Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
SCULPTURE, RAPHAEL AND THE SISTINE CHAPEL
06 / PAINTINGS AND DECORATED ROOMS
Galleria Colonna has painted ceilings and a historic picture collection, with public visits on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Researched schedule through 2026-12-31. Later dates need an official recheck.

Galleria Colonna has a long gallery, painted vaults and decoration celebrating the Colonna family and the victory at Lepanto. Marcantonio Colonna appears repeatedly in those scenes.
Annibale Carracci’s Bean Eater, depicting an ordinary meal, is another collection highlight.

Saturday morning is the public self-guided option, with entry from 09:15 and last entry at 13:15. The final closing time is unconfirmed, so 13:15 should not be used as a closing time when planning a late arrival.
The €15 short route includes the gallery apartments, Pio and gardens. The €25 complete route adds the Princess Isabelle Apartment.
Optional Saturday audio costs €5.
Up to two children under twelve enter free per paying adult on Saturdays. A disabled visitor’s companion also has a free-admission category.
Friday morning public visits are guided tours by reservation. The complete visit costs €35 and lasts approximately two hours, with English departures listed at 09:30 and 10:00.
Visits on other days, or Friday and Saturday afternoons, require exclusive private arrangements.
The usual Saturday entrance is Via della Pilotta 17. Friday visits use Piazza Santi Apostoli 66.
Allow around two hours, depending on the route you choose.
Last reviewed: . Check the museum’s website for current hours and ticket prices.
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