The city is beginning to prepare for the Christmas holidays with the lights, colours and smells of the most magical time of the year. The SMA museums are also getting ready to celebrate Christmas and Epiphany together with a rich calendar of activities for adults and children, organised to help you discover the historical, artistic, naturalistic and scientific heritage of the University of Pisa.
The cost of guided tours is €5.00 and for family activities it is €6.00 per child.
PROGRAMME
29 November 2025, 4:00 p.m. | Edda Bresciani Egyptian Collections
Afternoon at the Museum: a visit to the Edda Bresciani Egyptian Collections. A guided tour to discover the history, curiosities and stories behind some of the most precious artefacts preserved in the Museum's Collections.
Reservations are required until all available places are filled (maximum 23 participants) by writing to info.collezioni-egittologiche@sma.unipi.it by 12:00 pm on Friday, 28 November 2025, providing a personal telephone number.
Information: tel.+39 050-2211501 – email / info.collezioni-egittologiche@sma.unipi.it. Not accessible to people with disabilities.
11 December 2025, 5:00 pm | Museum of Pathological Anatomy and Palaeopathology
Christmas at the exhibition Secrets of the Body. A journey through medicine and archaeology. A guided tour by Dr Simona Minozzi will allow you to discover what palaeopathology is by observing a series of ancient human remains of archaeological interest, including two mummies and skeletal remains that illustrate various pathologies and therapeutic interventions of the past.
Reservations are required by writing to info.map@sma.unipi.it. Accessible to people with disabilities.
14 December 2025, 3:30 p.m. | Museum of Graphic Arts
Christmas magic at the museum.
Info and reservations: educazione.museodellagrafica@sma.unipi.it
Reservation deadline: Friday, 12 December 2025, 1:00 p.m.
18 December 2025, 3:30 p.m. | Botanical Garden and Museum
Green Christmas: natural creations for curious little botanists. A creative workshop for children and families where Christmas decorations will be made with green materials to experience the magic of Christmas surrounded by nature!
The magic of Christmas in the heart of the Botanical Garden: children and families can play, explore and create Christmas decorations with natural materials. Among leaves, seeds and winter scents, you can make little green treasures together to make Christmas even more special.
Reservations are required by writing to educazione.ortomuseobot@sma.unipi.it by Wednesday 17 December 2025, providing a personal telephone number.
Information: tel.+39 050 2211355 / +39 050 2211368. Accessible to people with disabilities.
19 December 2025, 4:45 p.m. | Veterinary Anatomical Museum
At the museum... in the wake of Santa's sleigh! Do you know what happened one day in December to Santa's magical sleigh? We'll tell you all about it in this story of friendship, courage and imagination! We look forward to seeing you at the Veterinary Anatomical Museum to listen, watch and colour...
Reservations are required and subject to availability. Please write to info.mav@sma.unipi.it by 12:00 noon on Thursday, 18 December 2025, providing a telephone number.
Information: tel. +39 050-2216860 – email / info.mav@sma.unipi.it. Not accessible to people with disabilities.
5 January 2026, 3:00 p.m. | Museum of Physics Instruments-Scientific Playroom
Science under the tree. The Museum of Physics Instruments-Scientific Playroom awaits you on the eve of Epiphany with a science workshop for children and families (recommended for ages 7 and up).
Reservations are required by writing to ludotecascientifica@gmail.com. Accessible to people with disabilities.
