Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums are massive, with 54 galleries and over 70,000 works of art. There are almost 20,000 separate pieces on display – just over a fourth of them are open to the public – so there is much to see.

Because the pass is valid for 72 hours, you can come back the next day if you did not get around to everything on your initial visit. Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, the Vatican Museums are open. The Museums are closed on Sundays and Catholic holidays such as Easter Monday and Christmas Day.

Location: Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Best time to visit Vatican Museums: The Vatican Museums are open to the public all year. However, the busiest season in Rome is from mid-March to early November. That means you will be sharing it with tens of thousands of other individuals. Except for Christmas and New Year, Rome and the Vatican Museums are tranquil and beautiful to visit from mid-November to early March.