Pinacoteca Mus'a al Canopoleno

Pinacoteca Mus'a al Canopoleno is an art museum in the historic center of Sassari displaying over 400 paintings and graphic works spanning different periods. The collection ranges from medieval times to modern art and is organized across several exhibition spaces.

The museum occupies a former Jesuit college built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries under Archbishop Antonio Canopolo's direction. The building itself reflects religious patronage and architectural development of that era.

The gallery displays works by Giovanni Marghinotti and other Sardinian artists like Giuseppe Biasi and Stanis Dessy, reflecting regional artistic traditions. You can see how local creators developed their own visual language and what subjects mattered most to them.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday with adjusted hours on Sunday and Monday closures throughout the year. Plan your visit according to these opening times, keeping in mind that exact hours may vary by season.

The collection includes a finely carved 13th-century polychrome wooden crucifix that ranks among the oldest religious objects on display. This rare work demonstrates craftsmanship techniques less commonly known in the region's art history.

Location: Sassari

Inception: 2001

Official opening: 2001

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:00; Sunday[1,3] 09:00-18:00; Monday off; Sunday [2,4] off

Phone: +39079231560

Email: pm-sar.pinacoteca.sassari@beniculturali.it

Website: http://musei.sardegna.beniculturali.it

GPS coordinates: 40.72712,8.55977

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21