The Treasury Museum

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Frequently asked questions

The entrance to the Treasury Museum is located in the corridor of the sacristy in the left transept of St. Peter's Basilica.

The ticket purchased online is valid only for the selected date and time slot. We recommend arriving in advance to allow time for the security checks.

No, once you leave the Treasury Museum, it is not possible to re-enter with the same ticket.

It is permitted to bring a plastic water bottle, but consuming food or drinks inside the Basilica or in the rooms of the Treasury Museum is not allowed.

Photography and filming are not permitted inside the Treasury Museum. Visitors are also required to maintain respectful and quiet behaviour.

Yes, informal clothing is permitted, provided it is appropriate for a place of worship. Shoulders and knees must always be covered.

Tickets for the Treasury Museum are non-changeable and non-refundable. The ticket is valid exclusively for the purchased date and time slot. Visitors are kindly invited to consult the terms and conditions of sale before completing the purchase.

Yes, there is a shop in the Treasury Museum where you can purchase guides, books, and religious items

Yes, tickets can also be purchased at the physical ticket offices located within the premises of St. Peter’s Basilica. Tickets purchased on site are valid for the next available admission.

Only small personal bags are permitted.

For further clarification or support with your booking, our Visitor Assistance team is available to answer any additional questions.

You can contact us by email at booking@basilicasanpietro.va or call the Online Booking Office at +39 06 9612 4006.

Please check the email address used for the purchase, including the spam folder. On the day of the visit, it is possible to independently retrieve the access QR Code via https://myqr.basilicasanpietro.va/it

For assistance: booking@basilicasanpietro.va +39 06 96124006.

General questions

The museum itinerary is made up of 9 rooms, some of which display truly unique pieces, including the tabernacle of the Eucharistic sacrament by Donatello, the funerary monument to Sixtus IV by Antonio del Pollaiolo, the sarcophagus of Giunio Basso, a true masterpiece of early Christian art dating back to the 4th century, the cross and candelabra in gilded silver by A. Gentili (1582), the Cross of Emperor Justin II (6th century), a historiated dalmatic from the Early Middle Ages and a gilded metal rooster (9th century) which adorned the bell tower of the first Constantinian Basilica.

Due to the works for the new exhibition setup, the Treasury Museum is temporarily closed to the public. Once the service becomes available again, the Museum will follow the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Yes, a ticket is required to enter the Treasure Museum. Prices vary depending on the age of the visitor.

(1) Select the date, time slot, and number of participants

(2) Complete the online payment

(3) Receive your tickets by email together with the access instructions

Reservations for the Treasury Museum are temporarily suspended due to renovation works.

Yes, the Treasury Museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and special events. You can check the official website for up-to-date information.

The Museum, accessible from the corridor of the sacristy in the left transept of the Basilica, presents the Treasury of the Basilica, which was reconstituted after the sacking of 846 and the sack of Rome in 1527. Despite further losses during the Napoleonic period following the Treaty of Tolentino in 1797, what remains, enriched by works of art from both the old and the new Basilica, nevertheless constitutes a collection of extraordinary importance.

Yes, the Treasury Museum is accessible to people with disabilities and offers a barrier-free itinerary.

Yes, the Treasury Museum is also accessible to children, provided they are accompanied by an adult.

Online reservations can be made by credit card or PayPal.

Admission is free for children aged 0 to 6. A reduced rate is available for children and teenagers aged 7 to 17. From the age of 18, the full rate applies.

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