The portion of the museum complex called Palazzo Squarcialupi is the result of the actions of restoration and definition of the spaces that, starting from the mid-14th century, were intended for the reception of women and abandoned children.
Il 4 e 5 settembre al Santa Maria della Scala si svolgeranno due giornate dedicate al welfare culturale e all'offerta educativa dei musei senesi e toscani per l'anno scolastico 2026/2027.
Anche quest’anno il Santa Maria della Scala aderisce alle Notti dell’Archeologia con un programma ricco di appuntamenti per grandi e bambini.
From March to December 2026 the Santa Maria della Scala hosts several events of the third edition of BODY SPEAKING – Your body speaks, a participatory art project that brings contemporary dance, live music and cultural heritage into dialogue
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”.
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.
After the large turnout, the guided tours "Water Routes at Santa Maria della Scala".
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.
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.
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.