Level III
Floor -1 from the entrance to Piazza Duomo
Attractions
Locations
Internal road
The medieval hospital contains an extraordinary pathway for access to the various levels and connection between the parts: this is the so-called 'internal road' or covered road, which, in the memory of the Sienese of the twentieth century, is most often recalled as 'voltoni'.
The medieval hospital contains an extraordinary pathway for access to the various levels and connection between the parts: this is the so-called 'internal road' or covered road, which, in the memory of the Sienese of the twentieth century, is most often recalled as 'voltoni'.
Oratory of Saint Catherine of the Night
These evocative rooms, located in the heart of Santa Maria della Scala, where Saint Catherine of Siena paused in prayer and brought comfort to the sick, still preserve today the intensity and the atmosphere that for so many centuries has accompanied the religious fervor of the Saint's countless devotees. Known since the 14th century as the confraternity of Saint Michael the Archangel, the company was chiefly devoted to piety for the deceased.
These evocative rooms, located in the heart of Santa Maria della Scala, where Saint Catherine of Siena paused in prayer and brought comfort to the sick, still preserve today the intensity and the atmosphere that for so many centuries has accompanied the religious fervor of the Saint's countless devotees. Known since the 14th century as the confraternity of Saint Michael the Archangel, the company was chiefly devoted to piety for the deceased.
Corticella
The so-called 'Corticella' is a junction of the hospital routes, located at the intermediate level between Piazza Duomo and the areas at the level of Piazzetta della Selva.
The so-called 'Corticella' is a junction of the hospital routes, located at the intermediate level between Piazza Duomo and the areas at the level of Piazzetta della Selva.
Events and Exhibitions
Metamorphoses of the Sacred - selection of works
From February 20 to August 30, the former stable of the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex hosts the new reinstallation of the exhibition Metamorphoses of the Sacred by Teodora Axente, featuring a selection of 14 works.
From February 20 to August 30, the former stable of the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex hosts the new reinstallation of the exhibition Metamorphoses of the Sacred by Teodora Axente, featuring a selection of 14 works.
The water routes at Santa Maria della Scala
After the large turnout, the guided tours "Water Routes at Santa Maria della Scala".
After the large turnout, the guided tours "Water Routes at Santa Maria della Scala".
Bright-Night returns to Santa Maria della Scala. Stands, talks, research walks, guided tours and music
The Bright-Night 2025 of the University of Siena returns on Friday, September 26 inside the museum complex.
The Bright-Night 2025 of the University of Siena returns on Friday, September 26 inside the museum complex.
Xenos. Festival of performances - program November 16
From 13 to 16 November the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the second edition of Xenos. Performance festival.
From 13 to 16 November the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the second edition of Xenos. Performance festival.
Xenos. Performance festival
From 13 to 16 November the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the second edition of Xenos. Performance festival.
From 13 to 16 November the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the second edition of Xenos. Performance festival.
"Path to the Sky", Jacob Hashimoto's installation open to visitors until January 6
Will be on view until January 6 the site-specific installation Path to the sky created by the artist Jacob Hashimoto on the occasion of the eponymous exhibition that opened last May at the museum.
Will be on view until January 6 the site-specific installation Path to the sky created by the artist Jacob Hashimoto on the occasion of the eponymous exhibition that opened last May at the museum.
AperiLIS at the museum!
Friday, December 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Santa Maria della Scala hosts AperiLIS at the museum!, an event dedicated to inclusion and the discovery of Italian Sign Language.
Friday, December 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Santa Maria della Scala hosts AperiLIS at the museum!, an event dedicated to inclusion and the discovery of Italian Sign Language.
European Heritage Days 2025
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, promoted by the Ministry of Culture, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex offers a rich program of guided tours and activities for children.
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, promoted by the Ministry of Culture, the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex offers a rich program of guided tours and activities for children.
Golgotha | On Portraying a Mountain
From June 12 to September 7, 2025, Francesco Carone presents Golgotha | On Portraying a Mountain at Santa Maria della Scala. The exhibition is part of the Raggioverde 2025 program curated by Michelina Eremita.
From June 12 to September 7, 2025, Francesco Carone presents Golgotha | On Portraying a Mountain at Santa Maria della Scala. The exhibition is part of the Raggioverde 2025 program curated by Michelina Eremita.
Path to the sky by Jacob Hashimoto
From May 22 to September 30, 2025, the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the exhibition Jacob Hashimoto. Path to the Sky, curated by Raphaëlle Blanga, an expert in modern and contemporary art.
From May 22 to September 30, 2025, the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation presents the exhibition Jacob Hashimoto. Path to the Sky, curated by Raphaëlle Blanga, an expert in modern and contemporary art.
Bring a Friend to the Museum!
Wednesday, July 30, on the occasion of International Friendship Day, Santa Maria della Scala offers a free guided tour to visitors who come with friends, at 5:00 PM.
Wednesday, July 30, on the occasion of International Friendship Day, Santa Maria della Scala offers a free guided tour to visitors who come with friends, at 5:00 PM.
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From July 9 to September 14, 2025, Santa Maria della Scala presents, in the rooms of the former Refectory and the spaces of the Magazzini della Corticella, the NoiSe>
From July 9 to September 14, 2025, Santa Maria della Scala presents, in the rooms of the former Refectory and the spaces of the Magazzini della Corticella, the NoiSe>
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A ritrovar la Diana
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.
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.
Artworks
Hope, Fonte Gaia
Original fragment by Jacopo della Quercia representing Hope, detail of the Fonte Gaia.
Original fragment by Jacopo della Quercia representing Hope, detail of the Fonte Gaia.
Acca Larentia, Fonte Gaia
The marble sculpture depicts Acca Larentia, created by Jacopo della Quercia, for the Fonte Gaia.
The marble sculpture depicts Acca Larentia, created by Jacopo della Quercia, for the Fonte Gaia.
Rea Silvia, Gaia Fountain
The marble sculpture depicts Rea Silvia, created for the Fonte Gaia by Jacopo della Quercia.
The marble sculpture depicts Rea Silvia, created for the Fonte Gaia by Jacopo della Quercia.
Temperance, Fonte Gaia
The sculpture created by Tito Sarrocchi represents temperance, it is a plaster replica taken from the model by Jacopo della Quercia for the Fonte Gaia.
The sculpture created by Tito Sarrocchi represents temperance, it is a plaster replica taken from the model by Jacopo della Quercia for the Fonte Gaia.
The triptych of Taddeo di Bartolo
The triptych, which since the eighteenth century has been located in the sacristy of the oratory of the Confraternity of Santa Caterina della Notte, was created by Taddeo di Bartolo in 1400. The work bears the signature and date along the base of the central panel, where one reads «TADDEUS BARTOLI DE SENIS PINXIT HOC OPUS ANI DNI MILLE CCCC [...]».
The triptych, which since the eighteenth century has been located in the sacristy of the oratory of the Confraternity of Santa Caterina della Notte, was created by Taddeo di Bartolo in 1400. The work bears the signature and date along the base of the central panel, where one reads «TADDEUS BARTOLI DE SENIS PINXIT HOC OPUS ANI DNI MILLE CCCC [...]».