Egyptian exhibition at Miramare: Massimiliano d'Asburgo's collection

Overview

The Scuderie of Castello di Miramare in Trieste will host an international exhibition titled “Una sfinge l'attrae. Massimiliano d'Asburgo and the Egyptian collections between Trieste and Vienna”. On display from 2 April to 1 November 2026, the exhibition brings together roughly 100 objects that illustrate the history of the Egyptian collection associated with Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria.

Exhibition route

The show reconstructs the collection’s story and highlights the transformation from private collecting to the institution of the modern museum. Displays and interpretative materials contextualize acquisitions, collecting intentions and the broader cultural exchanges that shaped the collection.

Curators and partners

• Curators: Massimo Osanna, Christian Greco, Cacilia Bischoff, Michaela Huttner.
• Partners: Museo storico e Parco del Castello di Miramare, Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna), MondoMostre, CoopCulture, Municipality of Trieste, with scientific contribution from the Museo Egizio (Turin).

Educational programme and visits

The exhibition features an educational calendar for schools of all levels, including workshops and guided learning paths designed to engage students with archaeological heritage. Public guided tours and outreach activities are also planned to combine education with cultural promotion.

Practical information

• Dates: 2 April – 1 November 2026.
• Venue: Scuderie, Castello di Miramare, Trieste.
• Highlights: approx. 100 Egyptian artifacts from the collection of Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian and institutional loans.
• Visitor tips: check official channels for opening hours, ticketing and accessibility details; schools should contact the museum's education office in advance to arrange visits and workshops.