The Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums are where you will find the Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. Additionally, the Vatican Museums house many priceless works of art including the “ Raphael Rooms”, and many galleries of sculpture, tapestries and frescos. Address: Viale Vaticano (runs along the right-hand side of the Vatican City Wall if you are facing St. Peter’s Basilica)

Opening hours: Mon - Sat 8:45 am - 3:30 pm (last entry).

*Closed Sundays; except the last Sunday of each month when the museums are open from 8:45 am - 12:30 pm and entrance is free.

No reservation required.

Entrance fee: 12 euros per person (adults); 8 euros for children. Wheelchairs can be reserved in advance. Audio guides are available for 5.50 euros. A Vatican tour guide can be reserved in advance for an additional 80 euros for a two-hour tour.

To contact the Museums please call (39) 06698-81349.

Website: http://mv.vatican.va/StartNew_EN.html