The Bright-Night 2025 of the University of Siena returns Friday, September 26 inside the museum complex, following last year’s outstanding success, with a program coordinated with the University for Foreigners of Siena and with even wider collaborations with organizations, institutions, and local entities, all inspired by the common theme of “Taking Care”, of oneself, of others, and of the environment.
Discover here the University of Siena program
Discover here the University for Foreigners of Siena program
Others Events
- Events
Siena Comics For Kids. The Comic Festival at the Museum!
3 Oct 2025/5 Oct 2025At 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.
- Initiative
OPEN ARCHIVES WEEK – 11th edition
18 Oct 2025/26 Oct 2025From 18 to 25 October 2025, the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation participates in the eleventh edition of the Open Archives Week, the event promoted by Rete Fotografia to enhance and showcase the photographic heritage preserved in Italian archives.
- conference
Well-being at the museum: examples of best practice projects for Alzheimer’s and their caregivers
1 Oct 2025/1 Oct 2025On 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.
#IncontriallaScala- Museology and Perception. From the Contemplation of Beauty to the Aesthetic Experience
18 Sep 2025/18 Sep 2025Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 pm, Santa Maria della Scala hosts a new event in the #IncontriallaScala series, dedicated to the presentation of the book Museology and Perception. From the Contemplation of Beauty to the Aesthetic Experience, written by Domenico Piraina and Maurizio Vanni and published by Pacini Editore.
- presentations
Fausto Melotti. In Lightness | A Tribute to Italo Calvino
20 Sep 2025/20 Sep 2025On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM, the presentation of the volume Fausto Melotti. In leggerezza | A tribute to Italo Calvino, curated by Michelina Eremita and published by Silvana Editoriale, will take place at the Sala Sant’Ansano.
- Exhibition
"Oh Good!" by Moustapha Cessay at the Briganti Library
24 Sep 2025/31 Oct 2025On the occasion of the fifth edition of the Festival Voci Migranti, the Giuliano Briganti Library and Photographic Archive will host from October 24 to 31 the work Oh Good! by the artist Moustapha Cessay, created as part of the Le Valigie Digitali project.
- Initiative
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.
- Initiative
Finissage of the exhibition 'Paper Garden. Thread and line: grafts, assemblages, diary-books
6 Jun 2025/6 Jun 2025To mark the closing of the exhibition, on Friday, June 6, we are organizing a finissage featuring several events throughout the day.
- guided tour
Nights of Archaeology 2025 – July 31
31 Jul 2025As 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.
- guided tour
European Heritage Days 2025
27 Sep 2025/28 Sep 2025On 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.
