Museo Egizio

Guided tour of the permanent collection of the Museo Egizio in Turin, dedicated to the history and civilisations of ancient Egypt, with royal mummies, sarcophagi and artefacts of great variety.

The route takes place in the permanent collection of the Museo Egizio in Turin, dedicated to the history and civilisations of ancient Egypt. The museum is considered the oldest Egyptian museum in the world and, in terms of importance, second only to the Grand Egyptian Museum on the Giza plateau.

During the guided tour, visitors see royal mummies, sarcophagi and a wide range of artefacts. Among the rooms is the gallery dedicated to Ramses II, reconstructed in the setting in which archaeologists found it in Egypt.

The local guide explains why there is an Egyptian museum in Turin and illustrates the myths and beliefs linked to the objects on display. The tour thus offers a historical reading of Egyptian civilisation, accompanied by the voice of the guide.