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Vatican Museums

Vatican City, 🇻🇦 Vatican City

A complex of museums and galleries housing one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, featuring Renaissance masterpieces and ancient artifacts. 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–2:00 PM

Admission

General $37.00
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Taxi · 8 min
Vatican Museums
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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The museum complex includes extensive galleries that preserve a vast collection of art and historical artifacts, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces. Notable artworks include pieces by Leonardo da Vinci and famous frescoes such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Established in the early 16th century and officially opened in 1771, it represents a significant cultural and religious institution.

The museums also encompass important religious monuments and artworks, making it a central repository of Catholic Church heritage and Renaissance art. The collection spans multiple disciplines and centuries, reflecting both ancient civilizations and the artistic flourishing of the Renaissance period.

The complex is wheelchair accessible and forms part of the larger cultural and religious landscape within its setting. It is open to the public, presenting a unique combination of art, history, and spirituality within its galleries and chapels.

More Information and Contact

Official Website www.museivaticani.va
Phone +390669884947
Address Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma, Italy
Coordinates 41°54'22.452" N, 12°27'9.87" E

Tours & Activities

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From 50 EUR
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From 47 EUR
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour Bestseller 4.3 (76.9k)

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

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2h 30m ·Architecture
From 69 EUR
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Rome: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and Basilica Entry 4.4 (9.1k)

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2h 30m ·Religious & spiritual activities
From 89 EUR
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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Access 4.3 (16.6k)

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2h 30m ·Culture & history
From 89 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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