Highlights of the Last Supper Museum
The Museum of the Last Supper (Italian: Cenacolo Vinciano) is a museum exhibiting Leonardo da Vinci’s mural The Last Supper (painted between 1495 and 1498) in the former refectory of the Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
The architectural complex consisting of the church and monastery was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980. Its registered name is “Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.”
Old Refectory Featuring The Last Supper
Image: Leonardo da Vinci / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain, cropped, resized, and sharpened)The painting depicts the moment when Jesus announced that one of those present would betray him, with the 12 apostles arranged in 4 groups of 3. The linear perspective, with its vanishing point on the rear wall, naturally draws the viewer’s gaze toward Christ’s head.
Because it was painted using an experimental technique that combined tempera and oil paint on dry plaster, it deteriorated faster than traditional frescoes and underwent extensive restoration at the end of the 20th century (1978–1999).
An entrance separate from the church and monastery
Although it stands next to Santa Maria delle Grazie, the museum has a separate entrance from the church itself, marked by a banner reading “CENACOLO VINCIANO” and the flags of the EU and Italy. The refectory miraculously avoided collapsing during the bombing in 1943 during World War II, when much of the monastery was damaged, allowing the mural to survive to the present day. Admission is by timed entry every 15 minutes. Visitors pass through an antechamber that maintains a constant temperature and humidity before proceeding to the former refectory where the mural is located.
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
The former refectory where The Last Supper was painted is part of the Dominican monastery attached to Santa Maria delle Grazie Church. The church itself, including the apse attributed to Renaissance architect Bramante, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the mural in 1980. The church interior can be visited separately from the museum reservation.
Detailed information about the church’s highlights and visiting arrangements is also available in the official information below.
Basic information about the Last Supper Museum
The information below was checked against official sources on October 25, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official website
- Check visiting hours, reservation details, and the latest notices.
https://cenacolovinciano.org/museo/cenacolovinciano.org
- 📍 Address
- Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2, Milano
- 🕒 Opening hours
- Tuesday–Sunday, 8:15–19:00 (last admission at 18:45).
- 🚫 Closed
- Monday. ⚠️ Check the official website for special opening and closure dates.
- 💶 Admission
- Standard admission for visitors aged 25 and over is approximately 15 euros. Prices by ticket type and reservation details are covered in the next section, “Tickets for the Last Supper Museum.”
- ⏱ Visit duration
- Viewing the mural is limited to timed groups of 15 minutes. Allow around 30 minutes, including admission procedures. ⚠️ If you arrive late for your reserved time, you may not be admitted.
Tickets for the Last Supper Museum
Advance reservations are required for all ticket types. Each visit is limited to a maximum of 40 people and 15 minutes to protect the conditions needed to preserve the mural. Below are some representative prices confirmed on the official website for 1 visit.
| Category | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult（INTERO） | 25 years and over | 15 euros |
| Reduced（RIDOTTO） | 18–25 years | 2 euros |
| Free（GRATUITO） | Under 18 years | Free |
A reservation fee of 2 euros is added to each ticket type.
Visitors eligible for the discounted rate must present a passport or identity document proving EU or EEA citizenship (driving licences are not accepted). Prices and conditions may change depending on the period, so be sure to check the latest information on the official website before your visit.
How to make a reservation
Reservations can be made in 3 ways: online, by phone, or by email for groups. Online reservations are limited to 5 tickets per calendar year, phone reservations to 9 tickets, and group email reservations can be made for a minimum of 10 tickets.
Access to the Last Supper Museum
By metro, you can take line M1 to “Cadorna” or “Conciliazione” station, or line M2 to “Cadorna” station. The nearest stop for tram 16 is “Santa Maria delle Grazie”, while the nearest stop for buses 50 and 169 is “Via Boccaccio”. For ticket verification, go to the ticket office at least 30 minutes before your reserved time, then proceed to the museum entrance at least 15 minutes before your reserved time.
For attractions, transport and suggested itineraries, see “Milan: A guide to attractions, food, transportation, and suggested itineraries”.
