Events
Sunday at the 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".
In the blue painted blue. A tribute to the ceramics of Valter Boj (1959-2022)
From 12 June to 30 July 2026, the Magazzini della Corticella of Santa Maria della Scala host the exhibition “Nel blu dipinto di blu. Tribute to the ceramics of Valter Boj (1959-2022)”, curated by Carlo Pizzichini.
In the garden of Dionysus. Visions from the Torlonia Collection Photographs from the Eduard A. Safarik Fund - Giuliano Briganti Photographic Archive
In occasione delle GEA 2026, seguendo le indicazioni contenutistiche degli Organizzatori, il Museo Archeologico Nazionale e il Santa Maria della Scala presentano al pubblico: “Nel giardino di Dioniso. Visioni dalla Collezione Torlonia Fotografie dal Fondo Eduard A. Safarik - Fototeca Giuliano Briganti”.
Poetic matter about Wisława Szymborska. Artist's pages
Friday, June 5, the Giuliano Briganti Library and Phototheque hosts the fourth edition of Pagine d'artista, the exhibition dedicated to artists' books and book-objects created by the students of the 'Duccio di Buoninsegna' Art High School of Siena as part of the School-Work Training projects.
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.
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.
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.
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,