National Museum of San Matteo Museum
Pisa museum housing medieval and Renaissance artworks
In Pisa, the National Museum of San Matteo houses medieval and Renaissance paintings, sculptures and altarpieces removed from Pisan churches, useful for anyone studying regional art history.
National Museum of San Matteo at a Glance#
Address: National Museum of San Matteo, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
Website: https://museosanmatt.eu/
How to Get to National Museum of San Matteo#
The museum is in Pisa’s historic centre, a short walk from the Piazza dei Miracoli (site of the Leaning Tower) and easily reached on foot from Pisa Centrale railway station (about 20-30 minutes) or by local bus.
Tips for Visiting National Museum of San Matteo#
- Check opening times - museum hours in Pisa and smaller Tuscan institutions can vary, especially outside high season.
- Look for local medieval and maritime material - Pisa's surrounding collections often collect surprising maritime artifacts outside the well-known cathedral complexes.
Best Time to Visit National Museum of San Matteo#
Spring and autumn are best for visiting Pisa's museums when crowds at the Leaning Tower are lighter and surrounding collections are quieter.
Weather & Climate near National Museum of San Matteo#
National Museum of San Matteo's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (923 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 4° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Good | 2° - 12° | 5° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 22° | 17° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| June | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 51 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 23° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.9h |
| August | Excellent | 17° - 30° | 23° | 54 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 98 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
