On Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the European Night of Museums, Santa Maria della Scala will be exceptionally open to the public with free admission from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Visitors will be able to explore the museum itinerary, the National Archaeological Museum, the Giuliano Briganti Library, the current exhibitions, and enjoy a pink gin and tonic (at a cost of €7) in the Corte del Pozzo Chigi, in celebration of the Giro d’Italia stage arriving in Piazza del Campo on Sunday, May 18, starting from Gubbio.
Others Events
- 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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Exhibition
Paper Garden. The thread and the sign: assemblages, grafts, and diary-books
15 Feb 2025/8 Jun 2025asdf
- Initiative
The International Women's Day at Santa Maria della Scala
8 Mar 2025asdf
- Curatorial experiment
Out of the box: in dialogue. From the deposit to the museum – crossed perspectives at Santa Maria della Scala
28 Feb 2025asdfaòlksndf
- 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.
- 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.
