Museo Etnografico Galluras

In Luras, Sardinia, Museo Etnografico Galluras recreates the feel of a traditional home, with more than 7,000 objects connected to local life and customs. Rooms are explained by a guide or through an audio guide available in several languages. A central subject is the Accabadora, a figure in Sardinian tradition associated with secret acts to end suffering at the end of life. The museum suits visitors curious about the island’s domestic history and customs beyond its better-known sights.

Rooms from local life

The museum is set up like a traditional house. Its rooms and objects give visitors a way to explore how life worked in the area and to hear about local customs. The collection contains more than 7,000 objects, so the visit ranges beyond a single theme or artifact.

A guide can explain the rooms during a tour. For a self-guided visit, an audio guide is available in several languages, including English and French. The exhibits are arranged with care, and the museum’s presentation connects everyday objects with the history of the town and the surrounding area.

The Accabadora tradition

One of the museum’s most distinctive subjects is the Accabadora, a woman associated in Sardinian accounts with secret, unofficial acts to end the suffering of a dying person. The tradition is linked to rural communities, where the figure was said to be both respected and feared. The story raises questions about custom, care and death in Sardinia’s past.

The museum displays images of a wooden hammer associated with the Accabadora. Its history is presented as part of the region’s customs, rather than as an ordinary household tool. The subject can be difficult, but it offers a specific perspective on the beliefs and practices that shaped local life.