Siena's national picture gallery in Palazzo Buonsignori with the finest collection of Sienese painting from the 13th to 16th centuries.
The Pinacoteca Nazionale is housed in Palazzo Buonsignori, a 15th-century Gothic palace in Via San Pietro. Its galleries trace Sienese painting chronologically from the Byzantine-influenced 13th century through Duccio, Simone Martini, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, to the Renaissance and Mannerist works of Domenico Beccafumi and Sodoma. Large gold-ground altarpieces show the brilliant colour and delicate line that distinguished Siena from Florence. Because it is a quieter alternative to the Cathedral complex, the museum suits visitors who want to study the progression of the Sienese school without the crowds.
| Admission | Adult About EUR 6 (~$7) reported (2024); reduced about EUR 2 (~$2) · Child Reductions and free entry categories apply under Italian state museum rules; confirm at the ticket office |
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| Hours | Reported regular hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM, Sunday and Monday 9:00AM-1:30PM (2024 schedule; confirm at pinacotecanazionalesiena.it) |
| Typical visit | 1.5-2 hours |
| Best time | Weekday afternoon |
| Getting there | 10 minutes on foot south of the Campo via Via di Città and Via San Pietro; 12 minutes from the Cathedral |
| Address | Via San Pietro 29, 53100 Siena SI, Italy |
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- art lovers, rainy days
Location
Via San Pietro 29, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
43.3157, 11.3305 View on map
Highlights
- Duccio, Simone Martini and the Lorenzetti brothers
- Gold-ground altarpieces
- Beccafumi and Sodoma Renaissance works
- Gothic Palazzo Buonsignori
Tips for visiting
- The gallery is on the second and third floors; allow time for the stairs
- Tel. +39 0577 281161 (listed in several sources)
- Free on the first Sunday of each month (state museum rule)
When to visit
Weekday afternoon.
Accessibility
A lift serves the galleries; confirm with the museum. Accessibility sheet published on Visit Tuscany.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Pinacoteca worth visiting if the Museo Civico is planned?
Yes, it covers the full evolution of Sienese painting and is less crowded.