Museo etnografico Francesco Bande
Sassari museum dedicated to the musician Francesco Bande (1930–1988), with traditional Sardinian costumes and diatonic accordions; free admission.
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About the museum
The museum is dedicated to Francesco Bande (1930–1988), a native of Bultei, accordion and organ player, composer and promoter of Sardinian musical traditions. It is housed in a recently restored early 20th-century building in via Muroni in Sassari.
The collection includes bridal, everyday and widow’s costumes from various areas of the island (Goceano, Logudoro, Meilogu, Anglona, Romangia and Nuorese) and a collection of musical instruments typical of Sardinia, in particular diatonic accordions. Accordions reached the island at the beginning of the 20th century; the first one belonged to Mario Bande of Orani, the father of Francesco.
The museum also offers live performances of traditional music and the chance to learn how to play the instruments.
Highlights
- Traditional bridal, everyday and widow’s costumes
- Diatonic accordions and other Sardinian instruments
- Logudoro and Goceano costumes linked to Francesco Bande
- Live performances of traditional music
- Operated by
- Circolo Culturale Folkloristico «Francesco Bande»
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission; booking the visit is recommended.
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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 |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours by appointment; during the visit you can listen to live performances of traditional music and learn the techniques of the instruments. |
