Museo etnografico del Friuli, museum in Udine, Italy
The Museo etnografico del Friuli is an ethnographic museum housed in a 16th-century palace in central Udine. The exhibition spreads across three floors and displays everyday objects, clothing, tools, and religious items that document how people lived in the region from the 1700s to the 1900s.
The Palazzo Giacomelli was built in the 16th century and housed wealthy families before being purchased by collector Sante Giacomelli in 1900. The museum opened its doors in 2010 with a collection drawn mainly from donations by local people such as Gaetano Perusini.
The museum displays how people shaped their daily lives through crafts, music, and clothing in this region. You can see traditional costumes with symbolic patterns, old musical instruments still played at local festivals, and objects reflecting religious practices and community celebrations.
The museum is located in central Udine and is easy to reach on foot. It opens daily except Tuesday from morning until early evening, and visitors can explore it at their own pace or join guided tours.
The museum holds a collection of ex-votos, small votive offerings left by people as thanks or petitions, revealing deep insights into personal hopes and beliefs. These intimate objects tell stories of healing, protection, and spiritual trust spanning centuries.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
