Museo Etnografico della Piana del Dragone

About the museum

The Museo Etnografico della Piana del Dragone was founded in 1999 on the initiative of Antonio Marra, in collaboration with the association “Il Tiglio Onlus”, with the aim of saving objects of historical and artistic interest and handing down the peasant traditions of Volturara Irpina. The collection has grown thanks to donations from residents.

The museum is housed in the municipally owned cultural centre, a former cinema in the historic centre. It holds around 2,500 objects spread over two levels and divided into sectors: domestic activities, farming, crafts and educational activities. Large items are also displayed in the entrance hall, such as the old two-wheeled cart of the 20th century known as “traino”.

Among the most striking features is the reconstruction of some domestic rooms, such as the bedroom with a mattress filled with maize leaves. The route tells the story of rural life from the late 19th century to 1960, with tools, furniture, sideboards, religious occasions and the family and social organisation of the Volturara community.

Highlights

• Around 2,500 objects of peasant and craft civilisation
• Reconstructed domestic rooms, including the bedroom
• Two-wheeled cart known as “traino”
• Sections on domestic, farming, craft and educational activities

Permanent exhibition

• Vita contadina e artigiana di Volturara – Around 2,500 objects on two levels, with sections on domestic, farming and craft activities and reconstructed rooms.

Founded

1999

Operated by

Comune di Volturara Irpina; associazione Il Tiglio Onlus

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission according to Musei Italiani (updated 2017).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 museum extends over two levels; the sources consulted give no information on accessibility.

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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