Museo Mandralisca — Attraction in Cefalù

Museo Mandralisca in Cefalù, Sicily is a cozy provincial museum that offers a little bit of everything for its visitors. From paintings and sculpture to furniture, shells, and even taxidermy animals, this museum has a diverse collection that is sure to pique the interest of any art enthusiast.

While this museum may not have the same level of fame as larger institutions like the Met, Prado, or Louvre, it does have a hidden gem in its collection - a portrait of an unknown man painted by the renowned artist Antonello da Messina. This piece alone makes a visit to Museo Mandralisca worthwhile.

Overall, Museo Mandralisca offers a charming and eclectic mix of art and artifacts that provides a unique glimpse into Sicilian culture and history. It may not be the most well-known museum, but it certainly has its own special charm that is...

It is a nice small museum...you could make your way through it in an hour or two. I was disappointed there was very little translation to English on the exhibition pieces. The Messina 'Potrait of an unknown man' is the exception to this, there is a number of pieces of text related to that piece. A lot of dark Byzantine paintings & archeological finds (esp ceramics). Interesting exhibit of stuffed animals & birds. Also coins from archaeological digs around Sicily. To be honest I was a bit underwhelmed with the shell exhibit... Perhaps if they offered a pamphlet with some info on the exhibits (in a variety of languages), People might get more from the museum. That said, it was only 6 euro entry fee, well laid out, & a welcome escape from the...

This is a quirky little museum with a lot to see. It's the collection of one man(I think) Art, coins, archeology stuff and some more recent acquisitions. All interesting. Its near the cathedral.

When you arrive you are not allowed to take a backpack so you have to leave it in a locker, we didn't have ID so had to leave the hotel key card, not a problem but worth...