Museums open in Turin on the weekend of 25-26 April 2026: what to see

Museums open in Turin: weekend 25-26 April 2026

On the weekend of 25 and 26 April 2026, Turin offers special openings, evening tours and the final days of several temporary exhibitions. Below is a concise selection of the main museum initiatives in the city and province to help you plan cultural visits during the holiday.

• CAMERA - Exposed Torino Photo Festival (24-26 April): distributed photography festival with exhibitions at the main venue and partner locations; last days to see selected shows.
• Six institutional palaces open to the public (25 April): free visits and internal routes in historic seats, an opportunity to view collections and institutional architecture not usually accessible.
• Musei Reali (Earth Day events, 25 April): openings and activities; current exhibitions include Orazio Gentileschi, a painter on the move and Blessed Angelico and Spranger, Universal Judgements compared (on until 3 May).
• Museo del Carcere Le Nuove (25 April): special night tour focused on the site's history and memory, with guided evening visits.
• Museo Casa Don Bosco (25 and 26 April): extraordinary openings of exhibition rooms and permanent displays.
• Villa della Regina (open until 3 May): visits to historic gardens and museum spaces during the spring breaks.
• Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (special openings until 1 May): tours of historic rooms and gardens with a special program for the period.
• Reggia di Venaria (25 April and following days): nature and biodiversity activities; programming runs through 1 May.

Other exhibitions in town and province:

• Galleria Elena Salamon – Hokusai (until 24/06/2026)
• MAO (Museum of Oriental Art) – Chiharu Shiota (until 28/06/2026)
• Palazzo Barolo – Leonardo’s working machines (scheduled until 14/02/2027)

Practical tips:

• Always check the official museum website for updated opening hours and closures before you go.
• Book online for popular exhibitions to avoid queues or sold-out slots.
• For night tours and guided visits, verify participant limits and access rules in advance.

Location guide: general reference for visitor information and parking: Via Paolo Borsellino, 3, 10138 Turin TO, Italy (coordinates: 45.0687923, 7.6595109).

Plan ahead to make the most of special openings and discover Turin’s museum collections and venues.