Pinacoteca Giovanni & Marella Agnelli is an art museum on the roof of Turin’s former Fiat factory, the Lingotto. Renzo Piano designed the gallery’s glass pavilion, known as the Scrigno, to house works from the Agnellis’ private collection. Inside, look for paintings by Canaletto, Manet, Renoir, Matisse and Picasso. A visit can also take you onto the old rooftop test track, now home to La Pista 500, with plants, outdoor art and views towards the Alps. Choose the full visit to see both the collection and the roof.
Art above the Lingotto factory
The gallery occupies the roof of the Lingotto, the former Fiat factory in Turin. Renzo Piano designed its glass pavilion, called the Scrigno, to house the collection of Giovanni and Marella Agnelli. The factory building has since become a wider complex with shops, cultural venues and other facilities, but its industrial history remains part of the visit.
The Agnellis’ collection brings together paintings from different periods. Canaletto’s Venetian scenes sit alongside works by Manet, Renoir, Matisse and Picasso. Other artists represented in the collection include Bernardo Bellotto, Tiepolo, Modigliani and Severini. The small gallery gives you a focused look at a private collection rather than a large museum’s broad survey.
The rooftop test track and La Pista 500
The old Fiat test track runs across the Lingotto roof. Its oval route is now part of the museum visit, linking the factory’s automotive past with outdoor art and the garden of La Pista 500. Plants and art installations are set along the track, and the elevated position brings views towards the Alps.
You can visit the rooftop without choosing access to the art gallery. For the fuller experience, select an option that includes both. The track and garden add room to walk around after seeing the collection, so allow for more time if you want to explore the outdoor displays rather than making a quick circuit.
Exhibitions beyond the collection
The Pinacoteca also presents temporary exhibitions and projects by Italian and international artists, including work placed in the gallery’s outdoor spaces. These contemporary displays sit alongside the historical collection rather than replacing it. The material provided identifies an exhibition about Sicilian artist Salvo and his artistic development; check what is currently on view before you go, as exhibitions change.
The museum’s setting makes the visit relevant to both art and architecture. The Scrigno is suspended above the Lingotto roof, while the test track preserves a clear trace of the building’s former use. Together, the collection, pavilion and outdoor programme give you several ways to explore the site.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Pinacoteca Agnelli?
It is on the roof of the Lingotto, the former Fiat factory at Via Nizza 262 in Turin.
Can you visit the rooftop track without seeing the gallery?
Yes. A shorter visit option provides access to the rooftop track only; choose a full visit for both the gallery and track.
What can you see in the collection?
The collection includes works by Canaletto, Bellotto, Manet, Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, Tiepolo, Modigliani and Severini.
What is La Pista 500?
It is the former Fiat rooftop test track, now used as an outdoor route with plants and art installations.
