MuT is a small museum in Stintino devoted to tuna fishing and the town’s maritime history. Its exhibits trace the traditional fishery in the Gulf of Asinara and the work and lives of the people who caught and processed tuna. Screens and documentary videos tell the story without requiring a guide, making the visit accessible for families as well as adults. Stop in after time at La Pelosa beach or a boat trip to Asinara to add a closer look at the traditions behind Stintino’s connection to the sea.
The fishery and Stintino’s story
MuT, the Museo della Tonnara di Stintino, focuses on the town’s relationship with tuna fishing. Its subject is the traditional fishery practised in the Gulf of Asinara until the last century, and the people whose work sustained it.
The museum also connects the fishery to Stintino’s development. The nearby Tonnara Saline was important to the village’s beginnings and helped shape its economic and social life.
Exhibits and videos
The displays follow the history of tuna fishing in Stintino and beyond, including the work involved in catching and processing the fish. Illustrations, screens and documentary videos explain the subject, so you can move through the material at your own pace without a guide.
The museum is compact, with exhibits that bring together the history of the fishery and its place in local maritime culture. An exhibition by Massimo Caria may also be on view; check whether it is running when you visit.
Pairing the museum with a day by the sea
MuT fits into a day that also includes La Pelosa beach or a boat trip to Asinara. To continue exploring Stintino’s maritime history, take a walk along the seafront and look out for the small ports and side streets. The area’s traditional dishes are another way to encounter the village’s connection to the sea.
Preguntas frecuentes
What is MuT in Stintino?
MuT is a museum about Stintino’s tuna-fishing history and its connection to the traditional fishery in the Gulf of Asinara.
What can you see inside MuT?
The compact exhibits use illustrations, screens and documentary videos to explain tuna fishing, processing and the lives of the people who worked in the fishery.
Do you need a guide to visit MuT?
No. The video displays provide information that you can explore without a guide.
Is MuT suitable for children?
The museum’s educational displays and videos make the subject accessible for families with children.
