Civico Museo Archeologico Villa Abbas is in Piazza della Libertà in Sardara, Sardinia. Its collection traces the area’s past through Nuragic, Roman and medieval finds, including objects from the Sant’Anastasia archaeological area and Monreale Castle. Touch-friendly reproductions and panels make parts of the display accessible to visitors with visual impairments. A combined ticket also covers nearby archaeological sites, including a sacred well and an early Christian church, so you can pair the museum with a visit outdoors.
Finds from the Sardara area
The collection includes objects from the Nuragic, Roman and medieval periods. Some finds came from the archaeological area of Sant’Anastasia and Monreale Castle, connecting the museum’s displays with places you can visit nearby.
Displays you can explore by touch
Panels and reproductions of artefacts provide a way to engage with parts of the collection through touch, including for visitors with visual impairments. The museum shop sells books and ceramic objects based on artefacts in the displays, such as pintadere, lamps, askoid jugs and plates.
FAQ
What periods does the museum cover?
The collection includes Nuragic, Roman and medieval finds.
Does the museum have displays for visitors with visual impairments?
Yes. Parts of the route have accessible panels and tactile reproductions of artefacts.
Can I visit the sacred well with my museum ticket?
A combined ticket covers the museum and nearby archaeological sites, including a sacred well.
