Museo del Mare e delle Tradizioni Marinaresche
Museum on the island of Caprera, in Stagnali, that tells the story and maritime culture of the community and the archipelago of La Maddalena.
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About the museum
The museum originated from an idea of the local section of Italia Nostra. It is located in Borgo Stagnali on the island of Caprera, within the territory of the Parco nazionale dell’Arcipelago di La Maddalena, and is run by an association in cooperation with the park.
The display presents the history of the La Maddalena community and of the archipelago in chronological order, from the Neolithic to the present day, with particular attention to the culture of the sea. Models, photographs, documents and objects are on show, some of them collected with the help of the Marina Militare (Italian Navy) and local fishermen.
The museum has a teaching room and a shop selling publications, and offers guided tours.
Highlights
- History of the community and the archipelago from the Neolithic to today
- Boat models, photographs and documents
- Objects collected with the Marina Militare (Italian Navy) and local fishermen
- Guided tours and teaching room
Permanent exhibition
- Storia e cultura marinara della Maddalena – Chronological route from the Neolithic to today with models, photographs, documents and objects related to the sea.
- Operated by
- Parco nazionale dell’Arcipelago di La Maddalena (gestione: associazione)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 100
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission. Guided tours and other services offered by the association that runs the museum cost €5 to €10 per person and are free for teachers, authorities and people with disabilities.
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 regional listing mentions facilities for visitors with particular accessibility needs, without further details.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop selling publications and teaching room.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Paid guided tours and educational activities are offered; outside the season, visits are arranged by appointment. |

