Events
Sunday at Santa Maria della Scala
On every first Sunday of the month, Santa Maria della Scala opens free of charge to the public. An opportunity to visit the museum complex and the National Archaeological Museum.
On every first Sunday of the month, Santa Maria della Scala opens free of charge to the public. An opportunity to visit the museum complex and the National Archaeological Museum.
Xenos. Performance Festival
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival of performance.
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival of performance.
Xenos. Performance Festival - program for November 16
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival di performance.
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival di performance.
Xenos. Performance Festival - program for November 15
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival di performance.
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival di performance.
Xenos. Performance Festival - program for November 14
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival di performance.
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival di performance.
Xenos. Performance Festival - program for November 13
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival di performance.
From November 13 to 16, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the second edition of Xenos. Festival di performance.
Vecchietta at Santa Maria della Scala. A new vision for the museum complex
A little over six hundred years after the birth of Lorenzo di Pietro, known as Vecchietta (Siena, 1410–1480), the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex has decided to reorganize some of its rooms beginning with the artist who left the deepest mark on its history.
A little over six hundred years after the birth of Lorenzo di Pietro, known as Vecchietta (Siena, 1410–1480), the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex has decided to reorganize some of its rooms beginning with the artist who left the deepest mark on its history.
OPEN ARCHIVES WEEK – 11th edition
From October 18 to 25, 2025, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala will take part in the eleventh edition of the Settimana degli Archivi Aperti, the event promoted by Rete Fotografia to enhance and raise awareness of the photographic heritage preserved in Italian archives.
From October 18 to 25, 2025, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala will take part in the eleventh edition of the Settimana degli Archivi Aperti, the event promoted by Rete Fotografia to enhance and raise awareness of the photographic heritage preserved in Italian archives.
Siena Comics For Kids. The Comic Festival at the Museum!
At Santa Maria della Scala, from October 3 to 5, 2025, the fifth edition of Siena Comics For Kids will take place, the comic festival dedicated to children and young people.
At Santa Maria della Scala, from October 3 to 5, 2025, the fifth edition of Siena Comics For Kids will take place, the comic festival dedicated to children and young people.
Well-being at the museum: examples of best practice projects for Alzheimer’s and their caregivers
On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, Wednesday, October 1, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala is organizing the conference Well-being at the Museum: Examples of Best Practices in Projects for Alzheimer’s and Those Who Care for Them, a moment of reflection and open discussion for cultural and healthcare professionals as well as the general public.
On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, Wednesday, October 1, the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala is organizing the conference Well-being at the Museum: Examples of Best Practices in Projects for Alzheimer’s and Those Who Care for Them, a moment of reflection and open discussion for cultural and healthcare professionals as well as the general public.
"Path to the Sky", Jacob Hashimoto's installation open to visitors until January 6
The site-specific installation Path to the sky by artist Jacob Hashimoto will be on display until January 6, created for the eponymous exhibition inaugurated last May at the museum.
The site-specific installation Path to the sky by artist Jacob Hashimoto will be on display until January 6, created for the eponymous exhibition inaugurated last May at the museum.
European Heritage Days 2025
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, promoted by the Ministry of Culture, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex offers a rich program of guided tours and activities for children.
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, promoted by the Ministry of Culture, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex offers a rich program of guided tours and activities for children.