The guided tours titled 'The Water Paths at Santa Maria della Scala' are back at the Museum. Every third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM, experts from the La Diana Association will guide visitors through the places and environments that tell the story of the water system that once characterized the interior of the ancient hospital structure and was essential for its operation.
Wednesday, April 13, May 14, and June 18
Time: 5:30 PM
Departure: Museum entrance
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: 5 euros
Reservation required: [email protected]
Others Events
- Exhibition
Jacob Hashimoto. Path to the sky
22 May 2025/30 Sep 2025From 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.
- Initiative10 May 2025/10 May 2025
- Exhibition
A ritrovar la Diana
17 May 2025/25 May 2025From 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 2025/21 May 2025On 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.
- presentations
Presentation of the Volume "The Collection of Etruscan Coins at the National Archaeological Museum of Siena"
27 May 2025/27 May 2025The 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
WE, YOU, THE OTHERS. Together along the paths of art
6 May 2025/18 May 2025From 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.
- Exhibition
Paper Garden. The thread and the sign: assemblages, grafts, and diary-books
15 Feb 2025/8 Jun 2025asdf
- Initiative
“Photography readings” IV edition
15 Mar 2025/16 Mar 2025On 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 2025/30 Jan 2025On 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.
- 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.
