All film museums to visit in Italy

Discover the world of cinema at 18 film museums in Italy. These museums celebrate the art and history of filmmaking, from classic movies to modern blockbusters.

Are you a movie buff looking to dive into the world of film? These are the top film museums in Italy:

  1. The National Museum of Cinema1

    The National Museum of Cinema

     Turin
    The National Museum of Cinema (Museo Nazionale del Cinema) is an Italian motion picture museum, that is housed in the Mole Antonelliana tower in Turin. The collections includes pre-cinematographic optical devices (magic lanterns), earlier and current film technologies, stage items from old Italian m
  2. Castel Sismondo2

    Castel Sismondo

     Rimini
    Located in Rimini, Romagna, in northern Italy, Castel Sismondo is a historical castle with only the central part of the structure still standing. This central nucleus is a testament to the castle's past and offers a glimpse into its historical significance.
  3. Museo Guttuso - Villa Cattolica3

    Museo Guttuso - Villa Cattolica

     Bagheria
    A charming and ornat villa housing a collection of old movie posters as well as a museum dedicated to the artist Renato Gattuso.
  4. Virtual Museum of Salerno's Medical School4

    Virtual Museum of Salerno's Medical School

     Salerno
    The Virtual Museum of the Salerno Medical School is situated in the heart of Salerno's historic center, at Via dei Mercanti 74. This location is not far from the city's Cathedral, making it easily accessible for tourists exploring the area. The museum is housed in a building that was once the Church of San Gregorio, built during Salerno's Lombard period around the year 1000.
  5. Pietrarsa railway museum5

    Pietrarsa railway museum

     Naples
    The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa (Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa) is a railway museum in/near Naples that is housed in what was originally the old Bourbon workshop Officine di Pietrarsa where steam machines for ships and boilers for locomotives were built. The museum features 5 pav
  6. Museum of Precinema6

    Museum of Precinema

     Padua
    The Museum of Precinema, situated in the Palazzo Angeli, Prato della Valle, Padua, Italy, was inaugurated in 1998. The museum is dedicated to the history of precinema, showcasing the evolution of visual media that eventually led to the birth of cinema. It is a significant destination for those interested in the origins of film and the various devices used before the invention of the cinematograph.
  7. Museo Luzzati7

    Museo Luzzati

     Genoa
    The Emanuele Luzzati museum (Museo Luzzati) is a museum in Genoa near the Old Port. The museum is mainly dedicated to Emanuele Luzzati, an Italian painter, production designer, illustrator, film director and animator.
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    The Time Machine

     Bologna
    The Time Machine is a pioneering work in the science fiction genre, written by H. G. Wells and published in 1895. The novel is notable for being one of the first literary works to introduce the concept of a time machine, marking a significant milestone in science fiction literature.
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    Mediamuseum

     Pescara
    The Mediamuseum is a unique institution located in Pescara, Italy. It was conceived by Edoardo Tiboni, a renowned journalist and art critic. This museum offers a unique blend of art, culture, and history, making it an interesting destination for tourists interested in these areas.
  10. Welcome To Rome10

    Welcome To Rome

     Rome
    In "Welcome To Rome" you will be immersed in the history of Rome and you will live an exciting and engaging experience. In fact, visiting Welcome To Rome means making a real journey through time and space. Walls and ceilings will come alive around you while on the ground a large model of the city
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    Cine Ciak International museum of Cinema

     Genoa
    Cine Ciak International museum of Cinema (Cine Ciak - Museo Internazionale del Cinema) is a museum on cinema in Genoa. The museum houses a collection of statues, memorabilia, original documents and posters, all from over 70 movies.
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    Galleria Continua

     San Gimignano
    The Galleria Continua first opened its doors in San Gimignano, Italy, in 1990. The building that now houses the gallery served as the city's cinema/theatre space for most of the 20th century, adding a layer of historical significance to the venue.
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    Museo Pelagalli Mille Voci Mille Suoni

     Bologna
    Museo Pelagalli Mille Voci Mille Suoni (The Museum of Communication and Multimedia Giovanni Pelagalli - A Thousand Voices ... A Thousand Sounds) is a museum in Bologna that is dedicated to the history of telecommunications, from its origins to the most recent developments. The museum houses over ove
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    MIC - Interactive Museum of Cinema

     Milan
    The MIC - Interactive Museum of Cinema is a museum in Milan that is dedicated to cinema. Alongside its cinema related exhibits, it contains an archive of Milan’s past with nearly 30 hours of films showcasing 20th century Milan.
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    Fermo Immagine - Museo del Manifesto Cinematografico

     Milan
    Fermo Immagine - Museum of the Milan Film Manifesto (Fermo Immagine - Museo del Manifesto Cinematografico) is a private museum in Milan that houses a collection of film posters.
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    Museo Europeo degli Studenti

     Bologna
    Museo Europeo degli Studenti (The European Student Museum) is unique in the European museum scene and intends to foster the knowledge and study of the student world by retracing, through more than 8th centuries, the role that the student has played in the university and in society. The exhibition pr
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    Museo Biblioteca dell'Attore

     Genoa
    Museo Biblioteca dell'Attore (The Museum of the Actor Library) is a museum in Genoa. It is one of the only Italian Theater and Performing Museums. The museum holds a remarkable collection of objects that relate to the history of theater and cinema.
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    Museo Parigino

     Rome
    The Museo Parigino is a museum in Rome that was founded by Cesare Nissirio, president of the Athena Parthenos Association, with the aim of collecting materials related to Parisian culture between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The museum is in a way related to the