Photo: Marco Plassio, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1978
- Area
- 6,000 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°03′53″ N, 7°41′19″ E
- Address
- Via Giovanni Giolitti, 36, 10123 Torino
About
The Turin Museum of Natural History (Italian: Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali di Torino or MRSN) 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.
The museum has departments (sezioni) of zoology, entomology, botany, minerals, geology and paleontology. It also has a specialist library and an exhibition centre.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Turin Museum of Natural History».
Timeline
- 1978Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Torino Porta NuovaTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Turin Museum of Natural HistoryVia Giovanni Giolitti, 36, 10123 Torino
Aeroporto di Torino15.4 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 Turin Museum of Natural History?
Turin Museum of Natural History is in Turin, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Via Giovanni Giolitti, 36, 10123 Torino. GPS coordinates: 45.06472, 7.68863.
What are the opening hours of Turin Museum of Natural History?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Wednesday to Monday: 10:00–18:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Turin Museum of Natural History?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Turin Museum of Natural History wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is Turin Museum of Natural History?
Wikidata dates it to 1978.
What else is there to see near Turin Museum of Natural History?
Nearby you’ll find: Convento di Santa Croce (Torino) (100 m away), Museo di antropologia ed etnografia (100 m away), Palazzo del Collegio delle Province (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 4 photos
- Torino-MuseoScienzeNaturali — Marco Plassio, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MRSN Torino elefante Fritz — Utente 8304739ABC9028, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MRSN Torino sala dell'arca — Utente 8304739ABC9028, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Torino, museo di Scienze naturali (01) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences