The Ospedale del Ceppo is located in the historic center of Pistoia and is an ancient hospital founded in 1277. The name of the hospital derives from a strain that miraculously flowered during the winter following an apparition of the Madonna. An alternative to this story is the derivation of the name of a "strain" of hollow chestnut used for the collection of offerings. Until 2013 it was the city hospital, now it is used for exhibitions and temporary exhibitions. The exhibition itinerary of the Spedale del Ceppo Museum tells the historical, artistic and architectural events with insights on the Renaissance sculpture of Pistoia. In addition, an exhibition section is dedicated to the history of Pistoia health, which recalls the original function of the building. There are surgical instruments and documents relating to the doctors who contributed to the fame of the hospital. Next to the hospital is the Hemodialysis Pavilion where the site-specific contemporary art works of international artists such as Daniel Buren, Sol LeWitt, Robert Morris, Hidetoshi Nagasawa, Claudio Parmiggiani, Gianni Ruffi and Daniel Buren are exhibited.