in Turin's trademark building – the dome-cped Mole Antonelliana"
National Geographic
