Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Museum, 1999
Accorsi-Ometto Museum
Decorative arts museum in Turin, Northern Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1999
- Area
- 1,200 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°03′59″ N, 7°41′35″ E
- Address
- Via Po, 55, 10124 Torino
History and description
The Accorsi–Ometto Museum is a private museum based in Turin, northern Italy. It is chronologically the first decorative arts museum in Italy. The museum was originated from a legacy left by Pietro Accorsi (Turin, 1891–1982) and was opened by Giulio Ometto, president for life of the "Fondation Pietro Accorsi" and Director ad interim of the museum.
The palace
The collection is located in a historical building in the Via Po, designed by the Savoy's court architect, Amedeo of Castellamonte and dates back to the late 17th century (1684). When Pietro Accorsi's father became custodian of the palace, in 1901, the family moved into a relatively small flat that looked onto the courtyard.
The museum
The route through the museum leads through 27 rooms, divided into two sections: the first presents the exhibition of pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, in particular Baccarat crystals, silverware, and Meissen porcelain. The second section presents furniture reconstructing the ambiance of a refined home of the 18th century, in accordance with the antique dealer's taste. The style represented here, according to historical records, was fashionable for about fifty years in Turin's leading homes. Particularly remarkable is the Piffetti's room, dedicated to the secrétaire-cabinet in rare wood with ivory and tortoiseshell, made in 1738 by Pietro Piffetti. This trumeau is considered a masterpiece of the Piedmont cabinet maker.
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Timeline
- 1999Founded
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Photos
Getting there
Torino Porta NuovaTrain, nearest
1.3 km as the crow flies
Accorsi-Ometto MuseumVia Po, 55, 10124 Torino
Aeroporto di Torino15.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Accorsi-Ometto Museum?
Accorsi-Ometto Museum is in Turin, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Via Po, 55, 10124 Torino. GPS coordinates: 45.06629, 7.69314.
What are the opening hours of Accorsi-Ometto Museum?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday and Wednesday, Friday: 10:00–18:00; Thursday: 10:00–20:00; Saturday and Sunday, public holidays: 10:00–19:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Accorsi-Ometto Museum?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
How old is Accorsi-Ometto Museum?
Wikidata dates it to 1999.
What else is there to see near Accorsi-Ometto Museum?
Nearby you’ll find: Istituto delle Rosine (200 m away), Palazzo d'Azeglio (200 m away), Palazzo Roero di Guarene (300 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- La cour dentrée du musée des arts décoratifs (Turin) (2874931873) — Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0
- Museo di Arti Decorative Accorsi Ometto, Torino, Italia (1) — Ambra75, CC BY-SA 4.0
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