Sardinia Art Galleries

(Sardinia, Italy)

There are a number of art galleries spread all over the island of Sardinia, often selling affordable paintings and prints by local artists - ideal for holiday souvenirs. However, if you are visiting Cagliari, then there are a couple of galleries that really do stand out, coming with extensive permanent collections.

These include the National Picture Gallery of Cagliari, which is known locally on Sardinia as the Pinacoteca Nazionale and is part of the Cittadella Museum Complex. Also located here is the Siamese Art Museum (Museo d'Arte Siamese), where an eclectic selection of Asian art works is exhibited.

Siamese Art Museum (Museo d'Arte Siamese)

Address: Cittadella dei Musei, Piazza Arsenale, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, IT
Tel: +39 070 651 888
Located within the Cittadella Museum Complex, the Siamese Art Museum is home to an extensive collection of art works, crafts and weaponry, all of which originate from South-East Asia and date from the 11th century onwards. Other exhibits include silverware, Asian coins, ivory carvings and pottery.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday, June to September - 09:00 to 13:00, 16:00 to 20:00; October to May - 09:00 to 13:00, 15:30 to 19:30
Admission: charge

National Picture Gallery of Cagliari (Pinacoteca Nazionale)

Address: Cittadella dei Musei, Piazza Arsenale, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, IT
Tel: +39 070 674 054
Cagliari's Pinacoteca Nazionale's takes a look at Sardinian art between the 15th and 17th centuries. The museum boasts fine collections, including works by Pietro Cavaro - the most celebrated Sardinian artist - as well as an ancient collection of Spanish-Arab pottery from the 1300s. Also on display at the National Picture Gallery of Cagliari are some fascinating examples of Sardinian weaponry through the ages.
Open hours: 08:30 to 19:30 and 20:30 to 23:30 daily, summer; 08:30 to 19:30 daily, winter
Admission: charge, include admission to the National Archaeological Museum