Museums in Sardinia
The National Archaeological Museum in Cagliari, the nuraghe complex of Su Nuraxi in Barumini and the G. A. Sanna Archaeological Museum in Sassari.
Sardinia Museum Guide
Our guide lists 66 museums in Sardinia across 41 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Arzachena (6), Cagliari (6), and Nuoro (5).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (77%), History & Cultural History (8%), and Art & Design (5%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €7.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 8 offer dedicated programs for families, and 8 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Sardinia
The best-known museums in Sardinia
- Su Nuraxi di BaruminiArchaeology · Barumini
Area archeologica di TharrosArchaeology · Cabras
Area archeologica di NoraArchaeology · Pula
Monte d'AccoddiArchaeology · Sassari
TiscaliArchaeology · Dorgali
Basilica della Santissima Trinità di SaccargiaHistory · Codrongianos
Basilica di San SaturninoHistory · Cagliari
Necropoli di Anghelu RujuArchaeology · Alghero
Porto FlaviaTechnology · Iglesias
Nuraghe ArrubiuArchaeology · Orroli
Museums in Sardinia with programs for families
- Area archeologica di NoraArchaeology · Pula
Museo archeologico nazionale di CagliariArchaeology · Cagliari
Complesso archeologico di S'Arcu 'e Is ForrosArchaeology · Villagrande Strisaili
Parco archeologico Nuraghe LosaArchaeology · Abbasanta
Museo Su Mulinu e nuragheArchaeology · Villanovafranca
MAN – Museo d’Arte della Provincia di NuoroArt · Nuoro
Museo Costantino NivolaArt · Orani
Nuraghe MajoriArchaeology · Tempio Pausania
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Sardinia
Museums in Sardinia with the highest published visitor numbers
Tomba dei giganti di Coddu VecchiuArchaeology · Arzachena
Compendio Garibaldino di CapreraPeople · La Maddalena
Nuraghe AlbucciuArchaeology · Arzachena
Museo Civico Giovanni MarongiuArchaeology · Cabras
Nuraghe La PrisgionaArchaeology · Arzachena
Museo del CostumeRegional · Nuoro
Museo delle Maschere MediterraneeWorld cultures · Mamoiada- Parco archeologico Nuraghe LosaArchaeology · Abbasanta
- Nuraghe MajoriArchaeology · Tempio Pausania
Tempietto di MalchittuArchaeology · Arzachena
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Sardinia?
Our directory currently lists 66 museums in Sardinia across 41 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Sardinia?
Some of the best known are Su Nuraxi di Barumini, Area archeologica di Tharros, Area archeologica di Nora, Monte d'Accoddi, and Tiscali.
Which museums in Sardinia offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Nuraghe Adoni.
Which museums in Sardinia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 29 are open, such as Su Nuraxi di Barumini, Area archeologica di Tharros, and Area archeologica di Nora.
Which museums in Sardinia are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Castello di San Michele, Compendio Garibaldino di Caprera, and Museo Su Mulinu e nuraghe. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Sardinia?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €16. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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