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Events & Exhibitions

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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.

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Night of San Lorenzo: special opening featuring art, music, and tastings

10 Aug 2025

On August 10th, on the occasion of the Night of San Lorenzo, Santa Maria della Scala will exceptionally open at night for an evening of art, music, and wine. From 9 pm to midnight, visitors will be able to explore the temporary exhibitions and museum spaces of the complex.

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Nights of Archaeology 2025 – July 31

31 Jul 2025

As every year, the National Archaeological Museum takes part in the Nights of Archaeology, promoted by the Tuscany Region, with free night openings, educational activities, and guided tours.

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Bring a Friend to the Museum!

30 Jul 2025
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30 Jul 2025

Wednesday, July 30, on the occasion of International Friendship Day, Santa Maria della Scala offers a free guided tour to visitors who come with friends, at 5:00 PM. 

guided tour

Exploring the water pathways within the museum

16 Jul 2025
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17 Sep 2025

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

Initiative

Nights of Archaeology – Tuesday, July 15

15 Jul 2025

As every year, the National Archaeological Museum takes part in the Nights of Archaeology, promoted by the Tuscany Region, with free night openings, educational activities, and guided tours.

Exhibition

NoiSe><Derive

9 Jul 2025
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14 Sep 2025

From July 9 to September 14, 2025, Santa Maria della Scala presents, in the rooms of the former Refectory and the spaces of the Magazzini della Corticella, the NoiSe>

Initiative

European Archaeology Days

13 Jun 2025
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15 Jun 2025

The Santa Maria della Scala museum complex will take part in the European Archaeology Days from June 13 to 15.

Exhibition

Golgotha | On Portraying a Mountain

12 Jun 2025
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7 Sep 2025

From June 12 to September 7, 2025, Francesco Carone presents Golgotha | On Portraying a Mountain at Santa Maria della Scala. The exhibition is part of the Raggioverde 2025 program curated by Michelina Eremita.

Events

Finissage of the exhibition 'Paper Garden. Thread and line: grafts, assemblages, diary-books

6 Jun 2025
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6 Jun 2025

To mark the closing of the exhibition, on Friday, June 6, we are organizing a finissage featuring several events throughout the day.

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

Path to the sky by Jacob Hashimoto

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.