Turin Museum of Natural History, Turin

Name: Turin Museum of Natural History
Address: Via Giolitti, Turin, 10100, Italy
Telephone: 39 11 4326354

#44 among attractions in Turin

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Turin Museum of Natural History was established in 1978 to house the natural history collections of the University of Turin and other collections of natural history, originated from specific research campaigns and donations. It is located at 36 Via Giolitti, Turin, in a 17th-century building which used to be the hospital of San Giovanni Battista, build by Amedeo di Castellamonte. ()

Local name: Museo regionale di scienze naturali Coordinates: 45°3'53"N, 7°41'19"E

Address

Via GiolittiCircoscrizione 1 (Centro)Turin 10100 Italy

Contact

39 11 4326354

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Day trips

Turin Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Turin Museum of Natural History open?

Turin Museum of Natural History is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Turin Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Holy Cross, Turin (2 min walk), Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Turin (3 min walk), Piazza Carlo Emanuele II, Turin (3 min walk), Fondazione Luigi Einaudi, Turin (5 min walk).

How to get to Turin Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turin Museum of Natural History:

Bus

Accademia Albertina • Lines: St1 (1 min walk)
Giolitti • Lines: 18, (N) 18b, (N) 5v, 61, 68, St2 (2 min walk)

Tram

S. Ottavio (7 min walk)
Rossini (7 min walk)

Metro

Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (13 min walk)
Re Umberto • Lines: M1 (19 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Nuova (16 min walk)
Torino Porta Susa (31 min walk)