History Center Field Trips: Vatican Splendors

Experience 2,000 years of Vatican art and history

A once in a lifetime opportunity for students and educators
Limited engagement
Opening September 27, 2008 at the Minnesota History Center

Vatican Splendors features more than 200 works of art and historical objects presented in dramatic settings, including the Sistine Chapel and the Tomb of St. Peter. Many items have never before been on public view.

  • Michelangelo items and works by Bernini, Giotti, Guercino and others
  • Artwork dating back to the third century
  • The venerated relics (bone fragments) of St. Peter
  • The oldest known image of the face of Jesus
  • Items from the election of Pope Benedict XVI

From culture to history to art, explore how the Papacy has impacted – and been impacted by – the world throughout the centuries.

School Group Admission Policies

  • School group tickets now on sale.
  • Advance reservations required.
  • No discounts apply.
  • Book your field trip today! Call 651-259-3400 or fill out an online request form.

Select one of these options

Vatican Package

  • Includes admission to Vatican Splendors and all other History Center exhibits
  • K-12 student group rate: $6 per student
  • One complimentary chaperone ticket is provided for every ten tickets purchased
  • Additional adults are charged the group rate of $17 per person
  • Allow 1 to 2 hours for this package

Vatican PLUS Package

  • Includes admission to Vatican Splendors and all other History Center exhibits PLUS one 50-minute classroom History Lesson. Select from a variety of hands-on interactive lessons to support your curriculum.
  • K-12 student group rate: $10 per student
  • One complimentary chaperone ticket is provided for every ten tickets purchased
  • Additional adults are charged the group rate of $17 per person
  • Allow 2 to 3 hours for this package

Audio tour available for a nominal fee. Exhibition text and audio tour presented in English and Spanish.

Download a free Educators Guide (secular or religious)

Educator's Open House

Mark your calendars for the Educators open house on Tuesday, September 30, 4 to 7 p.m. Registered educators will tour Vatican Splendors free of charge.