Photo: Marco Plassio, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 2008
- Area
- 600 m²
- Coordinates
- 45°04′22″ N, 7°41′05″ E
- Address
- 10122 Torino
About
The Diocesan Museum of Turin (Italian: Museo Diocesano di Torino) is a museum in Turin, Italy, located in the lower church of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist that houses the Shroud of Turin. It was inaugurated on December 11, 2008 by Cardinal Severino Poletto, then archbishop of the diocese.
Archaeological excavations in 1996 unearthed the remains of three early Christian churches, demolished to make way for the current cathedral. The remains of these early churches are on display at the museum.
Since November 2013, the museum also includes access to a bell tower that can be climbed to the belfry by visitors.
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Timeline
- 2008Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Torino Porta NuovaTrain, nearest
1.4 km as the crow flies
Diocesan Museum of Turin10122 Torino
Aeroporto di Torino14.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore museums in Piedmont
- UNESCO
Frequently asked questions
Where is Diocesan Museum of Turin?
Diocesan Museum of Turin is in Turin, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: 10122 Torino. GPS coordinates: 45.07283, 7.68474.
What are the opening hours of Diocesan Museum of Turin?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Wednesday: 14:00–18:00; Friday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How old is Diocesan Museum of Turin?
Wikidata dates it to 2008.
What else is there to see near Diocesan Museum of Turin?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo del Seminario Metropolitano (0 m away), Palazzo Chiablese (0 m away), Musei reali di Torino (100 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
- Torino-MuseoDiocesano — Marco Plassio, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo diocesano (Torino) mars 2015 — Benoît Prieur, CC0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences