Sicilian Ethnographic Museum Giuseppe Pitrè
Sicilian Ethnographic Museum Giuseppe Pitrè, Ethnographic museum in central Palermo, Italy.
The Sicilian Ethnographic Museum Giuseppe Pitrè spreads across two locations: a former guesthouse in La Favorita Park and a historic building in the Albergaria quarter. Together they house thousands of ceramic pieces, traditional tools, and handcrafted items that document how people lived and worked in the region.
Scholar Giuseppe Pitrè founded the museum in 1909 to systematically gather and preserve Sicilian traditions. In the 1930s, the collection was reorganized under Giuseppe Cocchiara to continue Pitre's scientific approach.
The collection shows how Sicilians lived their daily lives through clothing, crafts, and customs displayed across thousands of objects. You can see how traditional skills and ways of dressing were passed down through generations.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, though some areas are undergoing restoration. Plan time for both locations since each showcases different aspects of the collection.
One special feature is a reconstructed Bourbon-era kitchen that shows how meals were prepared. This room offers a rare glimpse into what domestic life felt like in earlier times.
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