Mole Antonelliana Tickets: Museum, Elevator or Both?
National Cinema Museum or the panoramic elevator of the Mole Antonelliana? Prices, opening hours and practical tips to help you choose what to see in Turin.
The Mole Antonelliana is not just a city symbol. It offers two very different experiences: the National Cinema Museum and the panoramic elevator. The elevator takes you to a terrace with one of Turin's best views. The elevator ticket costs 9€ (7€ with a Museum Subscription) and is worth the visit alone. If you have time, try both experiences. But if you only have an hour, prioritize the panoramic elevator.
Museum or panoramic elevator: what to choose
Entering the Mole Antonelliana, the vast interior space is striking. From outside, you can't imagine such a tall, dramatic space. Here, you'll find the National Cinema Museum, one of Europe's most important on this subject.
The museum showcases cinema's evolution through scenery, posters, original objects, installations, and many insights. I recommend it especially for cinema enthusiasts or those who love content-rich museums. But if you prefer quicker visits, remember the tour takes time to fully enjoy.
Even if you choose only the panoramic elevator, it's still worth entering the Mole Antonelliana. The cabin, completely glass-enclosed, doesn't climb along a building wall. Instead, it moves through the central space, suspended in the air. During the ascent, you can closely observe the dome's impressive structure, making the experience unique.
In less than a minute, you reach the panoramic terrace, about 85 meters high. From here, you see Turin's rooftops, historic center squares, and on clear days, the entire Alpine arc. It's one of Turin's most beautiful viewpoints and the main reason I recommend visiting the Mole Antonelliana.
Mole Antonelliana Hours: Cinema Museum and Panoramic Elevator
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Last entry is one hour before closing. Hours may change for holidays or special events: check the official website before visiting.
If you have time, it's worth continuing your walk along the Lungo Po, with views reaching the Basilica of Superga.
Check out the Piero Angela mural on the RAI building facade, the elegant light of the historic arcades, and a golden detail of the Royal Museums gate.
A city that mixes big symbols and small details, best seen without rushing.
