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Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile

About

The Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile in Turin, known as MAUTO, is one of the world’s most significant institutions dedicated to the history and culture of the automobile. Founded by Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia, the museum showcases nearly 200 vehicles representing around 80 brands from eight different countries, offering a sweeping narrative of technological innovation and design evolution. Its contemporary layout, renewed in 2011, guides visitors through the origins of mobility, early engineering experiments, iconic Italian models and the global impact of automotive culture. Housed on Corso Unità d’Italia, the museum blends historical depth with striking scenography, making it a landmark for enthusiasts and a key cultural attraction in Turin. MAUTO continues to expand its exhibitions and public programmes, reaffirming the car as both an industrial milestone and a powerful symbol of modern lifeMuseo Nazionale dell'Automobile.

Turin Italy

Location

Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (MAUTO) is located at Corso Unione Sovietica 40 (also listed as Corso Unità d'Italia 40), in the Lingotto area south of central Turin, Italy. Housed in a striking modern building renovated in 2011, it sits on the left bank of the Po River near the former Fiat Lingotto factory with its famous rooftop test track. Nearby attractions include Pinacoteca Agnelli art gallery and Centro Commerciale Lingotto shopping mall just 0.4 miles away, Parco del Valentino gardens 1.7 miles north, and easy metro access from Lingotto station with trams connecting to Porta Nuova in about 15 minutes.

Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile

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