Museo della civiltà contadina del Friuli imperiale
Large private ethnographic collection in Aiello del Friuli on rural life in the County of Gorizia and Gradisca between the 16th century and 1918.
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About the museum
The museum documents the daily life, work and knowledge of the rural communities of the County of Gorizia and Gradisca between the 16th century and 1918, when eastern Friuli was part of the Habsburg Empire. The website presents it as the largest private ethnographic collection in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The collection comprises more than 25,000 original objects: tools, utensils, furnishings, clothing and teaching materials. The route, which is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, is organised in three strands: work in the fields, arts and crafts (carpenters, blacksmiths, coopers and shoemakers) and daily life.
The reconstructed interiors recreate the places where people worked, grew up, cooked and studied. The museum is linked to the Cortile delle Meridiane (Courtyard of the Sundials), an open-air space with sundials.
Highlights
- More than 25,000 original objects of rural life
- Reconstructed interiors: fields, workshops and domestic life
- Traditional trades: carpenters, blacksmiths, coopers and shoemakers
- Cortile delle Meridiane (Courtyard of the Sundials)
- Interactive virtual guide to the museum
Permanent exhibition
- Lavoro nei campi, arti e mestieri, vita quotidiana – Three routes with reconstructed interiors and more than 25,000 original objects of rural life in Habsburg Friuli.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 5,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5groups, over-65s, pensioners, students and partner categories |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free for under-6s. |
| Seniors | €5Over-65s and pensioners. |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Groups | €5 per person |
The standard ticket covers the exhibition route, the three thematic sections and the Cortile delle Meridiane.
Accessibility
- Partially 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 main exhibition spaces are also accessible to people with reduced mobility; for specific needs it is advisable to contact the museum in advance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
- Family tours & workshops
The museum is designed for all ages, with reconstructed interiors and colourful thematic routes; guided tours are also offered for families.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Reachable by car from Palmanova, Grado, Lignano and Trieste.
Get directionsAmenities & 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 | Guided tours by reservation for individuals, families, groups and schools; an interactive virtual guide is also available. Telephone contacts: +39 328 941 4240, +39 345 763 0006, +39 338 353 4773. |
