Museo Etnografico Cerignolano

The Museo Etnografico Cerignolano is an ethno-anthropological museum that was established by Professor Matteo Stuppiello in 1979. This museum is a testament to the rich cultural and historical heritage of Cerignola, providing a unique insight into the traditional crafts and religious traditions of the region.

Collection at the Museo Etnografico Cerignolano

The Museo Etnografico Cerignolano houses an impressive collection of around 2,000 objects. These items, which have been collected and catalogued in chronological order, are displayed across several rooms and stored in two warehouses. The collection provides a comprehensive overview of the region's history and culture, from ancient crafts and religious traditions to the everyday life of the rural civilization.

Sectors of the Museo Etnografico Cerignolano

The Museo Etnografico Cerignolano is divided into several sectors, each dedicated to a specific aspect of the region's history and culture. These sectors include cereal cultivation, rural civilization, local craftsmanship, shepherding, minor sacred art, confraternities, urban guards, clothing from the 19th and 20th centuries, lithoteca, heraldry, inscriptions, epistolary correspondence, ancient texts, Monsignor Antonio Palladino, school and weights and measures. This diverse range of exhibits provides a comprehensive overview of the region's rich cultural and historical heritage.