- Free 1st Sunday
Photo: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Abbey / Monastery
National Museum of San Matteo
The National Museum of San Matteo in Pisa (Museo Nazionale di San Matteo) displays works from historic ecclesiastical buildings in the city and Province of Pisa
At a glance
- Type
- Abbey / Monastery
- Area
- 2,000 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°42′55″ N, 10°24′28″ E
- Address
- Piazza San Matteo in Soarta, 1, 56126 Pisa
History and description
The National Museum of San Matteo in Pisa (Museo Nazionale di San Matteo) displays works from historic ecclesiastical buildings in the city and Province of Pisa.
Collections
The works span from early medieval period to the 16th century. The collection includes sculptural masterworks by Nicola Pisano and Donatello. It has a rich collection of antique paintings, including works by Berlinghiero Volterrano, Giunta Pisano, Simone Martini, Lippo Memmi, Francesco Traini, Masaccio, Beato Angelico, Benozzo di Lese, and Ghirlandaio. The museum also has a collection of medieval illuminated manuscripts, wooden religious sculpture from 13th century to 15th century, and antique ceramics.
History
The nucleus of the collection was initially started by a 1796 endowment by the Canon of the Pisa Cathedral, Sebastiano Zucchetti. Further works were added after the Napoleonic closure of many religious establishments, and through the Academy of Fine Arts. In 1893, a local Jewish citizen, Igino Benvenuto Supino, helped found the Pisan Museo Civico. In 1949, the Museo Civico collection help form the nucleus for the present Museo Nazionale, installed in the restored medieval Convent of San Matteo in Soarta.
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Getting there
Pisa CentraleTrain, nearest
1.1 km as the crow flies
National Museum of San MatteoPiazza San Matteo in Soarta, 1, 56126 Pisa
Aeroporto internazionale Galileo Galilei3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is National Museum of San Matteo?
National Museum of San Matteo is in Pisa, in the province of Pisa (Tuscany), Italy. Address: Piazza San Matteo in Soarta, 1, 56126 Pisa. GPS coordinates: 43.71520, 10.40775.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of San Matteo?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Saturday: 8:30–19:30; Sunday: 9:00–11:30; 25 December: Closed; 1 January: Closed. Always check the official website before your visit.
Can I visit National Museum of San Matteo for free?
Yes: entry is free on the first Sunday of every month, under the Italian “Domenica al museo” scheme.
What else is there to see near National Museum of San Matteo?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Vecchio de’ Medici (100 m away), Palazzo Roncioni (100 m away), Pisa Courthouse (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 6 photos
- Claustro San Matteo Pisa 08 — Miguel Hermoso Cuesta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pisa - Museo nazionale di San Matteo - 2025-09-25 15-40-19 003 — Sgado walter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pisa - Museo nazionale di San Matteo - 2025-09-25 15-57-22 001 — Sgado walter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pisa - Museo nazionale di San Matteo - 2025-09-25 16-11-21 001 — Sgado walter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pisa - Museo Nazionale di san Matteo — Luca Aless, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo di san matteo, entrata — sailko, CC BY 2.5
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences