Both visitors and residents of Rome alike usually find it quite a hassle to visit the Vatican Museums. Traditionally, the hours have been short and the crowds massive. But, starting in 2008, the Vatican is imposing new hours with hopes of remedying the situation.
From 2 January 2008, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel will be open from 8:30am to 6:00pm, with the last entrance at 4:00pm. The entrance fee will also go up this year - from 13 euro to 14 euro.
For a complete schedule of Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel hours for 2008, visit the Vatican Museums website.
