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The Vatican Museums are one of the most visited cultural attractions in the world, known for their extraordinary art collections, including the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms. Here is everything you need to know about the opening hours and some useful information for planning your visit.
Vatican Museums: opening dates and times 2024
November 2024
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2024 | closed | |
| 02/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/11/2024 | closed | |
| 04/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 05/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 06/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 07/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 08/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/11/2024 | closed | |
| 11/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 12/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 13/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 14/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 15/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/11/2024 | closed | |
| 18/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 19/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 20/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 21/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 22/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/11/2024 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 25/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 26/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 27/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 28/11/2024 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 29/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/11/2024 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
December 2024
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2024 | closed | |
| 02/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 03/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 04/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 05/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 06/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/12/2024 | closed | |
| 09/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 10/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 11/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 12/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 13/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/12/2024 | closed | |
| 16/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 17/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 18/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 19/12/2024 | 08:00 to 17:00 | 19:00 |
| 20/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/12/2024 | closed | |
| 23/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/12/2024 | 08:00 to 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 25/12/2024 | closed | |
| 26/12/2024 | closed | |
| 27/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/12/2024 | 09:00 to 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 30/12/2024 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 31/12/2024 | 08:00 to 13:00 | 14:00 |
During festivities
Vatican Museums: Christmas opening hours 2024
24 December 2024: open from 08:00 to 13:00
25 December 2024: closed
26 December 2024: closed
31 December 2024: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1 January 2025: closed
January 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2025 | closed | |
| 02/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/01/2025 | closed | |
| 06/01/2025 | closed | |
| 07/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/01/2025 | closed | |
| 13/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/01/2025 | closed | |
| 20/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/01/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 27/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 31/01/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
Free admission
26 January 2025
February 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 02/02/2025 | closed | |
| 03/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/02/2025 | closed | |
| 10/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/02/2025 | closed | |
| 12/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/02/2025 | closed | |
| 17/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/02/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 24/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/02/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
free admission23 February 2025
March 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 02/03/2025 | closed | |
| 03/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/03/2025 | closed | |
| 10/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/03/2025 | closed | |
| 17/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/03/2025 | closed | |
| 20/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/03/2025 | closed | |
| 24/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/03/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 31/03/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
free admission30 March 2025
April 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 02/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/04/2025 | closed | |
| 07/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/04/2025 | closed | |
| 14/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/04/2025 | closed | |
| 21/04/2025 | closed | |
| 22/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/04/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 28/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/04/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
free admission27 April 2025
May 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2025 | closed | |
| 02/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/05/2025 | closed | |
| 05/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/05/2025 | closed | |
| 12/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/05/2025 | closed | |
| 19/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/05/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 26/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 31/05/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
free admission25 May 2025
June 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2025 | closed | |
| 02/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/06/2025 | closed | |
| 09/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/06/2025 | closed | |
| 16/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/06/2025 | closed | |
| 23/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/06/2025 | closed | |
| 30/06/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
free admission: none
July 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 02/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/07/2025 | closed | |
| 07/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/07/2025 | closed | |
| 14/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/07/2025 | closed | |
| 21/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/07/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 28/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 31/07/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
free admission27 July 2025
August 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 02/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/08/2025 | closed | |
| 04/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/08/2025 | closed | |
| 11/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/08/2025 | closed | |
| 16/08/2025 | closed | |
| 17/08/2025 | closed | |
| 18/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/08/2025 | closed | |
| 25/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/08/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 31/08/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
Vatican Museums: August 2025
The Vatican Museums are closed on 15 August
free admission31 August 2025
September 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 02/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/09/2025 | closed | |
| 08/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/09/2025 | closed | |
| 15/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/09/2025 | closed | |
| 22/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/09/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 29/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/09/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
free admission28 September 2025
October 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 02/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/10/2025 | closed | |
| 06/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/10/2025 | closed | |
| 13/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/10/2025 | closed | |
| 20/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/10/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 27/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 31/10/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
free admission26 October 2025
November 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2025 | closed | |
| 02/11/2025 | closed | |
| 03/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 08/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 09/11/2025 | closed | |
| 10/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 15/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/11/2025 | closed | |
| 17/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 22/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/11/2025 | closed | |
| 24/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 26/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 27/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 29/11/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/11/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
free admission30 November 2025
December 2025
| Date | Visiting Hours | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 02/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 03/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 04/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 05/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 06/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 07/12/2025 | closed | |
| 08/12/2025 | closed | |
| 09/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 10/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 11/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 12/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 13/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 14/12/2025 | closed | |
| 15/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 16/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 17/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 18/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 19/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 21/12/2025 | closed | |
| 22/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 23/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 24/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 25/12/2025 | closed | |
| 26/12/2025 | closed | |
| 27/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 28/12/2025 | 09:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 |
| 29/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 30/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 31/12/2025 | 08:00 - 18:00 | 20:00 |
During festivities
Vatican Museums: Christmas opening hours 2025
24 December 2025: open from 08:00 to 13:00
25 December 2024: closed
26 December 2024: closed
31 December 2024: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vatican Museums: special opening hours
During certain times of the year, the Vatican Museums offer evening openings. This special programme is usually available in the warmer months (April to October) and offers a unique opportunity to visit the museums in a quieter atmosphere. Evening hours are generally from 19:00 to 23:00, with last admission at 21:30. Always check the website for exact dates.
The Vatican Museums offer a unique and fascinating experience, but the visit requires good planning to avoid inconveniences. Booking tickets in advance, avoiding the busiest times and planning what to see will allow you to make the most of your visit.
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