Exhibitions and workshops at the Civic Museums of Cagliari

The Civic Museums of Cagliari offer a varied cultural program for different audiences: from 20th-century collections at the Municipal Art Gallery to temporary exhibitions at the Palazzo di Città and the Stefano Cardu Siamese Art Museum. Alongside free visits, there are educational activities, children’s workshops and themed guided tours.

What to see

Highlights include the Ingrao Collection (works by Balla, Boccioni, Morandi) and the Civic Collection of Sardinian Artists with a room dedicated to Francesco Ciusa. Featured temporary shows:

• Ritorni. 20th-century masters in dialogue | Faces and stories of Sardinia (1913–1964) – on view until June 30; a selection of sixteen popular works.
• Antonio Ligabue. The major exhibition – hosted at Palazzo di Città with guided tours and collateral events (exhibition period indicated: from November 28 to June 7, 2026).
• Tea and its ceramics – at the Stefano Cardu Siamese Art Museum, showing items usually kept in storage and exploring tea rituals.

Scheduled activities (May 2026)

• Thursday, May 14, 16:30 – "First steps into reading": sessions for children aged 0–2; free admission; max 15 participants; reservation required.
• Sunday, May 17, 10:30 – "Arts and Gardens": workshop for children aged 6–10; fee €4; max 15 participants; reservation required.
• Sunday, May 17, 16:00 – special guided tours of the collections and temporary exhibition; €3 supplement in addition to the standard admission; reservation required.
• Wednesday, May 20, 16:30 – art-themed readings for children 3–5 followed by a creative workshop; fee €4; limited places; reservation required.
• Thursday, May 21, 16:30 – creative workshop for children 6–10: spring landscapes made with recycled materials; fee €4; limited places; reservation required.
• Saturday, May 23, 11:00 – Insta-Walk in the public gardens: a photo walk for participants with a public Instagram profile; fee €8; max 10 participants; reservation required. Photos tagged @museicivicicagliari may be reshared by the Museums’ account.
• Sunday, May 24, 11:00 and 16:00 – special guided tours of the Antonio Ligabue exhibition led by the Civic Museums’ art historians; €3 supplement in addition to standard admission; reservation required.

Practical information

• Reservations: required for workshops, guided tours and the Insta-Walk. Free visits to the exhibitions generally do not require a reservation unless specified.
• Fees: children’s activities usually €4; guided tours and some events have a €3 supplement; Insta-Walk €8.
• Participation: many activities have limited capacity (10–15 people). Check availability and booking procedures before visiting.

To get the most from a visit to Cagliari’s civic museums, combine a tour of the permanent collections with a family workshop or a themed guided visit: practical, engaging ways to explore local art and the Siamese collection.