Social Events
Museo Egizio: Exclusive Opening for ISA 2026 Participants
Monday May 18th
On Monday May 18th, as part of the ISA 2026 program, participants will have the opportunity to visit the Museo Egizio with insights into the collection. In the galleries, curators will engage visitors with in-depth reflections on current research, recent archaeological discoveries and the freshly reimagined displays.
Museo Egizio is a baroque building in the centre of Turin that houses the oldest Egyptian Museum in the world. Founded in 1824, it holds a collection of more than 40,000 artefacts, of which 3,300 are on display, and another 11,000 are accessible in open storage in the Material Culture Galleries.
The extraordinary selection of statues, papyri, coffins, and objects from daily life offers the public
a journey back in time covering more than 4,000 years of history, archaeology, and art. In 2015, the Museo Egizio doubled in size and redesigned its visitor itinerary, which was later further enhanced and today encompasses 5 floors and 15 rooms.
In 2024, to mark the Museum's bicentenary, the new permanent exhibition Materia. Forma del tempo (“Materials. The Shape of Time”) opened: it concerns a journey into the origins of materials and craftsmanship in ancient Egypt, along with the refurbishment of the Gallery of Kings, in collaboration with the architecture firm OMA. The Gallery aims to restore the statues’ original context, allowing visitors to feel as though they are entering an ancient temple.
The Museum also houses the Rock-cut Chapel of Ellesiya, which was donated in 1966 by the Egyptian government in recognition of the Museum’s role in studying and safeguarding Egypt’s heritage during the construction of the Aswan Dam.
The Museo Egizio continues to undergo significant architectural and exhibition renovations, with the aim of being even more welcoming, engaging, and accessible to all.
ISA 2026 Special Tour to Aosta [Waiting List Only]
May 23rd, 2026 - 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
We have reached maximum capacity for this event. However, you can still express your interest by joining our waiting list. We will contact you immediately should a spot become available.
The tour will allow ISA 2026 participants (standard, students or one-day) to reach the Aosta Valley, renowned for the beauty of its Alpine landscapes and its impressive historical and cultural heritage.
Thanks to the generous contribution of the Regione autonoma Valle d’Aosta, the excursion comes at no extra cost beyond the congress registration fee.
Please note that a small deposit is needed; it will be refunded once your participation in the excursion has been verified.
Excursion Schedule
Meet at 7.45 in Via Vincenzo Vela, 17 - 10128 Torino.
Don’t forget to bring your ISA 2026 badge.
08:00 – Departure from Turin and arrival at the Mega Museum in approximately two hours
10:00 – English- and French-speaking guides lead you through the Mega-Museum, a contemporary archaeological museum on the outskirts of Aosta, located within the largest megalithic area in Europe
12:30 – Light lunch at MegaMuseo
14:00 – Departure for Aosta city centre
14:30 – Guided tour of Roman Aosta featuring the impressive Augustan arch and the charming Forum Cryptoporticus
15:30 – Approximately one hour of free time to explore Aosta at your leisure, enjoy its cafés, and browse artisan shops and local specialties.
16:30 – Departure from Aosta
18:00 – Arrival in Turin
Please note that both the visit to the Mega Museum and the tour of Roman Aosta involve walking; we therefore recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Be aware that the paving in the Roman city and at the monuments is uneven and may not be suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties.
The return time may be subject to variation depending on traffic conditions.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact the organisers: info@isa2026torino.it
Royal Complex: Free access upon presentation of your ISA badge at the ticket office
