Happy Easter weekend in Turin! This Saturday and Sunday (April 4th & 5th) we have some cool science workshops and museum tours happening, plus a chance to see the cherry blossoms near the city. Remember that the Museum A a Ambiente is closed this weekend.
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Exhibition: Leonardo's Machines at the Outlet Village
Torino Outlet Village
Free working models of Da Vinci's inventions running Saturday afternoon.
Guided Tour of the Cinema Museum
Museo del Cinema, Mole Antonelliana
Explore the history of film with a dedicated guided tour on Sunday afternoon.
Easter Workshop at Stupinigi Hunting Lodge
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi
A Sunday afternoon visit and craft workshop focused on Easter themes like nests and eggs.
· April 4
7: Bring your budding chemists to this explosive lab where they'll learn how fire works by generating and taming it through chemical reactions. It sounds loud, surprising, and definitely memorable for kids who love science.It’s a hands-on chemistry lab specifically for the 5-12 age range happening on Saturday.
: Catch a fast-paced, entertaining chemical reaction show featuring color changes and oxidation reactions. It’s a great one-hour dose of dynamic fun for older kids.It’s a scheduled, focused show running Saturday afternoon at the Chemistry Museum.
EXHIBITION: LEONARDO'S MACHINES AT THE OUTLET VILLAGEFREE : Check out a free exhibition featuring over 50 working models based on Leonardo da Vinci’s famous designs. It’s engaging for all ages who enjoy mechanics and history.It's a free, interactive science/history exhibition running on Saturday afternoon.
EXHIBITION: MONUMENTO, TURIN CAPITAL CITY : Explore this exhibition inside the beautiful Palazzo Madama that delves into the art and history of Turin as the former capital. Great for a central Saturday morning visit.It's a major exhibition taking place in a central, historic building all weekend.
: Explore a massive spring bloom featuring 100,000 tulips and daffodils throughout the grounds of Castello di Pralormo. Great for a beautiful outdoor walk this Saturday.This is a beautiful, classic spring outing happening right now, with free entry benefits for toddlers.
: The Museum A Ambiente (Science Center dedicated to the environment) usually has special holiday openings, but the data states this venue is explicitly CLOSED on Saturday, April 4th, and Sunday, April 5th. Therefore, we cannot list any activity here.Though listed as a special opening, the data explicitly states Chiuso (Closed) for both days of our target weekend, so it must be excluded.
HOKUSAI. THE SIGN THAT BECOMES LIFE EXHIBITIONFREE : This free exhibition featuring the Japanese master Hokusai is only running through Saturday! Head downtown this afternoon to catch his incredible graphic art before it closes.It's one of the few free exhibitions confirmed for Saturday, and it closes forever on this date.
· April 5
4: Explore the palace surroundings learning about birds that fly and lay eggs, followed by a hands-on Easter workshop focused on nest-making. A perfect blend of guided discovery and craft time.This is a specific Easter Sunday activity involving an animal theme and a craft workshop inside the Palazzina.
STARRY NIGHTS AT THE GAM EXHIBITION : This is your absolute last chance to see this exhibition on stars, dreams, and full moons spanning five centuries of art—it closes Sunday! Perfect for inspiring curiosity about the night sky.This event closes on Sunday, April 5th, making it the only opportunity this weekend.
: Enjoy the magical atmosphere of the cherry blossom season in the evening hours at the stunning Reggia di Venaria Reale this Sunday night. Check ticket availability now.A unique evening event tied to the springtime bloom running on Sunday.
EASTER WORKSHOP AT STUPINIGI HUNTING LODGE : This special Sunday afternoon event combines a guided tour focused on birds and eggs with a craft workshop centered on nest building. A cute way to celebrate the holiday spirit.It's explicitly themed for Easter Sunday, offering a guided visit combined with a hands-on craft.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: Take a guided tour through the history of cinema, from shadow puppets to the Lumière brothers. A fantastic way to explore the iconic Mole Antonelliana with context.This is a dedicated family guided tour happening Sunday afternoon at a top Turin landmark.
: See over 50 working models of Leonardo’s inventions, based on his famous manuscripts. It’s fascinating for older kids and teens to see these concepts brought to life.This exhibition offers a highly visual and mechanical focus that appeals strongly to school-aged children.
: Visit the striking exhibition of Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota at the MAO. Her installations often feature threads and objects, creating immersive environments that can intrigue older children.It's a major art exhibition running all weekend at a dedicated museum.
: Visit the huge tulip field just outside Turin featuring 350,000 flowers this Saturday. It's a great chance to get outdoors and take some fantastic photos.It's a prime weekend activity for enjoying the spring blooms, open all day Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Turin this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) we found one confirmed free exhibition: Leonardo's Machines at the Torino Outlet Village on Saturday, running from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The Hokusai exhibition is also free but only runs until Saturday afternoon.
Are there any special Easter themed activities for children?
Yes, on Sunday, April 5th, the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi is hosting "Facciamo il nido!" (Let's Make a Nest!), which includes a themed visit and an Easter craft workshop.
What science/STEM activities are running this weekend?
The MU-CH (Chemistry Museum) in Settimo Torinese has two events on Saturday: the 'Fire and Lightning Workshop' (ages 5-12) and the 'Reaction Show' (ages 5+).
