Mole Antonelliana closes on 7 October for dismantling
Published on 10/04/2026 at 02:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Mole Antonelliana in Turin will close to visitors on 7 October 2026 while the Museo Nazionale del Cinema dismantles an exhibition. A second closure on 28 October 2026 will affect both the museum and its panoramic lift, making the two dates important for autumn visits to the Turin landmark.
October closures follow the Orson Welles exhibition at the museum
The published visitor information lists 7 October 2026 as a closure for the exhibition dismantling. The same information records 28 October 2026 as a further closure for the Museo Nazionale del Cinema and the panoramic lift.
The first closure follows the end of My Name Is Orson Welles, an exhibition scheduled from 1 April to 5 October 2026. The museum calendar places that exhibition in the Temple Hall and along the Helical Ramp, so the 7 October closure affects the principal museum visit rather than a separate attraction nearby.
Another exhibition remains listed for the building during this period. Gillo Pontecorvo. One battle after another runs from 16 September 2026 to 5 April 2027, according to the museum visitor information.
Turin tower links cinema collections with a 167-metre structure
The building was designed by Alessandro Antonelli in 1862 as a synagogue for Turin's Jewish community. Construction was completed in 1889, and the Mole reached its present height of 167 metres in 1906.
Between 1996 and 1999, the structure was renovated to become the home of the Museo Nazionale del Cinema. The museum reopened in the building in 2000 and arranges its collections across several rising levels, linking the closure dates directly to a landmark whose interior is also the visitor route.
The panoramic terrace stands 85 metres above ground. The building's cinema displays include film archaeology, historical photography, costumes, set pieces, posters and equipment, while the central Temple Hall leads towards the Helical Ramp and temporary exhibitions.
The regional tourism authority describes the museum as housed in the Mole Antonelliana and confirms the two October closures in its visitor details for the museum. This makes the dates relevant to anyone planning both the collections and the lift rather than only a view from outside.
Visiting Mole Antonelliana: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Museo Nazionale del Cinema and the Mole Antonelliana are closed on 7 October 2026. The museum and panoramic lift are also closed on 28 October 2026.
- The 7 October closure is linked to dismantling My Name Is Orson Welles, which ends on 5 October 2026. Gillo Pontecorvo. One battle after another is listed from 16 September 2026 to 5 April 2027, subject to the announced closure dates.
- The site is at Via Montebello 20 in Turin. The museum and panoramic lift are inside the Mole Antonelliana, so the closures affect access to the principal indoor visit and the lift.
- The building rises to 167 metres, and the panoramic terrace is 85 metres above ground. The interior route includes several rising levels, a central hall, a Helical Ramp and an ascent through the cupola.
- Italian is the official language of Italy, and the national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Mole Antonelliana
When is Mole Antonelliana closed in October 2026?
The Museo Nazionale del Cinema is closed on 7 October 2026, and the museum and panoramic lift are closed on 28 October 2026.
What is Mole Antonelliana?
It is a Turin landmark designed by Alessandro Antonelli and home to the Museo Nazionale del Cinema since 2000.
Where is Mole Antonelliana and how do you get there?
The landmark is at Via Montebello 20 in Turin. The museum, panoramic lift and visitor route are housed within the building.
