Gregoriano Profano Museum, Archaeological museum in Vatican City
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
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