About
Santa Maria della Scala is a museum complex in Siena, Tuscany, set in Piazza del Duomo, close to the city's cathedral. It is also known as the Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala. The building began life as a hospital, and its long halls and rooms now hold a collection of medieval and Renaissance art and artifacts.
What a visit offers
The appeal lies in the setting as much as in the displays. Walking through rooms that once served the sick gives a sense of how the building was used over the centuries, and the medieval and Renaissance works on show give a fuller picture of the art of Siena and the wider region.
- Medieval and Renaissance art and artifacts, displayed across the complex
- A former hospital building, with its original spaces still shaping the visit
- A location on Piazza del Duomo, so the cathedral and the square are close at hand
Planning the trip
The museum is on Piazza del Duomo, 1, in the historic centre of Siena. Because it sits beside the cathedral, it fits naturally into a walk around the city's main monuments. To check opening times, ticket details or any other practical matter before you go, you can telephone the museum on +39 0577 534571.
