All the museums to visit in Siena
Discover Siena's network of museums
Siena is known for its substantial historical, artistic, and scenic heritage, but the medieval heritage is also enriched by the collections that tell the story of the city’s museum tradition. These are civic, diocesan, university or foundation-owned museums.
Siena’s museums house works, objects and documents from palaces, private collections, religious buildings, and archaeological excavations that offer visitors an experience of continuous rediscovery of the landscape and local identity among art archaeology, history and science.
Discover all the museums in the city of Siena.
Guidoriccio
Located in the World Map Room of Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico, Guidoriccio pictorially celebrates the siege and conquest of the Castle
The Natural History Museum of the Accademia dei Fisiocritici
One of the most influential academies in Europe The Accademia dei Fisiocritici is one of the oldest scientific institutions in
Contrada museums
History and traditions of the people of Siena. The city of Siena is historically divided into 17 contrade (neighbourhoods), which
Risorgimento Hall
A room in Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico commemorates the first king of unified Italy. Although Siena is a city with strong
Magazzini del Sale
A unique space hidden in the basement of the Palazzo Pubblico. Inside Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico is an extraordinary exhibition space
State Archive
It safeguards the historical documents of Siena’s public bodies. The State Archive of Siena is located in Via Banchi di