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Vatican Museums tickets: €20
Main adult ticket: Full ticket, bought at the door. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Vatican City, listed by UNESCO in 1984.
- Full ticket, bought at the doorThe Museums and the Sistine Chapel, on the day the ticket is issued€20
- Full ticket booked online (Skip the Line)€20 plus €5 booking on the official site€25
- Reduced ticket (students and other groups listed)€15 booked online€10
- Papal Palace and Secret Garden, Castel Gandolfo€12
Main ticket €20 (about US$22 · £17, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Everyone on the last Sunday of the month (check the museums' calendar). Children under 7, and disabled visitors (67% or more) with a companion, issued at the entrance desks.
Booking
Book only on tickets.museivaticani.va, the one official online seller; the museums warn of copycat sites. Tickets can't be refunded.
Buy from the official seller: Vatican Museums: prices and tickets
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Vatican Museums?
The main adult ticket (Full ticket, bought at the door) costs €20, about US$22 · £17. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Vatican Museums for free?
Everyone on the last Sunday of the month (check the museums' calendar). Children under 7, and disabled visitors (67% or more) with a companion, issued at the entrance desks.
Do you need to book Vatican Museums tickets in advance?
Book only on tickets.museivaticani.va, the one official online seller; the museums warn of copycat sites. Tickets can't be refunded.