History of the museum Nello Cassata Ethnohistory Museum



jukebox of beginning of 20th century


at heart of collection set of bone spoons - used shepherds while away in mountain pastures , collected founder of museum, nello cassata.


the lawyer nello cassata poet wrote in sicilian dialect, historian , lover of sicilian things; began collection in mid-20th century, passing on passion son franco, general attorney @ appeal court of messina, helped him collect artefacts on years.


in 1995 oikos institute founded manage museum, has subsequently opened public.


it promotes various cultural events, dealing material culture , anthropology (thematic study conventions, festivals performances storytellers, puppet theatre, classical , theatre in local dialect). museum includes library specializing in general anthropology , history of sicily, rich newspaper library , video library open public.


the museum collaborates local cultural institutions of territory, offering advice preparation of related university theses , has published several works.


it offers free educational visits , training aiding voluntary organizations.







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