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Vatican Museums
Two thousand years of papal collecting, culminating in the Sistine Chapel.
What to Expect
The journey through galleries to Michelangelo's ceiling is itself the experience. The Raphael Rooms. The Laocoon. The spiral staircase. Allow crowds as part of pilgrimage.
The Tip
Book tickets way ahead. Friday evening openings in summer. Go first thing or last. The Sistine Chapel has no photography — just look up. The Vatican gardens require separate booking.
Who You'll Find
Religious pilgrims, art devotees
Dress Code
Respectful (shoulders and knees covered)
Price Range
$$
Hours
Monday9am-6pm
Tuesday9am-6pm
Wednesday9am-6pm
Thursday9am-6pm
Friday9am-6pm
Saturday9am-6pm