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Fondazione Torino Musei

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Fondazione Torino Musei conserves and manages the art collections of the City of Turin, overseeing Palazzo Madama, MAO, GAM and being the sole shareholder of Artissima.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Fondazione Torino Musei conserves and manages the art collections of the City of Turin. Its mission is the protection of this heritage, with activities ranging from research and continuous updating to the exhibition and communication of works. The museums under the Foundation are Palazzo Madama - Museo Civico d'Arte Antica, the MAO Museo d'Arte Orientale and the GAM – Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea; the Foundation is also the sole shareholder of Artissima, described as the most important international contemporary art fair in Italy. The Foundation focuses on accessibility and educational projects, supports artistic and curatorial projects in the region, and dialogues with companies to increase collaboration between cultural and entrepreneurial entities.

History

Fondazione Torino Musei conserves and manages the historical and artistic heritage of the City of Turin. It cares for and manages the art collections of the City of Turin, with a mission of protecting this heritage. Its activities range from research and continuous updating to the exhibition and communication of works, making them accessible to an ever wider and more heterogeneous public. The museums under the Foundation are Palazzo Madama - Museo Civico d'Arte Antica, the MAO Museo d'Arte Orientale and the GAM – Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea; the Foundation is also the sole shareholder of Artissima, the most important international contemporary art fair in Italy. The Foundation is characterized by particular attention to accessibility and educational projects for children and young people of all ages and their families; it supports the development of artistic and curatorial projects in the regional territory; it dialogues with companies to increase collaboration between cultural and entrepreneurial entities; and it defines its cultural contents with a gaze turned to the world, allowing it to enhance its heritage and to design and export exhibitions.

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