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Vatican Museums

Vatican City, 🇻🇦 Vatican City

Complex of museums and galleries housing one of the largest and most important art collections assembled since the 16th century, featuring works from antiquity and the Renaissance. Read more…

Opening hours

Monday9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Admission

Free admission

Free for children under 7 with ID; prices may vary

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Vatican Museums
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Vatican Museums
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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The museums form an extensive complex that preserves invaluable historical and artistic works dating back to the 16th century, assembled by various popes. The collection includes ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, paintings, and frescoes, as well as Renaissance masterpieces. Among the most notable highlights is the Sistine Chapel, renowned for its ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo.

The complex offers a significant cultural and religious heritage, showcasing art and artifacts that reflect centuries of Catholic history and artistic achievement. It is wheelchair accessible and provides dedicated services for visitors with disabilities. The museums are open to the public and represent one of the world's foremost cultural institutions for art, history, and religious heritage.

More Information and Contact

Official Website www.museivaticani.va
Email info.mv@scv.va
Phone +390669884676
Address Stradone dei Giardini, Città del Vaticano 00120, Vatican City
Coordinates 41°54'17.533" N, 12°27'16.724" E

Tours & Activities

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour Bestseller 4.3 (76.9k)

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

2h ·Educational activities
From 65 EUR
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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour Bestseller 4.7 (14.3k)

Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

2h 30m ·Architecture
From 69 EUR
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour 4.6 (9.4k)

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

3h ·Walking tours
From 79 EUR
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Rome: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and Basilica Entry 4.4 (9.1k)

Rome: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and Basilica Entry

2h 30m ·Religious & spiritual activities
From 89 EUR
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Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Skip-the-Line Tour 4.6 (8.7k)

Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Skip-the-Line Tour

3h ·Architecture
From 75 EUR
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Rome: Vatican Museums Tour with Official Vatican Guide 4.4 (6.4k)

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From 47 EUR
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Vatican Museums
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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