Museo Don Giovanni Guiso
Museum in Orosei with antique European toy theatres, dioramas, drawings of the Scuola romana, historical costumes and Sienese works of art, donated by Don Nanni Guiso.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in a building that was the residence of the Guiso noble family and later the barracks of the Royal Carabinieri. It was inaugurated in 2000, when Don Nanni Guiso donated the building and the collection to his native town, Orosei. In Orosei the founder is still simply remembered as Don Nanni.
The collection arises from a passion for the theatre: it includes antique toy theatres from all over Europe, with proscenium arches, lights and scenery, as well as dioramas and toy theatres. Alongside the toy theatres, the founder also put props, lights, scenery and dioramas at the disposal of the community.
Alongside the toy theatres the museum displays graphic works by international artists, drawings of the Scuola romana from 1930–1945, antique and rare books on Sardinia, clothes and costumes from 1880 to the present, and works of Sienese art.
Highlights
- Antique toy theatres from all over Europe
- Dioramas and graphic works by international artists
- Drawings of the Scuola romana (1930–1945)
- Antique and rare books on Sardinia
- Clothes and costumes from 1880 to the present
- Sienese works of art
- Founded
- 2000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2Children aged 5 to 11 and adults over 65 |
| Children & teens | €2Reduced rate for children aged 5 to 11. |
| Seniors | €2Reduced rate for adults over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
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
Accessibility for people with disabilities is limited to the ground floor.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & 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 | Personalised guided tours for groups and school classes by appointment, by writing to info@oroseiproloco.it or museoguiso@oroseiproloco.it. |
