Leonardo's Last Supper Museum

Visiting the Last Supper Museum in Milan requires significant advance planning, as there are no ticket sales on site. All tickets must be purchased online, and securing them is widely regarded as one of the most challenging museum bookings in Europe. Tickets are released only four times per year. For instance, tickets for the period from 1 November through 31 January become available on 30 September of that year. In addition, the museum releases a very small number of supplementary tickets every Wednesday at 12:00 PM (Milan time) for dates within the following couple of weeks. As a result, obtaining tickets often requires planning months in advance and checking the booking system diligently each Wednesday. It is, without exaggeration, a rather daunting and time-consuming process. Fortunately, we managed to secure a morning time slot during the week we were visiting Milan. Visitors must arrive at the gate 15 minutes before the scheduled entry time. The visit itself is strictly timed: you are allowed only 15 minutes inside the refectory to view Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. While brief, the controlled environment helps preserve the fragile mural and ensures a quiet, intimate viewing experience. Despite the effort required to obtain tickets, the experience is unequivocally worth it. The painting is breathtaking; even after centuries of deterioration, restoration, and careful preservation, the mastery of Leonardo’s technique remains evident. The composition, the expressions, and the sheer presence of the work are awe inspiring and offer a profound connection to one of the greatest masterpieces in art history. A visit to the Last Supper is unquestionably worth the logistical challenge. It stands as one of Milan’s most extraordinary cultural treasures.

We're from the US and secured our tickets a month in advance. We arrived early via the Metro station close by. A short walk was involved to arrive at the church. Unfortunately there's not a lot of shelter if it's raining. We wished we would've brought umbrellas. No food or drink is allowed and they check your bags to make sure. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the murals very well in English. We enjoyed the tour of the basilica and grounds next door to the murals.

Visiting The Cenacolo Vinciano was an absolutely unforgettable experience and one of the true highlights of my trip to Milan. Seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper in person is profoundly moving in a way no reproduction can convey. The atmosphere in the refectory is calm, respectful, and almost timeless, allowing you to fully appreciate the genius, emotion, and innovation captured in this masterpiece. The visit is perfectly organized, with controlled access that ensures a comfortable and intimate viewing experience. I was late (you should be at the ticket office 30mn before the time indicated on your ticket, but they let me in quickly so I could visit. Even for those who are not art experts, the power of the painting is immediate. I highly recommend it without hesitation.

Wasn't sure what to expect and my thought was, 'it's just a painting', but it's a lot more than that. Very stressful trying to get tickets due to limited numbers being allowed entry for each time slot, but I'd say it was worth it. Scanners pick up food & drink, so its essential to make use of the free lockers. There was a very fed up young man on the desk, but getting a locker was pretty quick. You cannot enter for your time slot until exactly 10 minutes before your booking; their scanning systems just won't allow it. We eventually got told that & realised that staff weren't just being awkward! Waiting is outside in the square, so something to be mindful of if it's raining. There is free entry into the church next door until 5.50pm or a coffee shop opposite. Everything seems to be controlled by automatic doors, so there's no rushing. You can get let out before your 15 minutes is up if needed. Toilets are at the exit, along with a small shop. There are information boards in the waiting area and then further boards in front of The Last Supper & the painting on the opposite wall. I am not a religious person, but you couldn't help but be moved at how amazing it is that the painting has survived for so long.

Seeing The Last Supper is one of those Milan experiences you kind of feel obligated to do, and honestly, it’s worth it — just don’t expect fireworks. Even with prepaid tickets, you still have to go to the building next door to redeem them, then wait until your exact assigned time to enter. They run it super precisely, moving groups of about 20-30 people through a few climate-controlled rooms before you reach the main hall. You wait around five minutes in each section, then get about 15 minutes with the mural itself. Total experience is roughly half an hour. The process feels like airport security meets museum logistics, but it’s designed to protect the painting. Having a tour group in my slot actually helped a lot: I unintentionally learned a ton by listening in, which made the experience more interesting. Without context, it’s easy to just stand there like, “Yep, that’s the painting.” As for the mural itself, it’s cool, historic, and obviously iconic — but it is pretty faded in real life compared to photos. It’s not visually mind-blowing, but knowing you’re standing in front of something Leonardo painted over 500 years ago hits differently. Not thrilling, not overrated either. More of a quiet, respectful “wow, this actually exists” moment.

One chance to see the actual painting. This one of a life time experience. I was surprised to learn the painting was done a wall not. There's many replicas. Visit is set for 15 minutes and best to book tickets in advance.

Finally secured a slot for viewing on my 6th visit to Milan . Exactly as expected , this viewing moved me in more ways than one . Aesthetically inspiring , religiously rooting and spiritually grounding . Grateful for history and how it continues to evoke emotions in us .

We arrived slightly earlier than our timeslot and staff requested us to put our bags in locker first and come back later. The whole visit lasted about 30 minutes. The 2 most famous paintings are 'The Last Supper' and 'The Crucifixion'. Staff will rush you to finish the tour as there will be next group of people coming in.

28OCT2025 Wow! Just an amazing artwork. You MUST see it with a guide to maximize your 15 minutes. Yes, you only get 15 minutes in the room. A guide with before and during will improve your visit substantially. We used Towns of Italy and thought our guide was good. €170 for 2

So worth it to see "The Last Supper" in Milan - amazing experience being there. Buy your tickets in advance and show the entry person your QR code to enter. Do not be late! The tour guide will give you self-guided listening devices.

Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" is one of the (Western) world's most famous paintings. It covers the wall of the dining hall at the monastery. On the opposite wall is the painting "Crucifixion" by Giovanni Donato da Montorfano. Reservations open quarterly and sell out quick. We ended up getting the guided tour ticket. It is stated that ticket holders need to arrive 30 minutes before the booked visiting time. Upon entering the room, you are allotted 15 minutes to view the paintings- small group.

This museum is really well done! They do a great job at pacing groups to keep the humidity at levels that won't further ruin The Last Supper. The history is fascinating. It's very hard to get tickets, but we booked a tour that included them that was worth it. I never realized how big it truly is. Or about the bombing and restoration. Definitely check this out if in Milan!

It was a very cool place in Milan! We went a few months ago but it was hard to purchase tickets directly without a tour group (they get the tickets) The " Last Supper"

Is it worth going to see the Last Supper in Milan? Of course it is! You do have to buy your tickets ahead of time - often many months ahead of time but once here the process is pretty seamless. You check in, show your QR code and they give you an audio guide while you wait for your tour guide. Our tour guide was fabulous and explained everything really well while keeping it fun and answering everyone's questions - even the hokey ones. Note: You are allowed to take pics of the Last Supper and they give you ample time to do so. Was impressed with the whole experience - unlike many in Italy, this one was quite effortless and easy.

Tickets for a viewing book up months in advance, so take care to sign up early. When I finalized my trip they were completely booked thru for 3 months though luckily I managed to find out out about the free tickets available the first Sunday of each month, available only at 12 noon Italy time the Wednesday prior. This meaning waking up at 5:45am NYC time with a reliable and fast internet connection because those babies go fast. Expect some website freezing situations too since as you can imagine the traffic is high for the first 10 minutes when everyone's trying to book. Interestingly enough it looked like they held and released some additional tickets for the following week momentarily as the Sunday tickets were booked up, I guess allowing those people still interested and around to have a chance to book too. Found the staff to be reasonable and professional when I arrived. People start lining up about 30 min in advance of their time slot and the staff checks both your ticket and time. Then you enter the ticket office where they print out a paper ticket for you to show to the entrance staff next door. They are only allowed to admit a certain number of people each viewing so don't be late bc they can't guarantee admittance after around 15 minutes past your time slot. And if you don't have a reserved ticket you'll be turned away.

Even if you aren't an art buff and even if you aren't religious, seeing the Last Supper in person is quite an experience. The Last Supper is a popular art piece painted by Leonardo Da Vinci that depicts the last dinner that Jesus had with his apostles in Jerusalem before he was crucified. The mural was painted in Fresco style; a technique that includes applying pigment onto plaster that was heavily used during the Italian Renaissance. The painting itself is remarkable. The fact that they've been able to preserve this painting for so many years is amazing. It's so interesting to see Da Vinci's depiction of each disciple on the painting. I myself am not very religious, but I wonder how uncomfortable it would have been to be in a room having dinner with Jesus right after he mentioned that someone in the very same room would betray him. Because this painting is ancient and because of its' Fresco style composure, visitors are only allowed to see this masterpiece for 15 minutes. You cannot walk-in to see this painting. Viewings are made by reservation only and can sometimes take months in advance to book. There are no bags or flash photography allowed. You'll have to place large items in a locker during your visit. I came with a small group and tour guide which was helpful because she gave some great insight and back story on the painting. It's low lit inside and there are places to sit. Many people will flock to the front of the painting, so have patience when you're inside. The groups are limited to a certain size, so luckily it'll never be overcrowded. I know that this painting is what people come here for, but don't disregard the other painting on the back wall. It too is equally charming and mustn't be missed.

What more needs to be said. It's the last supper. Amazing that it survived WWII as the church was bombed heavily. Good on the people of the time to sand bag the painting. Last restoration took 20 years and was the work of one woman. Very difficult to get tickets on the day of. Best to book with one of the travel apps. Recommend going first thing in the morning.

Get your tickets early and online .. fills up fast . Outside we listen to a musician playing classical music ..

This beloved painting is well worth a visit and because it's so awesome, tickets to see it sell out months in advance. That said, obviously book as far in advance as possible. This painting on a straight up wall has a very interesting history and I enjoyed seeing old photos of it covered fully by sandbags to protect it from the elements during the war. No, you cannot go to the ticket office to see if you can get lucky for cancellations or something. Unfortunately, it does not work that way. Even if someone does not show up, they don't allow another person to take their place. I saw multiple people get turned away trying their luck.

The Last Supper was a "must see" while in Milan. I purchased walking tour tickets of Milan in order to see this place as all tickets to the Last Supper viewing alone were sold out. The two tickets were booked through New Age and cost 122 Euros on short notice. Large bags must be placed into lockers inside the ticket office. The painting occupied an entire wall and was partially faded from sun exposure shining through the window. I'm not a huge art fan but it was very cool to see one of Leonardo DaVinci's works in person. The time inside is limited and no flash photography is permitted.

Normally tickets book six months in advance but my friend got us tickets about a month before. Covid times. It was still in high demand. We arrived and checked our bags and coats into a locker. They took temperatures before entering the bag check area. Then we waited outside. Masks required inside always. When it was our turn, we went inside. In the first room, we stood on circles until it was time to proceed into the next room. There was minimal presentation and introduction. Only waiting until the next room opened up. Finally it was our time to enter the room. The Last Supper is lit perfectly and there is a diagram so you know what you are looking at. There is plenty of time to look at it and take photos without flash. You even have time to wander to the other image at the other side of the room. There is a tactile version of the Last Supper for those who cannot see. When it's time to go, they have an audio cue and you exit back outside and go back to the bag check to get your stuff. I feel like they could have done more introduction or explanation but maybe everything is very efficient due to this being Covid times.

The painting itself is amazing in person. Seeing one of the most recognizable works of art is an awesome experience that is well worth your time. However, getting a ticket to this place is frustrating. vivaticket.it is the official ticketing website for it. Visit the site as soon as you know what dates you will be in Milan. Figure out when the ticket sales will open up and then hit that website with 10 different devices. Call their number...you probably won't ever actually make it through, but it's worth a shot. I called at least 50 times and never made it through. Sometimes I got close, to the second layer of their phone system, but never actually talked to a real person. The most frustrating thing is that the main reason these tickets are all gone is because resellers swoop in and pick them all up. If you look up "Last supper tickets" you will find 20 different sites all selling for dates that are sold out on the official site. All charging multiple times the official price as well. Sadly, I ended up having to buy my tickets from one of these sites. 73 Euro for two tickets. It included some other tour because the site literally wouldn't let me get just the Last Supper portion of the ticket. It's pretty sad when the actual price should only be 10 Euro a person. There just wasn't any other option for us, I tried multiple devices on the site on the day the sales opened up, called multiple times, there was nothing that could be done. After all the headache though, we still found it worth our time. This was the highlight of Milano without a doubt. If you don't get lucky with your reservation, just suck it up and spend the extra money. It's worth it not to miss it.

Well....given i am a huge leonardo fan, tempted to give 6 stars... A few practical things - keep an eye on the official site that sells tickets (vivaticket) well in advance - the ticket office where you pickup you tickets with reservation is (when facing the entrance to cenacolo) approx 20 meters to your left. - be early - bags will be checked: nu bulky bags or large umbrellas allowed in. However foldable umbrellas seem ok - when entering the room, last supper is to your right. Start taking pictures first! 15 minutes is very short If possible, prepare your visit by reading about what is so special about this painting: technique used to paint, table setting vs other last suppers, colours used...etc.

This famous mural, what's left of it after so many restorations, is more beautiful than you can ever imagine. It was painted on the late 1400s, commissioned by Sforza, Leonardo's main patron. There have been. Lot of restorations but there isn't much of the original left. Kind of sad. The mural was destroyed by humidity even 60 years after it was painted.

It is VERY hard to get tickets to Cenacolo Vinciano. My not-so-trusty Fodor's guidebook informed me that I would need to reserve tickets a month beforehand. So naturally, I felt all these different waves of emotions when I logged onto the site a month AND A HALF beforehand, to find that all of the tickets were already sold out. I discovered that tickets actually go on sale two to three months before the actual date. I really wanted to see it so I started looking for alternatives. I tried my luck by calling the reservation line multiple times a day, but never once got through. I found various Milan 'walking tours' that included a ticket to the Last Supper. But they were all 40 to 60 Euros and I really did not think it was worth it. I also refused to be a part of this monopoly that these tour companies schemed up with. So I was starting to accept that fact that I might not see one of Leo's most famous pieces after all. Here's where I let you in on a secret - one day....I randomly decided to log on to the site. I saw some tickets available for the upcoming days. So that's when I realized that their online system is not accurate. From that point forward, I stalked that site every single hour of every day (during work time of course, when else?). I was determined to get those tickets. This went on for a couple of weeks but they never had the date I needed. Until one day....JACKPOT! THEY HAD IT! I swooped them up so fast, I think it might be a record time for how fast I whipped out my credit card. So the moral of the story? Don't give up. You too can get the 8 Euro tickets and not have to pay a ridiculous amount of money. I have faith in you. Now onto the actual painting. This place is like Fort Knox. They confine you in several hallways before you actually get to see the painting. When you actually do, you only have 15 minutes to seep it all in - (all of the reserved time slots are in 15 minute intervals). There are absolutely no pictures but once you get out, they have a fake painting that you can go nuts with. Bottom line - it was worth it for 8 Euros but had I paid anything more, I would have been pissed.

Tickets are a must to see this treasure. Once you arrive at the allotted time and gain entrance through all the airlocks, you are with a relatively small group for an ample amount of time to really take in and appreciated this masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci. It is really worth the effort taken to see it and understand why this huge painting has such huge importance.

Absolutely, amazingly breathtaking and beautiful!! Words can not describe what I felt when I walked in that room - I almost cried! I am so glad that we got to see The Last Supper in all it's glory! Now, tickets are VERY hard to come by. They go on sale to the public 3 months in advance and most of them are immediately bought up by tour groups. So, instead of paying 15 euros to tour the grounds and see the painting, you are more likely to pay 40 euros. But trust me, it's worth it. Our tour guide (we booked through tickitaly) spoke English and provide a lot of detailed information about the painting, it's history and also the adjoining church. I won't go into the details, you'll have to visit for yourself (or read other reviews).... Keep in mind that only small groups are allowed in at 1 time and you have a maximum of 15 minutes to view the painting, which isn't as long as it seems. It's kind of overwhelming! Please, don't disregard the painting on the opposite wall (The Crucifixion). It was painted simultaneously to the Cenacolo and is very beautiful as well. Also - there are really NO PICTURES. This place was like Ft. Knox. Plus, why ruin a beautiful painting?

So if you want to see the Last Supper, you can't just show up. You have to buy tickets online several months in advance. I have my concierge at American Express handle it 9 months in advance to guarantee the availability on the day I was in Milan. When you go to the museum you mad go into a series of air chambers that control the air and humidity. Also know that idiot tourist have ruined the ability to take a photo here because of flashing. If you pull out a phone or camera, they will literally seize it. So you are warned!! They don't want you to destroy the UNESCO sight.

I decided to visit Milan on a whim and of course, had only a week in advance to rsvp for tickets. But come to find out - tickets aren't as hard to come by as all the guides tell you if you're not traveling in high season, and I was luckily able to reserve one online even with a week's notice and staying for a few short days. Of course, Leonardo's masterpiece (one of) is amazing. What was even better though, was the little museum next door that has a rotational display of several pages from his codex atlanticus. Seeing his artwork is touching, reading how the master's mind works, and his perspectives and approach, is enlightening. Just a note that the people working here are incredibly nice too... and I really appreciate them for making the experience such a fantastic one. Definitely worth the trip.

This is DaVinci's Last Supper we're talking about, so yes you need a reservation, no nobody wants to hear you complaining about it. I visited Milan in the dreary month of November and had no problem making a reservation online a month or so out, but I can imagine that in high season you might need to plan even farther in advance. There are tour options with and without a guide person talking you through everything. The entrance is around the opposite side from the church and museum entrance, so if you've entered through a lovely courtyard area you are on the wrong side. Try to arrive early as all the tours will likely be sold out and it may take a moment to get past everyone lingering in the ticket area/waiting room. You will walk through two sets of doors to dehumidify, helping to preserve the incredibly fragile painting, before you enter the Last Supper room and your 15 minutes of staring in awe start. No photography, though plenty of folks sneak it, just please don't be an idiot and use a flash (it really hurts the painting). Side note: I found the staff incredibly helpful and kind. I ran a bit late due to my overly chatty airbnb host and was about 7 minutes into my tour when I finally arrived. I was sure they were going to turn me away, but thankfully they did not and I got to enjoy my remaining moments with the painting. Arrive early to avoid disaster, but if you can't avoid being late its still worth a try if your group hasn't left the room yet. Be sure to check out the rest of the church and museum when you're done as well.

What can i say that hasn't been said about this AMAZING painting? Tha Leonardo was trying (as he oftentimes did) to experiment a new technique and that, as he started painting he realized that the wall on which he was making such a masterpiece was absorbing the colors faster than he was painting? That The Cenacolo has been through centuries of neglect, survived the bombing of Milan during WW2 by pure chance? That it has gained worldwide recognition (and some doubtful reputation) through the Da Vinci Code? That, once there, i would suggest visiting the beautiful church right next to it? I have come to admire this masterpiece countless times, have seen it before restoration. Cried when it was closed to the public for years. Marveled when they opened it back up... still am in love and always be... True, it is NOT one of those spare of the moment viewing (groups sold out 3 months in advance, single tickets are easier to book). But, if you plan on visiting Milan you MUST admire this amazing painting (no picture does it justice). Yes, you can ONLY spend 15 minutes, yes it feels like Fort Knox... but, it is only to preserve a true World's Wonder!!!! Your eyes, heart and soul will thank you... And, to those of you who wonder.... yes... it looks like a woman was among the disciples... however, that is how youngsters were represent in the iconography back then...

Amazing! I have a newly found appreciation for Leonardo da Vinci, that I'm not sure I would have if I'd not seen this with my own eyes. Although, it has deteriorated over time . . . the depth, texture, and emotion portrayed so masterfully are still evident. This place is a not-to-be-missed stop if you are passing near Milan. It's an easy and short walk from the M1 station. Oh! Yes, we purchased our tickets ahead of time as everyone suggested, and yes, they were sold out the day of our tour.