Events
Sunday at Santa Maria della Scala
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.
The water routes at the Santa Maria della Scala
After the large turnout, the guided tours "Water Routes at Santa Maria della Scala".
Santa Maria della Scala. Architecture, projects and visions. An exhibition curated by Luca Molinari
From 30 May to 27 September 2026 the Fondazione Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala presents the exhibition Santa Maria della Scala. Architecture, projects and visions. An exhibition curated by Luca Molinari.
Policromia: the international festival of poetry and translation
On Friday, May 23, the Briganti Library hosts Policromia, an international festival dedicated to poetry and the art of translation, now in its fourth edition.
A night at Santa Maria della Scala… the museum comes to life!
On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, on Saturday, May 23, Santa Maria della Scala will be exceptionally open in the evening as well, until midnight (last admission at 11:15 PM), offering the public a special opportunity to experience the museum in an unusual and evocative setting.
WE SHOW OUR FACES. Artists' books for the Constitution
Wednesday, May 20, at the Giuliano Briganti Library, the concluding event of the project Ci mettiamo la faccia. Artist books for the Constitution, created with the female and male students of the “Duccio di Buoninsegna” Art High School of Siena, is scheduled.
Mother's Day: free admission to the museum complex
On Sunday, May 10, on the occasion of Mother's Day, all mothers accompanied by their sons and daughters can visit the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex free of charge.
To Find Diana Again
From May 9 to 17, at the Magazzini della Corticella, it will be possible to visit the exhibition “A Ritrovar La Diana”, now in its 22nd edition.
April 30 at the museum: events, concerts and exhibitions for International Jazz Day
Santa Maria della Scala is pleased to host April 30 a special day dedicated to the International Jazz Day,
Words on the move. The Festival of Italian and the languages of Italy
Santa Maria della Scala is taking part in the 2026 edition of “Parole in cammino – Festival of Italian and the Languages of Italy”, scheduled in Siena from April 21 to 24.
Artists Speak - visit to the exhibition DOPPIO SENSO 4. INK AND COLOR
An exclusive opportunity to view and browse the artist books of DOPPIO SENSO together with the curators and some of the artists in the exhibition, to discover the sources of inspiration and the great masters of the past who have guided their research
Guided tours of the restored frescoes of the Thebaid
The Santa Maria della Scala museum complex, in collaboration with the Society of Executors of Pious Provisions in Siena – E.T.S., offers a series of visits dedicated to discovering the cycle of Thebaid frescoes, recently restored and reopened to the public.