Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina, Matera

Name: Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina
Address: Via San Giovanni Vecchio, 60, Matera, 75100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0835 344057

#7 among attractions in Matera

Museum, Specialty museum

Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina

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Facts and practical information

The Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina is an ethno-anthropological museum of Matera, situated in the ancient Sassi district. The Museum has been created by Donato Cascione and it’s managed by the homonym cultural association. ()

Local name: Museo-laboratorio della civiltà contadina Established: 1998 (27 years ago)Coordinates: 40°40'3"N, 16°36'36"E

Address

Via San Giovanni Vecchio, 60Matera 75100 Italy

Contact

+39 0835 344057

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Day trips

Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina open?

Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina is open:

Monday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina?

Nearby attractions include Casa Cava, Matera (2 min walk), La Casa di Ortega, Matera (2 min walk), St. John the Baptist Church, Matera (3 min walk), Matera Cathedral, Matera (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo-laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina:

Bus

Via Lucana • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 14, 2, 6/A, 6/B, 7, 8, 9 (8 min walk)

Train

Matera Centrale (12 min walk)
Matera Sud (15 min walk)