Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology
Museum Museum of criminal anthropology showcasing Lombroso's criminology collections
In Turin, the Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology exhibits 19th-century criminology artifacts-plaster casts, instruments and case files-that reflect early scientific attempts to study criminal behavior.
The Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology in Turin is a university museum founded around the work of criminologist Cesare Lombroso in the late 19th century. The museum preserves material used in early anthropological and criminological studies.
Exhibits include plaster casts, masks, anthropometric instruments, skeletal material and archival documents that illustrate historical attempts to study criminality through physical measurements. The collection is often cited in discussions of the origins and ethics of forensic and anthropological science.
Established from Lombroso’s personal research collections and institutional holdings at the University of Turin, the museum documents the development of criminal anthropology from the 19th century onward. Interpretive work has been added over time to contextualize the scientific and social history of the field.
Situated in Turin in Italy’s Piedmont region, the museum is part of the university’s museum network and is accessible from central Turin by public transport.
- Collections note: Contains plaster casts, death masks, skulls and documentation assembled by Cesare Lombroso and later curators, reflecting 19th‑century criminal anthropology practices.
Tips for Visiting Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology #
- Check the museum's opening hours and whether guided visits or limited-entry rules apply before you go - the collection is compact and often visited by small groups.
- Allow time to read the context panels: many visitors focus on the sensational exhibits and miss the historical explanations about Lombroso's influence on criminology and its controversies.
- Visit on a weekday to avoid student-group peak times, and combine the stop with other University of Turin museums in the same area to get more out of a short trip.
Best Time to Visit Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology #
Best visited on weekday mornings outside peak tourist months to avoid crowds and fully view the exhibits.
Weather & Climate near Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology #
Cesare Lombroso Museum of Criminal Anthropology's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (844 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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