Notice
The Directorate of Museums and Cultural Heritage, expressing their deep sorrow and grief at the passing of the Holy Father, hereby give notice that on Saturday 26 April 2025 the Vatican Museums and the Castel Gandolfo Museum Complex will be closed, as a sign of mourning, for the funeral of the Roman Pontiff Francis.
The Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements of the Conclave.
All tours of the Vatican Gardens and the Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis are also suspended.
Vatican City State, 23 April 2025
