Museo etnografico Beniamino Tartaglia
Large ethnographic museum with about 14,000 objects in more than 130 spaces that recreate work, homes and everyday life in Alta Irpinia.
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About the museum
The museum was conceived and created by Professor Beniamino Tartaglia together with the local community. It recreates the workplaces, homes and everyday life of the old world of Alta Irpinia and is also designed as a teaching tool. Activities have been running for about twenty-five years.
The collection comprises some 14,000 original objects — tools, trousseaux, furnishings and documents — arranged in collections and spread across more than 130 rooms grouped into 12 thematic sections. The exhibition spaces cover about 1,500 m², to which an equipped outdoor area is added.
The museum is run by a non-profit association and relies on volunteers and donations. Besides the visit, the website offers a virtual tour, an archive of memories, a collection of local proverbs and a library; educational activities are offered for schools and universities.
Highlights
- Some 14,000 original objects
- More than 130 rooms in 12 thematic sections
- Reconstructed homes and workplaces of Alta Irpinia
- Equipped outdoor area
- Vocabulary of Aquilonia and archive of memories
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione etnografica permanente – Some 14,000 objects in more than 130 rooms: tools, trousseaux, furnishings and documents of the material culture of Alta Irpinia.
- Operated by
- Associazione per la gestione del Museo Etnografico e della Cultura Materiale di Aquilonia – APS
- Visitors per year
- approx. 10,000
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is by voluntary donation according to a sector portal listing; the website invites visitors to support the museum with donations and the 5 per mille (Italian tax allocation scheme).
Accessibility
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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 · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Booking is required for guided tours and can be made via the “Prenota” page of the website or by phone. |
