Museo Nazionale del Cinema Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | close |
| 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 |
In order to avoid queues, it is strongly advised to pre-purchase tickets online.
The Ticket office is open until one hour before closing time.
The last Lift ride from the Panoramic Terrace takes place 10 minutes before closing time.
The outside queue can be closed in advance and without previous warning in order to clear the building before the Museum's closing time.
Holidays and Special Opening Hours
| October 2026 | |
| Wednesday 28th | CLOSED |
| November 2026 | |
| Sunday 1st (All Saints' Day) | 9.00 AM - 7.00 PM |
| Wednesday 11th | GROUND FLOOR OPEN *** |
| Thursday 12th | GROUND FLOOR OPEN *** |
| Friday 13th | GROUND FLOOR OPEN *** |
| Saturday 14th | GROUND FLOOR OPEN *** |
| Sunday 15th | GROUND FLOOR OPEN*** |
| Monday 16th | GROUND FLOOR OPEN *** |
| Wednesday 18th | GROUND FLOOR OPEN *** |
| December 2026 | |
| Tuesday 1st | 9.00 AM - 9.00 PM |
| Tuesday 8th (Immaculate Conception) | 9.00 AM - 9.00 PM |
| Thursday 24th (Christmas Eve) | 9.00 AM - 6.00 PM |
| Friday 25th (Christmas) | 2.00 PM - 9.00 PM |
| Sabato 26th (Boxing Day) | 9.00 AM - 9.00 PM |
| Tuesday 29th | 9.00 AM - 9.00 PM |
| Thursday 31st (New Year's Eve) | 9.00 AM - 6.00 PM |
| January 2027 | |
| Friday 1st (New Year's Day) | 2.00 PM - 9.00 PM |
| Tuesday 5th | 9.00 AM - 9.00 PM |
| Wednesday 6th (Epiphany) | 9.00 AM - 9.00 PM |
*** From 11th to 18th November, access will be limited to the Ground Floor of the Mole Antonelliana. Admission to the Museumstore is free; admission to the exhibition “Gillo Pontecorvo. One Battle After Another” is €3.
At the entrance and along the Museum itinerary, visitors will find a QR code to download the free audio guide to the permanent exhibition.
Ten sensory kits for autistic and neurodivergent visitors are available from the Ticket Office. Find out more.
The Cupola Ascent tours have been reduced due to adverse weather conditions
Guided Tour
Discover the architectural wonders and hidden corners of the Mole Antonelliana with an expert guide. During the ascent, the guide will share the history and secrets of the building, making the experience engaging and full of fascinating detail.
Saturdays and Sundays: 10.20 am
Supervised Tour
Please note that during the summer months, this walking tour of the dome is suspended due to adverse weather conditions.
Explore the interior of the Mole Antonelliana’s Dome independently, under the supervision of Museum staff.
Please note: During the ascent, staff will be present solely to ensure visitors’ safety and provide assistance.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 2.00 pm
The route is entirely on foot. It starts on the ground floor and follows the stairways inside the dome’s cavity up to the Panoramic Terrace, 85 metres above the ground, offering spectacular views over the city.
The ascent of the Dome on foot is not recommended for visitors with mobility impairments, severe visual or hearing impairments, heart or respiratory conditions, claustrophobia, or conditions that may cause disorientation, such as labyrinthitis or vertigo. Children under the age of six are not permitted to take part.
The guided tour of the dome is also available for families and small groups and can be booked online. Book here.
The Secrets of the Mole tour is currently available to small groups only.