Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, Vatican Museums Museum
Vatican museum collection of modern and contemporary art
Within the Vatican Museums, the Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art displays 19th-21st‑century paintings and sculptures; visitors combine it with papal collections on standard museum routes.
Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, Vatican Museums at a Glance#
Address: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City
Website: http://www.museivaticani.va
Hours: Tue-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm (final entry typically one hour before closing); closed Mondays
Admission: Vatican Museums combined ticketing applies; Collection access usually included with Vatican Museums admission - Adult: €17-€25 (varies by ticket type and timed entry)
How to Get to Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, Vatican Museums#
Vatican Museums are adjacent to the Vatican City walls on Viale Vaticano. From Rome’s Ottaviano-San Pietro metro station (Line A), it is a five- to ten-minute walk to the museum entrance. Timed-entry tickets are strongly recommended and available on the official website.
Tips for Visiting Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, Vatican Museums#
- Book timed-entry tickets to the Vatican Museums in advance to avoid long queues.
- Head to the Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art after the Sistine Chapel - it is less crowded and offers starkly different works and light.
- Photography rules vary by gallery; respect signage and staff instructions.
Best Time to Visit Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, Vatican Museums#
Best visited in shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) with timed tickets booked in advance to avoid the largest crowds.
Weather & Climate near Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, Vatican Museums#
Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, Vatican Museums's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (669 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Good | 4° - 13° | 8° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 39 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 28 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 24° | 14 mm | clear | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 31 mm | clear | 55% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 62 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 84 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
