Santa Maria delle Grazie Museum 

The Last Supper Museum, located within Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy, is home to one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most iconic masterpieces, the Last Supper. 

The Santa Maria delle Grazie museum, known as the Cenacolo Vinciano, is housed within the church complex and on the left side of the main entrance. 

As a State Museum, it operates independently of the Dominican Friars overseeing the church. 

The museum offers a unique opportunity to admire and appreciate the artistic brilliance of Leonardo’s Last Supper.

On the opposite wall, this place also exhibits another mural by Giovanni Donato Montorfano, ‘The Crucifixion of Christ’.

Santa Maria delle Grazie Museum Opening Hours

The Santa Maria delle Grazie museum, also known as the Last Supper Museum or Cenacolo Vinciano, is open from Tuesday to Sunday. 

The museum’s opening hours are from 8.15 am to 7 pm, with the last admission allowed at 6.45 pm. 

Please note that the museum is closed every Monday and on the 1st of January and 25th of December unless there are special indications by the Ministry of Culture.

Santa Maria delle Grazie museum tickets 

When visiting the Santa Maria delle Grazie museum in Milan, it’s important to note that visiting shifts last for 15 minutes, accommodating a maximum of 35 people at a time. 

Due to the need for optimal environmental conditions to protect Leonardo’s masterpiece, booking in advance is always mandatory. 

Price

While booking Last Supper tickets from the official website may have limitations, it offers the advantage of providing the most affordable prices.

The ticket prices vary, with the full price being €15 and the reduced price for individuals aged 18 to 25 being €2.

There is free admission for EU and non-EU citizens under 18 years of age and school teaching staff with proper certification. 

Here is the breakdown of the Last Supper ticket price for various demographics. 

Visitor type	Price
Adult (above 25 years)	€15 ($16)
Young adults (18 to 25 years)	€2 ($2)
Children (below 18 years)	Free Entry

From 15 June to 15 September 2023, an additional €1 charge will be added to support areas (Emilia Romagna) affected by the flood.

Last Supper Museum tours

Visiting the Santa Maria delle Grazie museum can be challenging if you want to visit on short notice. 

The official website sells out tickets quickly, and availability is typically released two to three months in advance every quarter. 

Checking the website regularly is necessary to secure available tickets. 

Also, the website can be difficult to navigate, requiring registration and non-refundable tickets with no rescheduling options. 

As an alternative, Last Supper guided tours offer a convenient option for last-minute access to the museum, providing valuable insights into the significance of Leonardo da Vinci’s renowned painting.

Here are several popular tour options and ticket packages for visiting The Last Supper:

These tour options provide various ways to experience The Last Supper and cater to different interests and preferences.

• The one-hour Last Supper guided tour is the most popular choice among visitors.
  
  
• The Santa Maria delle Grazie church and Last Supper guided tour offers a comprehensive experience, including a tour of the entire Santa Maria delle Grazie complex, including the church, monastery, and the refectory housing the Last Supper mural.
  
  
• The Milan sightseeing tour is a 3.5-hour city tour with an entrance to the Last Supper Museum and other notable attractions in Milan.
  
  
• The Three-hour Milan historical walking tour includes entrance to the Last Supper Museum and visits to prominent landmarks such as the Duomo, La Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle, and the historical centre of Milan.
  
  
• Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Santa Maria delle Grazie museum offers you admission to the museum without a tour guide, providing flexibility in exploring at your own pace.
  
  
• The Duomo and Last Supper guided tour combines visiting The Last Supper with a guided tour of the iconic Duomo in Milan.
  
  
• The Sforza Castle + Last Supper tour is a 2.5-hour tour, including skip-the-line access to Sforza Castle and a visit to The Last Supper.

How to Get to the Last Supper Museum?

The Last Supper Museum is at Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2, Milano. 

These convenient transportation options will help you easily reach the Santa Maria delle Grazie museum and enjoy the iconic artworks.

Metro:

You can reach the museum by getting off at Cadorna station.

To reach the museum from Central Station, take Metro line 2 (green) to the Cadorna stop and walk approximately 700 meters. 

Take Metro line 2 (green) from Garibaldi Station to Cadorna stop and walk the same distance.

ATM lines:

You can use ATM lines, such as Metro Line 1 (red) to Cadorna or Conciliazione stops.

Tram:

You can take Tram 16 (Monte Velino – San Siro stadium) and stop at S. Maria delle Grazie.

Bus:

Bus options include 50 and 169, with stops in Via Boccaccio.

Map of the Cenacolo Vinciano Museum

You can download the map of the Last Supper Museum (Cenacolo Vinciano) here.

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