Leonardo's Last Supper Milan is displayed in the former refectory of the Santa Maria delle Grazie complex. A visit takes careful planning: reservations are required for everyone, and the time inside the refectory is limited.
- Location: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2, Milan
- Getting there: Metro lines 1 and 2, tram 16, and buses 50 and 169 serve the area
- Typical museum hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 8:15 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Visit length: 15 minutes in the refectory
Why advance planning matters
Advance planning matters because every visitor needs a reservation, even if admission is free. The Last Supper Museum normally opens Tuesday through Sunday and closes on Mondays, January 1 and December 25, unless the Ministry of Culture indicates otherwise.
Leonardo da Vinci painted the work on the refectory wall between 1495 and 1498, after Ludovico Sforza commissioned it. The Last Supper and Santa Maria delle Grazie joined the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980.
Because reservations are required for all ages and ticket types, check availability before building the rest of your day around the visit.
How do you book an official timed entry?
Book a timed reservation through the official Last Supper Museum channels, and check the official site before you go for current booking details.
Reservations generally open in quarterly blocks: September for November–January, December for February–April, March for May–July, and June for August–October. Additional tickets are released online every Wednesday at noon for the following week.
The official online platform allows up to five tickets per booking. The call center allows up to nine, while group bookings by email are for groups of at least ten. The booking call-center number is +39 02 92800360; the group booking email is cenacologruppi@adartem.art.
Full admission costs €15 for visitors aged 25 and older; visitors aged 18 to 25 pay €2, and admission is free for those under 18. Reservations are still mandatory for free admission. Individual tickets are issued in the visitor’s name, and names, dates and times cannot be changed after purchase. Tickets are non-refundable.
How do you get to Santa Maria delle Grazie from Hotel Parma?
Public transport is a practical way to reach Santa Maria delle Grazie, which is in Milan’s Area C, where driving into the zone requires an entrance fee. For broader route planning, see this guide to getting around Milan.
Gerusalemme and Domodossola FN stations are within about seven minutes’ walk of Hotel Parma. Near the museum, metro line 1 stops at Cadorna or Conciliazione, while line 2 serves Cadorna. Tram 16 stops at Santa Maria delle Grazie; buses 50 and 169 stop on Via Boccaccio.
What should you expect during the visit?
The museum allows 15 minutes in the refectory and admits a maximum of 40 visitors at a time. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your reservation to collect your ticket at the ticket office; visitors who arrive later lose their admission rights.
Bulky luggage is not allowed, and food and beverages are prohibited. A limited number of lockers are available for emergency use, for up to 60 minutes and subject to availability.
What can you combine with the visit?
The church and museum have separate entrances and different rules, so a church visit does not grant access to the Last Supper. Entry to the church is free.
Its published hours are Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; in July and August, the morning hours end at 12:30 p.m. On Sundays and holidays, hours are 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Religious services may affect these hours.
To fit other central sights into the same day, use this one-day Milan route as a planning companion.
What are the visitor rules and accessibility details?
Keep the museum and church entrances distinct in your plans, and follow the museum’s arrival and luggage rules. The museum describes the 15-minute visit arrangement as an experimental phase.
Before setting out, confirm opening and booking details with the Last Supper Museum; church hours can also vary for religious services.
FAQs
Where is Leonardo’s Last Supper displayed?
It is displayed in the former refectory of the Santa Maria delle Grazie complex at Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2, Milan.
Does a church visit include access to the painting?
No. The church and museum have separate entrances, and church admission does not include access to the former refectory.
How early should you arrive?
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the booked time to collect your ticket at the ticket office.