MUSEUMS TO GO FOR FREE IN PISA

Museo della Grafica (Graphic Museum)

  • Overview: This museum showcases a collection of graphic arts, including prints, engravings, and illustrations from various periods and styles.
  • Address: Palazzo Lanfranchi, Piazza dei Cavalieri, 7, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
  • How to Get There: Take bus line 3 or 4 to the “Piazza dei Cavalieri” stop, or walk from Piazza dei Miracoli (approximately 15 minutes).
  • Free Access: The museum is free to enter on the first Sunday of each month. On other days, a small fee is typically charged.

Museo dell’Opera del Duomo (Museum of the Cathedral)

  • Overview: This museum houses a collection of artworks and artifacts from the Cathedral of Pisa, including sculptures and mosaics.
  • Address: Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
  • How to Get There: It’s located near the Leaning Tower of Pisa, easily reachable by bus lines 3 or 4 to “Piazza dei Miracoli” or by walking from the city center (approximately 10 minutes).
  • Free Access: The museum offers free entry on certain dates throughout the year. It’s best to check their website or contact them for specific free entry days.

Museo delle Sinopie (Museum of Sinopias)

  • Overview: This museum is dedicated to the preparatory drawings (sinopias) used for frescoes in the Camposanto Monumentale, showcasing a unique aspect of Renaissance art.
  • Address: Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
  • How to Get There: Located near the Leaning Tower of Pisa, reachable by bus lines 3 or 4 to “Piazza dei Miracoli” or by walking from the city center (approximately 10 minutes).
  • Free Access: The museum is free to enter on the first Sunday of each month. Check for additional special free entry days on their website.

Museo Nazionale di San Matteo (National Museum of San Matteo)

  • Overview: This museum features a rich collection of medieval and Renaissance art, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts.
  • Address: Piazza San Matteo in Soarta, 56127 Pisa PI, Italy
  • How to Get There: Take bus lines 3 or 4 to “San Matteo” or walk from Piazza dei Miracoli (approximately 20 minutes).
  • Free Access: The museum is free on the first Sunday of each month. On other days, an entrance fee is usually required.