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Vatican Museums

ArchitectureArtHistoryArchaeologyOpen until 8pmFrom €20Ottaviano-S. Pietro-Musei Vaticani (Metro Line A)

Vatican Museums 并非单一的博物馆，而是一座由历代教皇在五百余年间悉心积聚、由众多陈列馆、礼拜堂与专项藏品交织而成的庞大艺术聚落。这里的藏品规模令人叹为观止：总计约7万件艺术珍品，常年展出约2万件，分布在数十座展馆之中，参观路线绵延约7公里。从古埃及木乃伊到 Raphael's Stanze，再到现当代艺术，藏品跨越千古，但其最具吸引力的核心无疑是 Sistine Chapel，馆内珍藏着 Michelangelo 执笔的宏伟穹顶画（1508-1512）与《最后的审判》（1536-1541）。 除 Sistine Chapel 之外，馆内其他不可错过的亮点还包括 Raphael Rooms（单是《雅典学院》便不虚此行）、Gallery of the Geographical Maps（一段长达120米、在镀金穹顶下绘制着16世纪地图壁画的华丽长廊）、Pio-Clementino Museum 内的《拉奥孔》与《望楼上的阿波罗》，以及著名的双螺旋形 Bramante Staircase。这里的古典雕塑收藏足以睥睨全球各大顶级博物馆，而 Pinacoteca 更珍藏有 Giotto、Caravaggio 与 Leonardo 的核心代表作。 参观建议：馆内访客极多，尤其在通往 Sistine Chapel 的通道内尤为拥挤。特设的晚间延长开放时段有助于避开人流高峰。请务必提前在线预约订票，并建议尽量选择工作日下午或最后一个入场时段，以获得相对从容的观展体验。

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Getting there

Viale Vaticano 6, 00165 Roma RM, Italy

Nearest station: Ottaviano-S. Pietro-Musei Vaticani (Metro Line A), Cipro (Metro Line A)

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Hours

Mon08:00–20:00
Tue08:00–20:00
Wed08:00–20:00
Thu08:00–20:00
Fri08:00–20:00
SatToday08:00–20:00
SunClosed

Admission

From €20

EUR 20 in person, EUR 25 online (incl. booking fee). Reduced EUR 10 (EUR 15 online). Under 6 free. Free on the last Sunday of the month. Includes the Sistine Chapel.

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St. Peter's Basilica

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Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale

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Chiostro del Bramante

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Museo dell'Ara Pacis

Art22 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Vatican Museums cost?
Standard adult admission to Vatican Museums is €20. EUR 20 in person, EUR 25 online (incl. booking fee). Reduced EUR 10 (EUR 15 online). Under 6 free. Free on the last Sunday of the month. Includes the Sistine Chapel.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Vatican Museums?
Vatican Museums is open Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00 (last entry 18:00). Closed Sundays except the last Sunday of each month (09:00-14:00, free entry). Closed on major religious holidays; check the official site for the full 2026 closure calendar.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Vatican Museums?
Vatican Museums is located at Viale Vaticano 6, 00165 Roma RM, Italy, in the Vatican City area of Rome. The nearest stations are Ottaviano-S. Pietro-Musei Vaticani (Metro Line A), Cipro (Metro Line A).
What can I see at Vatican Museums?
教皇历代珍藏的宏富艺术典藏，涵盖古埃及木乃伊至 Raphael 杰作，并以 Michelangelo 绘制的 Sistine Chapel 穹顶壁画达到巅峰。 Current highlights include 难以抑制的求知欲：Leone Piccioni 收藏之二十世纪杰作展 (Irrepressible Curiosity. Masterpieces of the Twentieth Century from the Leone Piccioni Collection), 西斯廷礼拜堂 (The Sistine Chapel), 拉斐尔画室 (The Raphael Rooms).
Do I need to book Vatican Museums in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Vatican Museums?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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