The National Art Gallery of Siena

The National Art Gallery of Siena houses one of Italy’s most important collections of Sienese painting, offering a journey through centuries of art history and examples of the extraordinary figurative tradition that developed in the city between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Housed in the Palazzo Buonsignori and the Palazzo Brigidi, the Pinacoteca brings together works from churches, convents, and historic collections, chronicling the evolution of a school of painting that helped define Europe’s artistic identity.

The museum preserves masterpieces by artists such as Duccio di Buoninsegna, Simone Martini, Pietro, and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, along with works by numerous artists who have shaped the Sienese art scene over the centuries. The collection conveys not only the aesthetic quality of the works but also the deep connection between art, devotion, society, and the local area that characterizes Siena’s history.

Currently undergoing a major renovation of its spaces, accessibility, and exhibition design, the Pinacoteca is undergoing a phase of transformation that looks to the future without severing its connection to its heritage. The revitalization project aims to present the public with a museum capable of showcasing its collections through new tools and perspectives, highlighting a centuries-old history through contemporary modes of engagement.