The Vatican museums are placed on the territory of the Vatican City and you can find the papal art collections there. These collections are one of the biggest and most important ones worldwide and include oriental antiquities (Egypt and Assyrian), classic antiquity (Greek-Roman art), Etruscan-Italian antiquities (Italy today and before the Roman age), medieval art (3rd- 14th century), art of the renaissance (15th century) until the 19th century and contemporary art. The circuit through these different museums is 7 kilometres long. The most famous part of the Vatican museums is the Sistine chapel. The paintings on the roof of the chapel were made by Michelangelo and it goes without saying that they are amongs the most famour art creations in the world.

You can find the opening hours at www.vatican.ca but the museums are opened every day except Sundays and public holidays. Every last Sunday of the month the museums are opened and you can get in for free (only if this Sunday is not a public holiday). Otherwise the entrance is 14 euros, concession is 8 euros.

The museums can be easily reached by public transport since they are located in the Vatican City which is an important point in the city where all public transport stops at. You can get a tour of the area in 8 different languages, so perfect no matter where you come from.
Guided tours through the museums and the Sistine chapel cost 29.50 euros and 23.50 euros for discounted rate, and they take 2 hours. Furthermore, there is a guided tour through the Vatican gardens for around 18 to14 euros. This tour takes 2 hours as well and you’re sure to learn a lot.

In order to protect the museums there is a security check at the entrance. Furthermore, make sure that you are dressed properly, since they will not let you in otherwise. (no low tops or shorts).

When you come and visit the Italian capital you should take the opportunity and have a look at the Vatican museums. It has a big importance and you will get a lot of interesting information about the papal art collections as well. A lot of people come to visit the museums every day because as it is so famous worldwide. For that reason there might be a long queue in front of the entrance and you might have to wait a bit.