Museums & Culture · 28 February – 8 March 2026
Museum Guide
Siena Sport Experience 2026
All museums, exhibitions and cultural spaces open during Siena's sports week.
During Siena Sport Experience, the city opens museums, temporary exhibitions and cultural spaces extraordinarily. This guide collects everything to see, with opening times and practical information.
What to visit
Museums & exhibitions open during the event
Museo Civico di Siena
The beating heart of Siena. During the week, the "Alberto Sani" exhibition is hosted at the Magazzini del Sale, included in the admission ticket.
Alberto Sani exhibition included
Complesso museale Santa Maria della Scala
Visitor route dedicated to Vecchietta. Also hosts the Teodora Axente exhibition and a Children's Museum. Venue for "Museum in Motion" (9pm to midnight, 5 March).
Museum in Motion · 5 Mar 21:15/24
Museums of the 17 Contrade
Extraordinary opening of the museums of Siena's 17 Contrade throughout the entire week. Booking required through the individual Contrade.
28 Feb – 8 Mar · booking required
Pinacoteca Nazionale
One of the most important collections of Sienese painting from the 12th to the 17th century. A must-see to discover the masters of the Sienese School.
Sienese painting 12th–17th century
Galleria Olmastroni
Contemporary art exhibition by the winner of the Under 35 Youth Grant, inaugurated during Siena Sport Experience week.
Contemporary art · Under 35
Sala dei Costumi del Comune
Extraordinary opening 5–7 March. Guided tours in Italian and English at set times. Booking by email required.
5–7 Mar · IT & EN · booking: economato@comune.siena.it
"Sfumature Color Terra di Siena" Exhibition
Immersive exhibition of cycling jerseys curated by Matteo Ghitti. Opening on Thursday 5 March at 5:30 pm. Free admission.
5–8 Mar · free admission
Tourist information
For city and cultural event info visit visitsiena.it or sienacomunica.it.
Contrade Museums
Booking required through the individual Contrade or via sienacomunica.it/musei-di-contrada.
Sala dei Costumi
Booking by email: economato@comune.siena.it
Your base for the event
Hotel Alcide, 25 minutes from Siena
4 stars, free parking, breakfast included. The perfect base for visiting Siena during Sport Experience 2026.
