Leonardo’s Last Supper is displayed at the Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano at Santa Maria delle Grazie, one of the museums in Milan that requires advance planning. Reservations are mandatory, and the short timed visit means you should check the booking rules before setting out.
- Location: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Milan.
- Visit length: 15 minutes, with up to 40 visitors admitted at a time.
- Opening pattern: Tuesday through Sunday, 8:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; last admission is at 6:45 p.m.
- Booking: Advance reservations are required for everyone, including free admissions.
Where to see the Last Supper
The Last Supper is in the Refectory of the Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano, at Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2. After this full official name, it’s easiest to refer to it as the museum. The work is Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, and the visit takes place inside the Refectory.
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Why advance reservations matter
You need a reservation before visiting, regardless of your age or ticket category. The museum requires advance reservations for infants and for free admissions as well as paid tickets, so don’t assume that a free entry means you can arrive without booking.
Reservations open in quarterly blocks: in September for November through January; in December for February through April; in March for May through July; and in June for August through October. The museum also releases additional tickets online every Wednesday at noon for the following week, with availability updated daily.
Online bookings allow up to five tickets, while the call center allows up to nine. Groups booking ten or more tickets can make arrangements by email. Prices are €15 for visitors aged 25 and older, €2 for visitors aged 18 to 25, and free for those under 18.
Entry times and visitor rules
Arrive 30 minutes before your booked time; late arrivals forfeit entry. The visit itself lasts 15 minutes, and the museum admits no more than 40 visitors at a time.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with last admission at 6:45 p.m. It is closed every Monday and on January 1 and December 25, unless otherwise indicated by the Ministry of Culture.
Bulky luggage, food and drinks are prohibited. Timed lockers at the ticket office can hold items for up to 60 minutes, subject to availability. Flash photography and video recording are not allowed inside the Refectory. The museum is accessible to people with mobility difficulties and has a tactile model of the Last Supper.
How do you get to the museum by public transport?
The museum is in Milan’s city center and Area C, where vehicle entry has a fee. The museum lists several routes you can use to plan your journey:
- Metro: Line 1 stops at Cadorna and Conciliazione; line 2 stops at Cadorna.
- Tram: Line 16 stops at S. Maria delle Grazie.
- Bus: Routes 50 and 169 stop at Via Boccaccio.
From Porta Venezia station, the connections around Milan can help you plan for your starting point and booked entry time.
The museum visit can be one stop in a full day of exploring Milan.
You can plan a day in Milan starting from Porta Venezia around the timed visit.
Before you go: Opening details, ticket availability and booking arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Can you visit the Last Supper without a reservation?
No. Advance reservations are mandatory for every visitor and every ticket type, including free admission.
How long does the Last Supper visit take?
The timed visit lasts 15 minutes. You must arrive 30 minutes before your booked time.
Is the museum accessible to people with mobility difficulties?
Yes. The museum is accessible to people with mobility difficulties and has a tactile model of the Last Supper.