Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper (the Cenacolo Vinciano) covers the end wall of the old refectory beside the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Seeing it takes planning: every ticket, even a free one, must be booked on the museum’s official site, visits last 15 minutes for up to 40 people, and tickets are released in batches months ahead that sell out fast. As of October 2026 a ticket costs €15, €2 for ages 18–25 and nothing for under-18s, and the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15–19:00. Arrive at least 30 minutes early with ID.
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Why the Last Supper matters
Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, asked Leonardo to paint the refectory of the Dominican friars in the 1490s, and he worked on it until about 1498. He chose the most dramatic moment of the story: Christ has just said that one of the twelve will betray him, and the apostles recoil, argue and question in groups of three, while Judas clutches his money bag in the shadow. The perspective lines of the room lead straight to Christ’s head. Instead of true fresco, Leonardo experimented with paint on dry plaster so he could work slowly, and it began to flake within his lifetime. It survived damp, Napoleonic troops and a 1943 bomb that destroyed the refectory roof, and a 21-year restoration finished in 1999. The church and the convent with the Last Supper are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What you’ll see
- The Last Supper: about 4.6 by 8.8 metres, seen from the far end of a quiet, climate-controlled hall. Fifteen minutes is enough to take in the whole scene and then the details: the hands, the tablecloth, the landscape through the windows.
- The Crucifixion: on the opposite wall, Donato Montorfano’s fresco of 1495, in far better condition because it was painted in the traditional way.
- Santa Maria delle Grazie: the church next door, with Bramante’s light-filled Renaissance tribune and cloister. It is a separate visit and a working church.
Tickets and how to visit
Prices and rules from the Cenacolo Vinciano museum, as of October 2026:
- Full ticket (€15): from age 25. Reduced (€2): ages 18–25. Free: under-18s; on the first Sunday of the month, free tickets are also booked online.
- Booking is compulsory for everyone: online through the museum’s official ticketing (Vivaticket), up to 5 tickets per order, or by phone on +39 02 92800360, up to 9. There is no walk-up queue, and each person can buy at most 5 tickets per calendar year.
- Release windows: tickets go on sale in batches, roughly every three months. September to December 2026 went on sale on 23 June 2026 at noon, and the next batch, for early 2027, had not been announced by 4 October 2026: watch the museum’s news page and book the moment sales open.
- Last-minute tickets: every Wednesday at noon the museum releases extra tickets for the following week, online only, for individual visitors.
- Named entry: tickets are nominative and non-transferable, and you need ID to collect them. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your time.
- Visits: 15 minutes, up to 40 people per group, through airlocks that protect the painting.
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 8:15–19:00 (last entry 18:45); closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. Occasional staff assemblies close it for a few hours, as on 15 September 2026.
- Bags: bulky bags are not allowed; use the free lockers (up to 60 minutes, limited space). No food or drink.
- Sold out? Licensed guided tours that include the Last Supper are sold by authorised operators at a higher price. Avoid resellers offering “skip-the-line” entry at large mark-ups.
How long to allow and when to go
The visit itself is 15 minutes, but with the 30-minute arrival time and the church next door, allow about an hour and a half. Early-morning and late-afternoon groups are calmer. If you miss the main release, check the Wednesday extra tickets every week and keep your dates flexible.
Accessibility
The museum route is wheelchair accessible. It also offers a tactile model of the Last Supper, audio descriptions, sign-language guides and an easy-read guide for visitors with intellectual disabilities.
Getting there
The museum is in Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, west of the centre. Take metro line M1 to Conciliazione or lines M1 and M2 to Cadorna, both about a 10-minute walk away, or tram 16, which stops in front of the church. From the Duomo it is about 2 km, a 25-minute walk.
Combine it with
Pair your slot with the Duomo and its rooftop terraces, 15 minutes away by metro, or walk on to the Sforza Castle and Sempione Park. Plan your stay with our Milan travel guide, take the train to Lake Como, and see our city sightseeing guide.
The Last Supper FAQ
How do I get tickets for The Last Supper?
Book on the museum’s official site, cenacolovinciano.org, or by phone. Booking is compulsory for every visitor. Tickets are released in batches months ahead and sell out quickly; extra tickets for the following week go on sale online every Wednesday at noon.
When do Last Supper tickets for 2027 go on sale?
As of 4 October 2026 the date had not been announced. The last batch, for September to December 2026, went on sale on 23 June 2026, so expect the next one a few months before the dates it covers.
How much does The Last Supper cost?
As of October 2026, €15 for adults from 25, €2 for ages 18–25 and free for under-18s, always with a compulsory booking. Guided tours sold by licensed operators cost more.
How long can you see The Last Supper?
Fifteen minutes, in groups of up to 40 people. The limit protects the fragile painting from humidity and dust.
Is The Last Supper open on Mondays?
No. The museum is closed on Mondays, 1 January and 25 December, and open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 to 19:00.
Can I see The Last Supper without a ticket?
No. There is no walk-up entry. If you can’t get a ticket, try the Wednesday releases for the following week or a licensed guided tour, and visit Santa Maria delle Grazie church itself.