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Temporary closure of the museum from January 27 to February 3
Please note that the museum will be closed from 27 January to 3 February 2026 to host the event Wine&Siena.
Please note that the museum will be closed from 27 January to 3 February 2026 to host the event Wine&Siena.
The Santa Maria della Scala participates in the FORMA project – Training for Accessible Museums
The Santa Maria della Scala participates in the call FORMA – Training for Accessible Museums, promoted by the Sistema MTA Musei Toscani per l’Alzheimer.
The Santa Maria della Scala participates in the call FORMA – Training for Accessible Museums, promoted by the Sistema MTA Musei Toscani per l’Alzheimer.
General strike 12 December 2025
General strike December 12, 2025. Possible disruptions, schedule changes and partial openings
General strike December 12, 2025. Possible disruptions, schedule changes and partial openings
General strike 3 October 2025
General strike scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025. At the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex there may be disruptions to service provision, changes to opening hours, and closures.
General strike scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025. At the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex there may be disruptions to service provision, changes to opening hours, and closures.
Temporary closure of some rooms on the museum's IV level
Visitors are advised that from September 18 to October 10 flooring replacement work will begin in some rooms of the museum.
Visitors are advised that from September 18 to October 10 flooring replacement work will begin in some rooms of the museum.
Delayed opening of the museum – Wednesday, 17 September
Visitors are informed that Wednesday 17 September the museum will open to the public at 2:30 PM
Visitors are informed that Wednesday 17 September the museum will open to the public at 2:30 PM
First meeting of the project “Sienese seismic memories in the archives of the Contrade”
On 16 September 2025 the museum hosted the first public meeting of the project “Sienese seismic memories in the archives of the Contrade”, an integral part of the work initiated by the Committee for Sienese Seismic Memory, established by the Municipality of Siena last February.
On 16 September 2025 the museum hosted the first public meeting of the project “Sienese seismic memories in the archives of the Contrade”, an integral part of the work initiated by the Committee for Sienese Seismic Memory, established by the Municipality of Siena last February.
EducarSI. City trail for little boy explorers and little girl explorers
Discovering Siena has never been this fun! EducarSI is a journey through the city's wonders designed for curious girls and boys.
Discovering Siena has never been this fun! EducarSI is a journey through the city's wonders designed for curious girls and boys.
Museum hours change - 16 August 2025
On the occasion of the Palio on August 16, the museum will be open from 10:00 to 16:30. The ticket office will close 45 minutes before closing time.
On the occasion of the Palio on August 16, the museum will be open from 10:00 to 16:30. The ticket office will close 45 minutes before closing time.
Change in museum hours - July 3, 2025
Visitors are informed that, following the postponement of the Palio to July 3, the museum will close at 5:00 PM (with last admission at 4:15 PM).
Visitors are informed that, following the postponement of the Palio to July 3, the museum will close at 5:00 PM (with last admission at 4:15 PM).
Change in museum hours - 2 July 2025
Visitors are informed that on the occasion of the Palio on July 2 the Santa Maria della Scala will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Visitors are informed that on the occasion of the Palio on July 2 the Santa Maria della Scala will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Art Bonus
Any charitable donation in support of the activities of the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala can be made under the Art Bonus, a tax instrument that allows you to benefit from a tax credit equal to 65% of the donated amount.
Any charitable donation in support of the activities of the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala can be made under the Art Bonus, a tax instrument that allows you to benefit from a tax credit equal to 65% of the donated amount.