Museo dell'Arte e della Civiltà Contadina

About the museum

The museum was established in 1981 on the initiative of the Andreis municipal administration and is housed in the former town hall on the village's central square. Through objects dating from the second half of the nineteenth to the first half of the twentieth century, it documents the work and everyday life of a mountain community that was poor in resources but rich in craft skills.

Among the most interesting pieces are the unusual wooden Easter rattles, the “cràceles”, which replaced the sound of church bells on Maundy Thursday. Also on display are the blacksmith's forge, a case showing the making of bone combs, the “palotes” (wooden shoes) and “scarpetes” (fabric footwear) once worn at festivities, as well as clogs with snow and ice crampons, snuff boxes, wicker baskets and spoons.

The collection is completed by the tools of the woodcutter and the farmer, such as the scythe and rake, implements for processing wool and milk, and kitchen utensils.

Highlights

• Wooden Easter rattles (cràceles)
• Blacksmith's forge
• Bone-comb making
• Palotes and scarpetes, traditional footwear
• Tools of the woodcutter, the farmer and the kitchen

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione di arte e civiltà contadina – Objects of traditional life and work: Easter rattles, blacksmith's forge, bone combs, traditional footwear, farm and kitchen tools.

Founded

1981

Operated by

Comune di Andreis

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 municipality's listing describes the museum as accessible to people with disabilities; no further details are given.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The municipality's listing describes the museum as suitable for families.

Getting there & parking

The municipality's listing mentions parking; the museum is on the central square of the village.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.