Orson Welles Exhibition to Arrive at National Cinema Museum in Turin
The National Cinema Museum in Turin is set to host an exhibition on the legendary actor, director, and producer Orson Welles, starting from March 31, 2026, and running until October 5, 2026. This exhibition will be an enhanced version of the one currently underway at the Cinémathèque française, incorporating materials from the Museum’s Orson Welles Fund. According to the museum’s president, Enzo Ghigo, and director, Carlo Chatrian, the exhibition will also feature a significant interactive and educational component, focusing on Welles’ relationships with Italian cinema.
Enhanced Exhibition and Museum Developments
The museum has planned several initiatives for 2026, including the launch of the executive project for the garden and the opening of the Museum Store in February. The garden project, designed by architect Gianfranco Gritella, will feature a covered structure housing the ticket offices and will cost around 8 million euros. The project has received a general green light from the Superintendency, and the tender and works are expected to start by 2026. The garden will have two separate accesses: one for the underground exhibition space dedicated to immersive reality and the other for the Museum.
Museum Expansion and New Exhibitions
The museum’s expansion will increase its overall capacity, with the new spaces allowing for an additional 300 visitors. The ground floor will feature an area for temporary exhibitions and multimedia installations, as well as a conference room with improved acoustics. The Museum Store, which will replace the current bookshop, will offer a wide range of merchandising. In late spring, an exhibition in collaboration with Eni will be organized, telling the story of petrol stations through cinema. The museum’s ticket price will increase by 2 euros to 18 euros from January 1st to cover the costs of the structure.
Visitor Numbers and Future Prospects
The museum is expected to close the year with around 750,000 visitors, down from the record year 2024 when attendance was driven by the major exhibition on Tim Burton. The decrease is also attributed to the long summer closure for maintenance of the Mole lift. Despite this, the museum remains committed to providing a unique and engaging experience for its visitors, with a range of exhibitions and initiatives planned for the future. For more information on the Orson Welles exhibition and the National Cinema Museum in Turin, visit Here