The INAF Exhibition “Time Machines” in Turin
from15 March 2025 to 02 June 2025
After the success of the first edition at the Palazzo Esposizioni in Rome, the National Institute of Astrophysics exhibition titled Time Machines – The journey through the Universe starts with you arrives at Platform 1 of OGR Turin with interactive installations, immersive environments, 80s-style video games, and much more.
The exhibition, which will be open from March 15 to June 2, 2025, is conceived by INAF, realized by OGR Turin, and designed by Pleiadi, with contributions from INAF-Turin Astrophysical Observatory, Infini.to – Turin Planetarium, Museum of Astronomy and Space “Attilio Ferrari”, and the MU-CH Chemistry Museum.
An immersive journey into Italian astrophysics, designed to introduce the public to our Institution, narrate the new frontiers of research, and show how much Italy is behind great scientific discoveries and incredible images of the cosmos. The path moves between past and future, with a style inspired by the 80s, but with content that looks to today and tomorrow.
TARGET
The exhibition is designed for a broad and diverse audience: from kindergarten, with dedicated activities, to university students, families, and enthusiasts of all ages. It is available in both Italian and English, to also welcome an international audience.
OPENING HOURS FOR THE PUBLIC
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Thursday and Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
EVENTS
The organizing committee has prepared a rich program of events that will accompany the entire duration of the exhibition: meetings with prominent figures in astrophysics and space research, cultural and scientific dissemination leaders, scientific aperitifs with researchers, scientific theater performances, improvisation shows, and Poetry Slam competitions.
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Time Machines offers primary and secondary school students a series of educational workshops to explore and discover the wonders of the Cosmos together.
All activities last 75 minutes and will take place from Tuesday to Friday exclusively by reservation.
Both the workshops and guided tours for schools are free.
Check the program on the exhibition’s website and book your ticket!