Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa

The Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa occupies three floors within the Carthusian Monastery, presenting extensive collections of zoology, fossils, and minerals.

Ferdinando I de' Medici established the museum in 1596 as a cabinet of curiosities connected to the Garden of Simples, making it one of the first museums worldwide.

The museum functions as a center for scientific research and education, offering specialized programs and housing significant collections that attract scholars and students internationally.

Visitors can explore the museum from October through May, Monday to Saturday between 09:00 and 19:00, and Sundays until 20:00, with summer hours from June to September.

The museum contains one of Europe's largest collections of cetacean skeletons and maintains Italy's most substantial freshwater aquarium within its Aquarium Gallery.

Location: Calci

Inception: 1866

Founders: Ferdinando I de' Medici

Official opening: 1596

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Università di Pisa

Address: Via Roma, 79, 56011 Calci PI 56011

Opening Hours: October-May Monday-Saturday 09:00-19:00; October-May Sunday 09:00-20:00; June-September 10:00-20:00

Phone: +39050938430

Email: certosadicalci@beniculturali.it

Website: http://msn.unipi.it

GPS coordinates: 43.72191,10.52280

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26