Museo della civiltà contadina

About the museum

The museum was set up from 1984 by Professor Francesco Le Donne, who researched the history of the village’s districts and collected objects of work and everyday life. Initially it was housed in the town hall, in Piazza Carolina; the Abruzzo Region recognised it as a museum of local interest in December 1992, and in 2006 it was named in memory of Le Donne. In 2011, for the bicentenary of the village, it moved to the present building in the municipal park.

A first section illustrates the history of Ateleta with books, photographs and reproductions of old documents. The main collection, made up of objects donated by the inhabitants, is spread across six rooms devoted to transport, agriculture and livestock, traditional crafts, the kitchen and the bedroom. Outside, a mural of 2018 continues the story of the village.

Highlights

• Six rooms with objects of peasant life
• Section on the history of Ateleta with photographs and documents
• Collection made up of donations from residents
• Mural of 2018 at the entrance

Permanent exhibition

• Sale della civiltà contadina – Six rooms with objects of transport, agriculture and livestock, crafts, kitchen and bedroom, plus a section on the history of the village.

Founded

1984

Operated by

Comune di Ateleta

Visitors per year

approx. 200 (2022)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the municipal park of Ateleta.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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