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Events & Exhibitions

Initiative

The International Women's Day at Santa Maria della Scala

8 Mar 2025

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Curatorial experiment

Out of the box: in dialogue. From the deposit to the museum – crossed perspectives at Santa Maria della Scala

28 Feb 2025

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free admission tour

Sunday at Santa Maria della Scala

On the first Sunday of each month, Santa Maria della Scala opens its doors to the public for free. An opportunity to visit the museum complex and the National Archaeological Museum.

Exhibition

Jacob Hashimoto. Path to the sky

22 May 2025
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30 Sep 2025

From May 22 to September 30, 2025, the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the exhibition Jacob Hashimoto. Path to the Sky, curated by Raphaëlle Blanga, an expert in modern and contemporary art.

guided tour

Exploring the water pathways within the museum

23 Apr 2025
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18 Jun 2025

The guided tours titled “Water Paths at Santa Maria della Scala” return to the Museum. 

Exhibition

Paper Garden. The thread and the sign: assemblages, grafts, and diary-books

15 Feb 2025
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8 Jun 2025

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presentations

Presentation of the Volume "The Collection of Etruscan Coins at the National Archaeological Museum of Siena"

27 May 2025
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27 May 2025

The volume retraces the history of the coin collection of the National Archaeological Museum, highlighting its main sources and the find contexts within the Siena area.

Exhibition

A ritrovar la Diana

17 May 2025
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25 May 2025

From May 17th to 25th, the exhibition A ritrovar la Diana at the Magazzini della Corticella raises awareness among young people about water issues and Siena's water-related heritage, with works created by students. The initiative is part of the "Siena and Water" project.

conference

Public Conversation Santa Maria della Scala and Its Future with architect Luca Molinari

21 May 2025
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21 May 2025

On Wednesday, May 21st, in the Italo Calvino Hall, architect Luca Molinari will engage in a dialogue with representatives from Odile Decq, Studio LAN, and Hannes Peer to present the design competition for the restoration and enhancement of over 18,000 square meters of the Museum Complex. The goal is to strengthen its cultural and educational mission.

Exhibition

WE, YOU, THE OTHERS. Together along the paths of art

6 May 2025
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18 May 2025

From May 6 to May 18, 2025, the Santa Maria della Scala will host the exhibition WE, YOU, THE OTHERS. Together along the paths of art, curated by the Cooperativa Riuscita Sociale and the Caselli Institute of Education. 

Initiative

“Photography readings” IV edition

15 Mar 2025
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16 Mar 2025

On Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2025, the initiative "Letture di Fotografia" returns to Santa Maria della Scala, created by the Siena Foto Club (SFC) in collaboration with the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation. This two-day event, now in its fourth edition, is entirely dedicated to the promotion and knowledge of photography.

presentations

Presentation of the book "My Life. Japan 1943. Memories of an Italian Girl in a Prison Camp" by Dacia Maraini

30 Jan 2025
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30 Jan 2025

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the Italo Calvino room, we welcome the writer Dacia Maraini who presents the book Vita mia. Japan 1943. Memories of an Italian girl in a prisoner of war camp (Rizzoli, 2023), during the week in which the Day of Remembrance is celebrated.