Museum of Ethnography of Friuli and the exhibition ‘On the Threshold’. Symbols and rituals of death in Friuli”

The Ethnographic Museum of Friuli, located in the historic village of Grazzano in Udine, features a rich and diverse collection relating to various areas of culture traditional local culture, covering a period spanning from the 18th to the 20th century. The collection of the museum has been built up thanks to the donations from Gaetano Perusini and from Luigi and Andreina Ciceri. The Museum offers three exhibition areas: a permanent section, two rotating galleries and spaces for in-depth studies temporary or exhibitions hosted by the museum.

Until 29 November, it is hosting the exhibition ‘On the Threshold: Symbols and Rituals of Death in Friuli’, featuring photographs by Carlo Innocenti.

The journey recounts the gradual change in practices relating to bereavement: from an experience lived out within the home and the community, comprising a series of shared gestures, prayers and customs, in ways of farewell that are ever more intimate and personal. A change that reflects the profound transformations social and cultural that have taken place over the course of time.

Admission is €5 full price, reduced price €2.50
Thursday: 10.00 – 14.00
From Friday to Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00

Last entry half an hour before the closing time