MUSEO NAZIONALE DEL CINEMA

Visitors can discover the secrets of the camera and retrace all the stages leading up to the creation of a film. An interactive itinerary takes them from the early experiments with shadow theatre and fascinating magic lanterns to the most innovative special effects and applications of virtual reality.

The section Archaeology of Cinema allows visitors to see first-hand the optical devices and shows that marked the origins of the seventh art. The heart of the Museum is the’Temple Hall, a spectacular space crossed by the Panoramic Lift and surrounded by areas dedicated to different film genres. The lift, with transparent glass walls, makes a continuous ascent – without intermediate floors – from 10 to 85 metres above sea level. small temple, offering an extraordinary aerial view of Turin.

Here you will also find the CineVR, Italy's first virtual reality room inside a museum, which shows films created specifically for this immersive technology every day.

The evocative Helical ramp, which wraps around the dome like a film, hosts temporary exhibitions and offers a spectacular view of the Temple Hall.

Also not to be missed The Cinema Machine, an area that illustrates the various stages and professions within the film industry. From here, you can access the Poster Gallery, where a rich collection of posters traces the history of cinema through iconic and unforgettable images.

To complete the experience, the ground floor houses a new exhibition space and a video installation dedicated to Alessandro Antonelli, the architect of the Mole, and to Maria Adriana Prolo, the visionary founder of the Museum.

Note: Holders of Museum Subscription valid can purchase a reduced-price ticket for the ride up the Panoramic Lift of the Mole Antonelliana at a cost of €7.00 instead of €9.00.