The best museums in Vatican City in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Vatican City, Vatican City, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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  1. Online discount!Vatican Museums1

    Vatican Museums

     Vatican City
    The Vatican Museums, situated in Vatican City, are recognized as some of the world's largest museums. They were constructed during the Renaissance period by the Roman Catholic Church and are renowned for housing a vast collection of significant sculptures. These museums offer a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and artistic heritage of the Catholic Church.
  2. The Sacristy - St. Peter's Basilica2

    The Sacristy - St. Peter's Basilica

     Vatican City
    The Sacristy of St. Peter's Basilica is a significant part of the Vatican City, located on the southern side of the basilica. It is an integral part of the basilica's structure and houses the sacristies of the Canons, Beneficiaries, and the Common Sacristy. A part of the structure also hosts the Treasure of St. Peter.
  3. Vatican Pinacoteca3

    Vatican Pinacoteca

     Vatican City
    The Vatican Pinacoteca, a department of the Vatican Museums, is located in Rome. This art gallery was opened to the public on October 27, 1932, during the pontificate of Pope Pius XI who served from 1922 to 1939.
  4. Pio Clementino Museum4

    Pio Clementino Museum

     Vatican City
    The Museo Pio-Clementino houses an ancient Roman sculpture known as the Hermes. This piece is a significant part of the Vatican collections in Rome. The sculpture was long admired as the Belvedere Antinous due to its prominent placement in the Cortile del Belvedere. However, it is now recognized as a representation of Hermes, a familiar Praxitelean type.
  5. Carriage Pavilion5

    Carriage Pavilion

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  6. Gregorian Etruscan Museum6

    Gregorian Etruscan Museum

     Vatican City
    The Gregorian Etruscan Museum, a part of the Vatican Museums, was established by Pope Gregory XVI in 1836. This historical establishment is a testament to the Pope's interest in preserving and showcasing the rich Etruscan heritage. The museum's foundation marked a significant step in the preservation of Etruscan artifacts and works of art that were being discovered during the early 19th century.
  7. Chiaramonti Museum7

    Chiaramonti Museum

     Vatican City
  8. New Wing8

    New Wing

     Vatican City
    The Chiaramonti Museum, named after Pope Pius VII's family name, Chiaramonti, is a significant part of the Vatican Museums. It is strategically located in the gallery that connects the Belvedere Palace to the rest of the Vatican palaces. Founded in 1807, this museum is a testament to the rich history and culture of the Vatican.
  9. Hall of the Chariot9

    Hall of the Chariot

     Vatican City
  10. Gallery of the Candelabra10

    Gallery of the Candelabra

     Vatican City

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