Museo Multimediale del Canto a Tenore

In Bitti, this small museum explores Sardinian shepherd life and canto a tenore, a traditional style of group singing. Its central exhibit uses four screens to let you hear singers from more than 24 Sardinian towns, with different local styles, costumes and song selections. Displays also introduce rural life and culture over the past century. The museum is a focused stop for anyone interested in Sardinian music and heritage; it is remote, so plan your transport before setting out.

The singing exhibit

The museum’s main multimedia display lets you stand among four screens showing canto a tenore singers. You can choose performances associated with more than 24 Sardinian towns, with several songs and local styles available for each. The screens also show the singers’ clothing, giving you a way to compare how the tradition is presented in different places.

Staff may be able to guide you through the rooms and change the videos as they finish. Explanations are not always available in English, so the performances themselves can be the clearest way to engage with the material.

Shepherd life and getting there

The exhibits also cover Sardinian rural culture and the lives of shepherds. Objects and films give the museum a wider focus than music alone, including aspects of life over the past century.

The museum is at Via Goffredo Mameli, 52, in Bitti. The town is remote, and a car is useful for reaching it. Roads are narrow, so approach carefully; the petrol station is a helpful reference point when finding the museum. The museum charges admission, and advance tickets are recommended.