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Museum, 1976
Sardinian Ethnographic Museum
Museum of ethnography in Sardinia
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1976
- Architect
- Antonio Simon Mossa
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 40°19′01″ N, 9°20′08″ E
- Address
- Via Antonio Mereu, 56, 08100 Nuoro
History and description
The Sardinian Ethnographic Museum (Italian: Istituto Etnografico della Sardegna), is an ethnographic museum in Nuoro, Sardinia. Its goal is to display the traditional life of the island's people.
Collection
The museum exhibits show all aspects of the material culture of the traditional Sardinian including clothes, jewels, weapons, masks, traditional musical instruments, work and domestic tools. The collection includes over 8000 items, most of them belonging to the period between the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.
Included in the collection are traditional male and female outfits, around 80 in total; each of them representing a different village in Sardinia. These outfits are authentic and were in everyday use until they were acquired by the museum.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Sardinian Ethnographic Museum».
Timeline
- 1976Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
NuoroTrain, nearest
1.1 km as the crow flies
Sardinian Ethnographic MuseumVia Antonio Mereu, 56, 08100 Nuoro
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sardinian Ethnographic Museum?
Sardinian Ethnographic Museum is in Nuoro, in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia), Italy. Address: Via Antonio Mereu, 56, 08100 Nuoro. GPS coordinates: 40.31690, 9.33550.
What are the opening hours of Sardinian Ethnographic Museum?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: 1 October to 15 March · Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–13:00, 15:00–19:00; 16 March to 30 September · Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–13:00, 15:00–20:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Sardinian Ethnographic Museum?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Sardinian Ethnographic Museum wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is partly wheelchair accessible.
How old is Sardinian Ethnographic Museum?
Wikidata dates it to 1976.
What else is there to see near Sardinian Ethnographic Museum?
Nearby you’ll find: National Archaeological Museum of Nuoro (500 m away), Museum of art of the province of Nuoro (500 m away), Spazio Ilisso (600 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Nuoro, museo etnografico sardo, esterno 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Motore condizionatore Museo Etnografico Sardo — Air fans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nuoro, museo etnografico sardo, esterno 03 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Nuoro, museo etnografico sardo, ricostruzione di un villaggio tradizionale sardo 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Nuoro, museo etnografico sardo, ricostruzione di un villaggio tradizionale sardo 04 cortile — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Nuoro, museo etnografico sardo, ricostruzione di un villaggio tradizionale sardo 05 cortile — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Nuoro, museo etnografico sardo, ricostruzione di un villaggio tradizionale sardo 06 cortile — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Nuoro, museo etnografico sardo, ricostruzione di un villaggio tradizionale sardo 07 cortile — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Chiller Clivet e Climaveneta — Air fans, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences