Pisa · Along the Arno
Museo Nazionale di San Matteo
A national museum with medieval Pisan sculpture and painting, close to the Arno.
- 1 h 30
- €5
- Booking: not needed
- Along the Arno
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The museum keeps sculpture, paintings and church objects from Pisa's medieval churches. It also holds the original wooden Madonna of the Vetturini, a copy of which stands on Borgo Stretto. Visits are quiet and the main rooms can be seen in about an hour and a half.
What to look for
- Medieval Pisan sculpture
- Paintings from the churches of the city
- The original Madonna of the Vetturini
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–1:30 pm | last entry 1:00 pm |
Tuesday to Saturday 09:00 to 19:00 and Sunday 09:00 to 13:30, with the last entry at 18:30 on weekdays and Saturday and at 13:00 on Sunday. Closed on Mondays. The page was updated in June 2026.
Source: Ministero della Cultura, Museo nazionale di San Matteo, checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €5. Full ticket 5 euros, reduced 2 euros. Booking is optional by phone.
Getting there
Tip
Go on a rainy afternoon or at the start of a Sunday, since it closes at 13:30 that day.