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Events & Exhibitions

Initiative

European Archaeology Days

13 Jun 2025
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15 Jun 2025

The Santa Maria della Scala museum complex will take part in the European Archaeology Days from June 13 to 15.

Events

Finissage of the exhibition 'Paper Garden. Thread and line: grafts, assemblages, diary-books

6 Jun 2025
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6 Jun 2025

To mark the closing of the exhibition, on Friday, June 6, we are organizing a finissage featuring several events throughout the day.

Events

European Night of Museums at the Santa Maria della Scala

17 May 2025
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17 May 2025

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Santa Maria della Scala will be open for free from 7 PM to midnight for the European Night of Museums. Visitors can explore the museum and enjoy a pink gin and tonic in honor of the Giro d’Italia.

conference

Public Conversation Santa Maria della Scala and Its Future with architect Luca Molinari

21 May 2025
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21 May 2025

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.

Exhibition

A ritrovar la Diana

17 May 2025
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25 May 2025

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.

presentations

Presentation of the Volume "The Collection of Etruscan Coins at the National Archaeological Museum of Siena"

27 May 2025
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27 May 2025

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.

Exhibition

WE, YOU, THE OTHERS. Together along the paths of art

6 May 2025
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18 May 2025

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. 

guided tour

Exploring the water pathways within the museum

23 Apr 2025
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18 Jun 2025

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

free admission tour

Sunday at Santa Maria della Scala

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.

Exhibition

FABRIZIO CLERICI IN THE PRINTS OF THE BRIGANTI LIBRARY. 'Signs' of friendship in the centenary of Surrealism

28 Nov 2024
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28 Nov 2024

On Thursday, November 28, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, a commemorative event will be held to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the official birth of Surrealism (Manifeste du Surréalisme, André Breton 1924) with a tribute to a great master of the 20th century, Fabrizio Clerici (Milan 1913-Rome 1993), a fine intellectual, graduated in architecture, and an eclectic artist, active as an illustrator, engraver, painter, set designer, and costume designer.

conference

Celebrations of the 450th anniversary of the death of Cosimo I de' Medici. Study conference: "Siena, Florence, and Cosimo I de' Medici"

11 Dec 2024
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12 Dec 2024

On December 11 and 12, 2024, as part of the celebrations organized by the Tuscany Region for the 450th anniversary of the death of Cosimo I de' Medici, the conference "Siena, Florence and Cosimo I de' Medici" will take place in the Sant'Ansano hall.

film screening

Documentary film MARIO VERDONE: THE CRITICAL TRAVELER

15 Dec 2024
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15 Dec 2024

On Sunday, December 15th at 5:00 PM, in the Italo Calvino room, the documentary film Mario Verdone: the traveling critic, by Luca Verdone, will be screened.