Museum of the Risorgimento, Turin

Name: Museum of the Risorgimento
Address: Via Dell'Accademia delle Scienze 5, Turin, 10123, Italy
Telephone: +39 011 562 1147

#56 among attractions in Turin

Museum, Baroque architecture, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento is the first, the biggest and the most important among the 23 museums in Italy dedicated to the Risorgimento; and the only one which can be considered "national" according to a 1901 law, and due to its rich and great collections. It is housed in the Palazzo Carignano in Turin. ()

Local name: Museo nazionale del Risorgimento italiano Coordinates: 45°4'8"N, 7°41'9"E

Address

Via Dell'Accademia delle Scienze 5Circoscrizione 1 (Centro)Turin 10123 Italy

Contact

+39 011 562 1147

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of the Risorgimento open?

Museum of the Risorgimento is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the Risorgimento?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Carignano, Turin (1 min walk), Accademia Albertina, Turin (2 min walk), San Filippo Neri, Turin (2 min walk), Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the Risorgimento by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the Risorgimento:

Bus

Bogino N. 15 • Lines: St2 (3 min walk)
Piazza Castello • Lines: Css-A, Css-B (3 min walk)

Tram

Carlo Alberto (3 min walk)
Castello • Lines: 13, 15 (4 min walk)

Metro

Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (14 min walk)
Re Umberto • Lines: M1 (17 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Nuova (18 min walk)
Torino Porta Susa (26 min walk)