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The International Women's Day at Santa Maria della Scala
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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.
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.
OPEN ARCHIVES WEEK – 11th edition
From 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.
From 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.
Bright-Night returns to Santa Maria della Scala. Stands, talks, walks with research, guided tours, and music
The Bright-Night 2025 of the University of Siena returns on Friday, September 26th inside the museum complex.
The Bright-Night 2025 of the University of Siena returns on Friday, September 26th inside the museum complex.
Bring a Friend to the Museum!
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.
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.
European Archaeology Days
The Santa Maria della Scala museum complex will take part in the European Archaeology Days from June 13 to 15.
The Santa Maria della Scala museum complex will take part in the European Archaeology Days from June 13 to 15.
Finissage of the exhibition 'Paper Garden. Thread and line: grafts, assemblages, diary-books
To mark the closing of the exhibition, on Friday, June 6, we are organizing a finissage featuring several events throughout the day.
To mark the closing of the exhibition, on Friday, June 6, we are organizing a finissage featuring several events throughout the day.
Mother's Day at the Museum
On the occasion of Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, all mothers along with their children will enter the museum free of charge.
On the occasion of Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, all mothers along with their children will enter the museum free of charge.
“Photography readings” IV edition
On 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.
On 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.