Gregoriano Profano Museum

The Gregoriano Profano Museum presents secular art collections spanning multiple artistic periods within the extensive Vatican Museums complex of galleries.

The museum opened its doors in 1970 to provide a dedicated space for non-religious artworks collected through Vatican's centuries of art patronage.

The museum contains Roman sculptures, classical artworks, and Renaissance pieces that demonstrate the interplay between religious and secular artistic expressions.

The museum operates under Vatican Museums regulations, requiring appropriate attire and advance reservations during peak tourist seasons from March through October.

Sculptures from ancient Roman villas share space with artifacts discovered during Vatican City excavations, creating connections between different historical periods.

Location: Vatican City

Inception: 1970

Official opening: 1970

Part of: Vatican Museums

Address: Viale Vaticano

Website: http://museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/museo-gregoriano-profano.html

GPS coordinates: 41.90620,12.45260

Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:14