Italian museums have specific rules that differ from country to country.
Plan your trip →Photography: allowed in most museums (no flash, no tripods, no selfie sticks). Exceptions: Sistine Chapel (no photos), some special exhibitions, some private collections. Bags: backpacks must often be left at guardaroba (cloakroom, free). Small bags/purses are usually fine. No touching: don’t touch anything. Guards will shout. Audio guides: €5–8, usually worth it. Many museums have free apps (download before, museum WiFi is unreliable). Booking: Uffizi, Vatican Museums, Accademia (David), Last Supper, Borghese Gallery ALL require advance booking in summer. Walk-up is possible in winter but risky for popular sites. Free first Sundays: many state museums are free on the first Sunday of the month (Domenica al Museo). Very crowded but free.