Grande Torino Museum to move to Stadio Filadelfia in €7m project

Project Unveiled to Move Museo del Grande Torino to Stadio Filadelfia

Officials, regional representatives, and club legends gathered at Villa Claretta in Grugliasco to unveil a €7 million architectural project that will relocate the Museo del Grande Torino e della Leggenda Granata to its home at Stadio Filadelfia in Turin.

Architectural Plans for the New Filadelfia Home

Architect Marco Bo explained that the new museum building will occupy a currently vacant lot bordered by via Filadelfia, via Giordano Brino, and via Spano. The structure will span two floors above ground, featuring a basic design intended to keep construction costs contained. The layout incorporates two outdoor green spaces: the Garden of Memory (giardino della memoria) and the Ball Garden (giardino del pallone), where young players can play. Bo estimated the construction timeline at 15 months once the project clears the initial contracting phase, which is expected to take roughly a year.

Regional Leaders Back Museum Funding

The total price tag for the relocation sits at approximately €7 million. Regional and municipal leaders attending the presentation at Villa Claretta voiced strong backing for the initiative. Regional councillor Paolo Bongioanni announced plans to organize a technical roundtable by the end of November to secure financial backing, suggesting that tourism funds allocated for the province of Torino could contribute to the budget next year. Piedmont regional governor Alberto Cirio reinforced that commitment in a phone call during the event, noting that the club represents a vital part of the region’s heritage. Banking foundations including Fondazione Crt, represented by vice president Paola Casagrande, and Compagnia di San Paolo, represented by Federico Viano, also attended to review the proposals. Meanwhile, Torino FC representatives, including Ferrauto and chief operating officer Barile, stated that the club will evaluate potential financial involvement once a formal business plan is presented.

Transitioning from Volunteer Run to Professional Operation

Museum president Domenico Beccaria emphasized the unique volunteer-driven nature of the institution over the past three decades, noting that the move to the Filadelfia training ground requires transitioning to a professional operational model. Beccaria noted that the museum must be open seven days a week in its new location to properly honor the history of the club and the Invincibili. Former players and club figures also shared their perspectives during the press conference. Claudio Sala, a member of the Foundation's board of directors, welcomed the return of the club's history to the Filadelfia, while Luca Asvisio, president of the board of the Fondazione Filadelfia, discussed long-term urban integration goals for the surrounding district alongside Grugliasco public works and digital innovation assessor Dario Lorenzoni and assessor Domenico Carretta.

Where Is the Museo Del Grande Torino Located?

Where is the Museo del Grande Torino currently located? The museum is currently housed at Villa Claretta in Grugliasco, a facility that was originally designated as a temporary home before the planned move to Turin.

How much will the relocation and new building cost? The complete project to construct the new museum building at Stadio Filadelfia carries an estimated cost of approximately €7 million.

What is the estimated timeline for completion? Project architect Marco Bo estimates that construction will take roughly 15 months, preceded by an anticipated one-year administrative and contracting phase.

Who attended the project presentation? The briefing at Villa Claretta brought together regional and municipal officials, bank foundation representatives, Torino club executives, and club legends including Renato Zaccarelli and Claudio Sala.