Mole Antonelliana closes for refit on 28 October

Mole Antonelliana and the National Cinema Museum in Turin will close on 28 October 2026 for exhibition setup. The one-day change affects the museum and panoramic lift inside the landmark, giving autumn visitors a precise date to avoid.

Mole Antonelliana closes for exhibition setup

The museum operator says both the National Cinema Museum and the panoramic lift will be closed on Wednesday 28 October 2026. The closure is listed as an extraordinary measure connected with the setup of an exhibition, rather than as a change to the normal weekly programme.

The date is also carried on the museum’s closure notice and on the visitor information page of Turismo Torino. That makes the restriction relevant to anyone planning to enter the cinema museum, use the lift or combine both visits on 28 October.

The closure affects the museum and panoramic lift

The panoramic lift runs inside the building and normally provides access towards the upper viewing area. The city describes its route as a single open-air lift journey to the tempietto at 85 metres, while the dome can also be reached on foot via the stair route.

The closure therefore links the temporary exhibition work with the building’s most recognisable visitor functions. The City of Turin’s landmark page identifies the National Cinema Museum as the building’s principal cultural occupant and records the lift’s role within the Mole.

Turin landmark combines cinema history and height

Designed by Alessandro Antonelli, the building was begun in 1862 as a synagogue project and completed in 1889 under the direction of Costanzo Antonelli. The City of Turin gives its height as 167.5 metres and records that the museum opened to the public in the building on 20 July 2000.

The National Cinema Museum was founded in 1941 by Maria Adriana Prolo. Its collections cover film archaeology, historical photography, cinema history and the development of the film industry, so the exhibition setup takes place within a museum whose displays already follow the vertical structure of the landmark.

What the 28 October change means for visitors

Visitors arriving on 28 October 2026 should treat the whole museum visit as unavailable, because the official notice covers both the National Cinema Museum and the panoramic lift. The city’s page gives Via Montebello 20 as the address, placing the visitor entrance in central Turin.

Outside the closure date, the site continues to combine museum galleries, temporary exhibitions, a panoramic lift and a walk up the dome. The practical distinction matters: the lift and the stair ascent are separate experiences, but neither should be planned for the announced closure day.

Visiting Mole Antonelliana: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The National Cinema Museum and panoramic lift are closed on 28 October 2026 for exhibition setup.
• The affected venue is the museum inside Mole Antonelliana; the city lists the address as Via Montebello 20, Turin.
• The landmark reaches 167.5 metres, and its dome can be reached by stairs to the terrace at 85 metres.
• Bus lines 61, 55, 56 and 68 and tram lines 13, 15 and 16 are listed by the City of Turin as ways to reach the site.

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Frequently asked questions about Mole Antonelliana

When is Mole Antonelliana closed for exhibition setup?

The National Cinema Museum and panoramic lift are closed on 28 October 2026 for exhibition setup.

Where is Mole Antonelliana and how do you get there?

It is at Via Montebello 20 in Turin. Bus lines 61, 55, 56 and 68 and tram lines 13, 15 and 16 are listed as transport connections.

What is Mole Antonelliana?

It is a 167.5-metre Turin landmark designed by Alessandro Antonelli and home to the National Cinema Museum since 2000.