Museo Casa Deriu
Stately house in Tresnuraghes with reconstructed 19th-century rooms and the historic periodicals archive (emeroteca), one of the most complete collections of old Sardinian periodicals.
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About the museum
The Museo Casa Deriu in Tresnuraghes is a journey into Sardinian society of the 19th century. The old residence, built in the 18th century as the home of one of the village’s notaries, has kept the charm of a historic house to this day and takes its name from the last family to own it. The museum was established by the municipality and opened in 2017.
On the ground floor several living spaces of a middle-class family of the period have been reconstructed, with the original furniture that remained in the house and everyday objects, supplemented by information about the period drawn from the magazines of the time. The house also preserves part of its original furnishings, around a thousand volumes on legal, theological and other subjects published between the late 17th century and the early 20th century, and a documentary collection.
The most interesting part of the display is the historic periodicals archive (emeroteca) on the first floor: a vast collection of 19th-century magazines and newspapers, regarded as the most complete and well-organised collection of old periodicals in Sardinia. The route is organised by theme, from news reporting to politics, satire, art, literature and illustrated magazines, and may change depending on temporary exhibitions. The museum also offers educational workshops inspired by active learning methods.
Highlights
- Historic periodicals archive with 19th-century magazines and newspapers
- Reconstructed middle-class rooms with original furniture
- Around a thousand legal and theological volumes from the late 17th to the early 20th century
- Route by theme: news, politics, satire, art, literature
- Educational workshops based on active learning
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione permanente: casa signorile ed emeroteca storica – Reconstructed rooms on the ground floor and, on the first floor, the 19th-century periodicals collection arranged by theme.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Comune di Tresnuraghes
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2.50children aged 6 to 12, adults aged 66 and over, people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 5 · Ages 6 to 12: reduced ticket. The standard ticket applies from 13 to 65. |
| Seniors | €2.50Aged 66 and over |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2.50Reduced ticket |
Free admission for residents, ICOM members, researchers (on written request to the management), children up to 6, licensed tourist guides and teachers. Different conditions may apply at special events.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits are with a guide and can be booked using the museum’s contact details. Educational workshops require advance booking. |
