Museums
Museum of Sacred Art
If you visit the Duomo of San Gimignano, you cannot miss the Museum of Sacred Art, which has been set up in the ancient Dormitory of the Chaplains. The exhibition is arranged on two floors, there are works of art ranging from the 13 th to the 19 th century and liturgical furnishings. Sculptures, paintings on wood and canvas, silverware and more come from the Collegiate Church and churches in the diocese.
Museum of Torture in San Gimignano
The Museum of Torture in San Gimignano is a must-see for those interested in the dark history of the Middle Ages. Inside the museum, you can admire instruments of torture and execution used in ancient times, along with the stories and legends surrounding these instruments. A visit that will leave you speechless, do not miss it!
Campatelli tower-house
One of the famous towers, incorporated into a perfectly furnished 18 th-century palace, racalls the life of the Tuscan bourgeoisie at the end of the 19 th century against the backdrop of the village's thousand-year history narrated with sophisticated digital technologies.
Civic Museums in San Gimignano
The Civic Museums of San Gimignano are an important stop for art and history lovers. Inside there are works of art by local artists such as Coppo di Marcovaldo and Lippo Memmi, as well as a huge collection of archaeological and historical finds. Do not miss the opportunity to discover the culture and history of this wonderful Tuscan city.
Galleria Continua
The Galleria Continua is an Italian contemporary art gallery. It was founded by three friends from San Gimignano in 1990 and has since achieved international fame by hosting exhibitions of renowned contemporary artists. To date its branches are scattered all over the world: Beijing, Havana, Rome, São Paulo, Dubai, etc.
Galleria Gagliardi
The Galleria Gagliardi is an extremely important cultural landmark for the permanent promotion and sale of contemporary art: mainly painting and sculpture.
https://www.galleriagagliardi.com/Exhibitions
San Gimignano hosts several art exhibitions throughout the year, often held in the city's historic palaces, museums and art galleries. Here are some of the most important art exhibitions held in San Gimignano:
1. Contemporary art exhibition "San Gimignano Arte": this exhibition is held every year from mid-June to mid-September at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea"Raffaele De Grada". The exhibition presents contemporary works of art by local and international artists.
2. Contemporary art Exhibition "Arte a Palazzo": this exhibition is held every year from June to September at the Municipal Palace of San Gimignano. The exhibition features contemporary works of art by local and international artists. The city offers numerous other art exhibitions throughout the year, featuring works by local and international artists.
3. Sacred art exhibition "Le vie della fede": this exhibition is held annually from April to June at the Museum of Sacred Art in San Gimignano. The exhibition features works of sacred art by local and international artists.
4. Photography exhibition "San Gimignano Fotografia": this exhibition is held every year from May to June at the Palazzo del Popolo in San Gimignano. The exhibition features photographs by local and international artists.
5. "Arte in Cantina" contemporary art exhibition: this exhibition is held every year from June to September at wine cellars in the San Gimignano area. The exhibition features works of contemporary art by local and international artists, accompanied by wine tastings.
6. "Arte e Natura" contemporary art exhibition: this exhibition is held annually from June to September at the garden of an old villa near San Gimignano. The exhibition features contemporary works of art inspired by nature and the surrounding landscape.