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Masterpieces
Vatican
Immersive This unique exhibition brings the Sistine Chapel’s artwork to audiences around the world. Featuring ultra-high-resolution photography and curated narration, the experience reveals the profound artistic and spiritual meaning behind one of history’s most iconic spaces in the world.
THE EXHIBIT – is approximately 25,000 square feet, a technology driven experience. It features three main galleries.
Gallery I -The Chapel’s Foundations:
The history of the Sistine Chapel from Sixtus IV to Paul III. Dive into the life of Michelangelo, Botticelli and Rafael.
Gallery II - A Cinematic Prelude:
A stunning 20 minute movie produced by Hollywood legends that gives you complete insight to what you are about to witness in Gallery III.
Gallery III - The Masterpieces Revealed:
The Sistine Chapel in all of it´s glory. Experience the works of the Masters and see up close the intricate brush strokes by Michelangelo, Botticelli and Rafael.
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About the experience
From the moment visitors step inside, the Sistine Chapel Experience unfolds as a journey through history, faith, and artistic genius. It is not just an exhibit—it is an experience into one of humanity's greatest cultural treasures.
Guests begin their exploration with Gallery One, where history comes alive through towering visual displays and storytelling. Here, visitors are introduced to the Chapel's origins, the vision of the Popes who commissioned it, and the lives of the Renaissance Masters—Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael—who left their mark on its walls and ceiling. The setting feels like walking into a living history book, where art, politics, and spirituality converge.
Moving into Gallery Two, the audience is captivated by a stunning 20-minute cinematic journey. Produced by Hollywood legends James Younger and Gary Lucchesi, the film offers a sweeping perspective of the Chapel's four walls, guiding viewers through its symbolism, hidden details, and dramatic storylines. It provides both context and wonder, deepening appreciation before the final reveal.
The experience culminates in Gallery Three, where guests step into a full-scale replica of the Sistine Chapel's dimensions. Unlike in Rome, where the ceiling soars nearly 70 feet above, here it has been carefully lowered—giving visitors the extraordinary chance to see Michelangelo's brushstrokes, textures, and colors up close. Every detail, from the Creation of Adam to the Last Judgment, is illuminated in breathtaking clarity thanks to the Vatican-authorized photography captured over 65 nights inside the Chapel.
Throughout, visitors feel a sense of awe and reverence—just as if they had journeyed to Rome itself. But here, they are offered something Rome cannot provide: the intimacy of detail, the freedom to linger, and the chance to study the genius of Michelangelo in ways never before possible.
The Sistine Chapel Experience is more than an art exhibit. It is a pilgrimage of the senses, a cultural encounter that bridges history and modern technology, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with the spiritual and artistic masterpiece of the Renaissance.
About tickets
This experience allows date changes up to 48 hours in advance. If you would like to make the change, please contact us and include the ticket ID associated with your purchase. One of our agents will respond to your request as soon as possible, informing you of the next steps to follow.
No refunds are permitted under any circumstances. For more information, you can consult our T&C.
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