Museum of Oriental Art (Turin)
Museum Museum of Asian art and archaeological collections
Turin’s Museum of Oriental Art displays Asian sculptures, ceramics and textiles from South and East Asia; visitors seek its small but focused galleries, rotating exhibitions and a European view of Asian material culture.
The Museum of Oriental Art in Turin (Museo d’Arte Orientale) is a municipal museum dedicated to the arts and material culture of Asia. Its collections cover regions including China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, and the Islamic world.
Exhibits present sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and ritual objects spanning a wide chronological range and multiple cultural traditions. The museum organises temporary exhibitions and educational programmes focused on Asian art.
The museum was established by the city of Turin to centralise and display civic collections of Asian art assembled through purchases, donations, and archaeological acquisitions. Over time the collection has expanded through exchanges and research collaborations.
Located in central Turin, the museum is part of the city’s network of civic museums and is within walking distance of other cultural institutions in the historic centre.
How to Get to Museum of Oriental Art (Turin) #
The Museum of Oriental Art (MAO) is in central Turin, within walking distance of the city’s main sights. If you are arriving by train, Torino Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations are both a 10-20 minute walk or a short bus/metro ride into the historic centre; local buses and the Mole Antonelliana/Piazza Castello area are nearby.
Tips for Visiting Museum of Oriental Art (Turin) #
- Visit on a weekday morning when the galleries are quieter and temporary exhibitions can be appreciated without school groups; the museum is compact so plan 60-90 minutes to see permanent displays and any rotating shows.
- Check the museum's website before you go for special exhibitions and evening openings-MAO often schedules temporary displays and events that change the visitor experience and can be worth timing your visit for.
Best Time to Visit Museum of Oriental Art (Turin) #
Best to visit on a weekday morning in the shoulder seasons (spring or autumn) to avoid crowds while enjoying pleasant city weather.
Weather & Climate near Museum of Oriental Art (Turin) #
Museum of Oriental Art (Turin)'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 (881 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 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 (43 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 (59 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 (98 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 (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 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 (60 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 (83 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 (75 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 (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 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 (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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