Exhibition “Tolkien. Man, professor, author”

Description

From 19 September 2025 to 11 January 2026, Trieste will host a major exhibition dedicated to John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, creator of the famous Middle-earth epic that shaped a new imaginary world for the contemporary world and made him one of the most widely read authors on the planet.
TOLKIEN. Man, Professor, Author recounts the famous novelist's life, academic work, narrative power and poetic force through an unparalleled journey, thanks to which fans and the general public will be introduced to the greatness of this author and understand how his extraordinary knowledge of the ancient world formed the basis of his creative process.

Opening days
Tuesday – Sunday
public holidays (including Monday 3 November, Patron Saint's Day)
Closed on Mondays and Thursday 25 December

Opening hours
The ticket office closes one hour earlier.
Tuesday – Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Special opening hours
26th and 27th September: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (during Trieste Next)
3, 4, 10 and 11 October: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (during the Barcolana regatta)
24 and 31 December: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1 January: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Information
Salone degli Incanti  - T +39 040 322 6862  expescheria@gmail.com
 

Organized by:

Comune di Trieste, Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia.