Museo del Costume
The largest ethnographic museum in Sardinia, with traditional costumes, jewellery, masks of the Barbagia carnival and over 5,000 objects on display.
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About the museum
The Museo del Costume is the largest ethnographic museum in Sardinia and the only museum institution directly run by the Region. Permanently open since 1976 under the name Museo della vita e delle tradizioni popolari sarde, it is managed by the ISRE and carries out documentation and research across the whole regional territory. It reopened to the public on 19 December 2015, after extension and redevelopment works and a thorough thematic revision.
The route, arranged in ten thematic rooms, offers a general picture of the island’s traditional life, from work to festivity: housing and clothing, food, religion and popular imagery. It begins with a timeline of Sardinian history from prehistory to 1950, and moves on to productive activities with large display cases and dioramas, a room with about 350 traditional breads, and the spaces devoted to weaving.
On the upper floor 54 traditional costumes, a reconstructed cumbessia and over 450 jewels and amulets are displayed. The visit ends with the room of the Barbagia carnival, with the masks of Mamoiada, Ottana, Orotelli and Orani, and with a selection of traditional musical instruments, including the launeddas. The collections comprise about 8,000 items.
Highlights
- 54 traditional Sardinian costumes displayed like a procession
- Barbagia carnival room with Mamuthones, Issohadores and Boes
- Over 450 jewels and amulets
- About 350 traditional breads
- Folk musical instruments, including the launeddas
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso permanente del Museo del Costume – Ten thematic rooms on work, the home, clothing, bread, weaving, popular religiosity and the Barbagia carnival, with over 5,000 objects on display.
- Founded
- 1976
- Operated by
- ISRE – Istituto Superiore Regionale Etnografico della Sardegna
- Visitors per year
- approx. 37,382
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3visitors under 18 and over 65 |
| Children & teens | €3Reduced rate for visitors under 18. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for those over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and for a family member or companion (socio-health service companion with documentation). |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students and teachers accompanying an educational visit. |
| Combined ticket for the Museo del Costume, Museo Deleddiano and Museo della Ceramica | €10 |
| Combined ticket for two museums of choice among Costume, Deleddiano and Ceramica | €8 |
Free admission: Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.
Full ticket €5, reduced €3. Free admission also for tour guides and professionals accompanying groups, ICOM members and journalists. For families and parties of more than five people a reduced rate applies for each adult under 65.
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Reception hall with bookshop and services.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The route is arranged in ten thematic rooms on two floors. |
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