Paper Garden. The thread and the sign: assemblages, grafts, and diary-books

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.

From 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.

On 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.

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.

From 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. 

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 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. 

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

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.