Museo civico d’arte moderna Albino Manca
Museum dedicated to the sculptor Albino Manca, created from the bequest of his works to his native town, Tertenia.
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About the museum
The museum is dedicated to Albino Manca, a sculptor born in Tertenia in 1898 and one of the best-known artists of modern Sardinia. After his experience in the First World War he trained in Rome, where he received several public commissions. In 1938 he emigrated to New York, settling in Greenwich Village. There he established himself above all as a portraitist, animal sculptor and medallist.
His best-known work is the bronze eagle of the monument to those who died at sea in the Second World War, at Battery Park, inaugurated in 1963. In 1965 he also made the gold medal for Pope Paul VI's visit to New York. When he died in New York, he was buried in Tertenia.
The museum was created from the artist's bequest of his works to his home town. In the historic centre of Tertenia it holds bronzes, marbles, plasters, medals, paintings, goldwork and wax works, and offers a thematic route that traces the human and artistic story of Manca.
Highlights
- Bronze and marble sculptures by Albino Manca
- Portraits, animal sculptures and medals
- Copy of the eagle from Battery Park in New York
- Medals, paintings, goldwork and wax works by the artist
- Thematic route through the artist's life between Sardinia, Rome and New York
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso permanente dedicato ad Albino Manca – The museum's thematic route presents the life and work of the sculptor through bronzes, marbles, plasters, medals and paintings donated by the artist to Tertenia.
- Operated by
- Comune di Tertenia
- Visitors per year
- approx. 350
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2children aged 6 to 12, school groups of all levels and groups of more than 10 people |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Free up to age 5; reduced ticket from age 6 to 12. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with disabilities and one companion. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €2 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 10 people. |
Free admission also for residents, for tourist guides registered on the regional register and for accompanying adults of school groups (one for every 15 pupils). Tickets can be booked online via the form on the website.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum's spaces are fully accessible to people with mobility impairments. The museum is in the historic centre, along an uphill street: the access route is passable but presents some difficulty. For information and assistance, you can phone the museum.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Dedicated visits are possible on request via the contact form on the website. For schools there are educational routes, meetings with experts and tailored projects. |
