MUSEUMS TO GO FOR FREE IN CAGLIARI

🏛️ Cittadella dei Musei (Museum Citadel)

📍 Address: Piazza Arsenale, 1, 09124 Cagliari
🕒 Free Entry:

  • Every first Sunday of the month (as part of Italy’s nationwide “Domenica al Museo” initiative)
  • 🕘 Opening Hours: Tue–Sun, 09:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30)
    🎟️ Regular ticket: €8–10 (free only on the 1st Sunday)

Includes:

  • National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale): Sardinia’s largest archaeological collection—Nuragic, Phoenician, Roman artifacts.
  • Pinacoteca Nazionale: Sardinian religious paintings, altarpieces, and art from 15th–20th centuries.
  • Museo Siamese Stefano Cardu: Rare Asian art and weapons from Thailand, China, and Japan.

How to Get There: Bus lines 8, 10, M, or 5 – stop at Piazza Indipendenza. Then a short walk up to the Citadel.


🏺 Galleria Comunale d’Arte (Municipal Art Gallery)

📍 Address: Giardini Pubblici, Viale San Vincenzo, 2
🕒 Free Entry:

  • Every first Sunday of the month
  • 🕘 Tue–Sun, 10:00–18:00

Highlights:

  • Works by Sardinian and Italian modern artists (Ciusa, Marghinotti, Biasi).
  • Located inside the city’s Public Gardens, perfect for a combined museum + park outing.

How to Get There: Bus 6 or 10 – stop at Piazza d’Armi, walk 10 minutes down Viale San Vincenzo.


🖼️ EXMA – Exhibiting and Artistic Centre

📍 Address: Via San Lucifero, 71
🕒 Free Entry:

  • During specific community art exhibitions or municipal events
  • Regular hours: Tue–Sun, 09:00–13:00 & 16:00–20:00

Highlights:

  • Contemporary and experimental art exhibits.
  • Hosts photography, painting, design, and sculpture events.

How to Get There: Bus M or 1 – stop at Via San Lucifero.


🧱 Museo del Tesoro di Sant’Efisio

📍 Address: Via Sant’Efisio, 14 (inside the church of the same name)
🕒 Free Entry:

  • Always Free
  • 🕘 Mon–Sat, 10:00–13:00

Highlights:

  • Displays items used in the famous Sant’Efisio procession, including historic robes, jewelry, and religious relics.
  • A unique cultural insight into Cagliari’s patron saint.

How to Get There: Short walk from Piazza Yenne; bus stops nearby include Stampace and Matteotti.


🖼️ Spazio San Pancrazio – Museum of Contemporary Art

📍 Address: Piazza Indipendenza, 9
🕒 Free Entry:

  • Every first Sunday of the month
  • 🕘 Tue–Sun, 09:00–20:00

Highlights:

  • Rotating exhibitions by Sardinian contemporary artists.
  • Located in a historic 14th-century tower.

How to Get There: Located inside the Cittadella dei Musei complex. Same directions as above.

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