The MAO Museum of Oriental Art in Turin is one of the most important museums in Italy and among the largest in Europe for the knowledge and study of oriental art. The MAO is housed in the historic Palazzo Mazzonis, a monumental building from the 17th-18th century subjected to a refined and accurate restoration, which has enhanced its ancient structures and decorations and has allowed for an optimal display of the Museum's works.

The Museum of Oriental Art in Turin offers a broad overview of ancient cultures of Asia.

In the galleries of the Museum, arranged on the four floors of the building, works from South Asia and Southeast Asia (Indian subcontinent and Indochinese peninsula) are exhibited, the most important collection of Chinese funerary art in Italy, religious and secular Japanese art, art from the Himalayan Region (Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan), and a significant collection of Islamic art.

On the ground floor, in addition to the charming Japanese gardens, there is a space dedicated to temporary exhibitions. With a continuous schedule of exhibitions, the MAO aims to deepen and present to a wider audience specific themes and aspects of the world and oriental civilizations. The MAO Museum of Oriental Art organizes thematic temporary exhibitions, dedicated to particular groups of works present in its collections, seminars and conferences, concerts and other performances, educational activities, and workshops.

Therefore, the MAO in Turin, in addition to being a cultural reference for the knowledge of oriental art, aims to represent to the Italian and European public a window into the fascinating and complex world of Asian cultures.

To discover the upcoming exhibitions at MAO, visit the Exhibitions and Events section. For all practical information on ticket purchases, check availability in the Hours and Tickets section.