Oriental Art Collection at Museo Stefano Cardu

Step onto the Piazza Arsenale and enter a space where the artistic heritage of the East meets the Sardinian coast. Here, you can explore an extensive collection of Oriental art spanning from the 15th to the 19th century.

Explore Centuries of Oriental Art

Inside the Museo civico d'arte siamese "Stefano Cardu," you will encounter a curated selection of works that showcase the intricate craftsmanship and cultural history of Asian traditions. The collection focuses on pieces from the 15th through the 19th centuries, offering a specialized look at Oriental aesthetics within the heart of Cagliari.

A Focused Cultural Experience

Visit this museum to experience a concentrated selection of Eastern artifacts that differ from the broader Italian and Sardinian art found elsewhere in the city. Because it focuses specifically on the oriental tradition, it provides a distinct cultural narrative for your visit. To make the most of your time, allow yourself enough room to appreciate the details of the 15th-century pieces before moving through the later 19th-century works.

Expanding Your Coastal Journey

After exploring the artifacts in Piazza Arsenale, you can continue your exploration of Cagliari’s diverse cultural scene nearby. Depending on your interests, you might choose to visit the Museo delle cere anatomiche "Clemente Susini," which is located at the same address as the Siamese art museum, or venture further to see the National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari, the Pinacoteca Nazionale, the Museo Etnografico Regionale - Collezione Cocco, or the Grotta della Vipera.