Initiatives
The International Women's Day at Santa Maria della Scala
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Sunday at Santa Maria della Scala
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.
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.
Nights of Archaeology – Tuesday, July 15
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.
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.
Night of San Lorenzo: special opening featuring art, music, and tastings
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.
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.
BODY SPEAKING 2026 – Your body speaks
From March to December 2026 the Santa Maria della Scala hosts several events of the third edition of BODY SPEAKING – Your body speaks, a participatory art project that brings contemporary dance, live music and cultural heritage into dialogue
From March to December 2026 the Santa Maria della Scala hosts several events of the third edition of BODY SPEAKING – Your body speaks, a participatory art project that brings contemporary dance, live music and cultural heritage into dialogue
Photography Readings - 5th edition
After the great success of recent years, on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2026, Letture di Fotografia returns to the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex in Siena, the event entirely dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of contemporary photography, now in its fifth edition.
After the great success of recent years, on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2026, Letture di Fotografia returns to the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex in Siena, the event entirely dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of contemporary photography, now in its fifth edition.
Photography Readings - In-depth seminar “Gianni Berengo Gardin the photographer of reality”
Sunday, March 15 at 5:30 PM, in the Italo Calvino Hall, the museum dedicates an important event to Gianni Berengo Gardin curated by Fulvio Merlak, Honorary President of FIAF.
Sunday, March 15 at 5:30 PM, in the Italo Calvino Hall, the museum dedicates an important event to Gianni Berengo Gardin curated by Fulvio Merlak, Honorary President of FIAF.
March 8: free admission for all women
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Sunday, March 8 all women will be able to visit the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex free of charge.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Sunday, March 8 all women will be able to visit the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex free of charge.
Museum in motion. Sport, music and tastings
On the occasion of the Siena Sport Experience event, which culminates with the Strade Bianche 2026, on Thursday, March 5, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex will open exceptionally from 9:15 PM to midnight.
On the occasion of the Siena Sport Experience event, which culminates with the Strade Bianche 2026, on Thursday, March 5, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex will open exceptionally from 9:15 PM to midnight.
FMSchool at Santa Maria della Scala: a month of training and research
Santa Maria della Scala hosts the first month of FMSchool, the training and artist residency program promoted and organized by Fondazione Musei Senesi, which from February 4 welcomes in Siena the ten participants selected for the artist residencies Acqua che cura and Acqua che lavora.
Santa Maria della Scala hosts the first month of FMSchool, the training and artist residency program promoted and organized by Fondazione Musei Senesi, which from February 4 welcomes in Siena the ten participants selected for the artist residencies Acqua che cura and Acqua che lavora.
Valentine's Day at Santa Maria della Scala: art is experienced as a couple
On Saturday, February 14 we celebrate Valentine's Day with a special initiative in the spirit of love and sharing, open to all couples: lovers, friends, relatives, partners, life companions or simply adventurers.
On Saturday, February 14 we celebrate Valentine's Day with a special initiative in the spirit of love and sharing, open to all couples: lovers, friends, relatives, partners, life companions or simply adventurers.
AperiLIS at the museum!
Friday, December 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Santa Maria della Scala hosts AperiLIS at the museum!, an event dedicated to inclusion and the discovery of Italian Sign Language.
Friday, December 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Santa Maria della Scala hosts AperiLIS at the museum!, an event dedicated to inclusion and the discovery of Italian Sign Language.