Museum
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Museum · Italy · Piedmont
Egyptian Museum of Turin
One of the world's most important collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts.
Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Egyptian Museum of Turin matters
Statues of pharaohs, mummies, papyri and objects from daily life fill this museum. The Gallery of the Kings has a dramatic display of huge statues. For Egypt fans it's a highlight of northern Italy. Budget a full morning, because the cases of daily-life objects are as absorbing as the colossal statues.
Talking points
- Collection has thousands of ancient objects.
- The statue gallery is awe-inspiring.
- It's considered a major Egyptology centre outside Egypt.
- Allow at least two hours.
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