Vatican Splendors is located at:
Florida International Museum,
St. Petersburg, FL
One of the largest collections of Vatican
art and historical objects ever viewed in
North America
“Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Swiss Guard” will present unique objects illustrating the Vatican’s impact on history and culture through 2,000 years. The timing of the exhibition commemorates the 500th anniversary of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the founding of the Vatican Museums, Michelangelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the establishment of the Papal Swiss Guard.
Approximately 200 rare objects will be presented in contextual environments, such as the recreated tomb of Saint Peter. Items in the collection—which includes tiaras; mosaics; paintings; works by well-known sculptors; papal rings and jewels; intricately embroidered silk vestments;
precious objects from the Papal Mass; armor, swords and vestments of the Papal Swiss Guard; and gifts to the popes from notables such as Napoleon and the Dalai Lama—are on loan from the Vatican Museums, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, the Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, the Apostolic Floreria, private collections and the Papal Swiss Guard.
The exhibition also will feature actual objects relating to the election of Pope Benedict XVI, such as election ballots, patens and urns used in voting, a ceremonial vestment and an actual white smoke cartridge announcing the election.
Photo (c) Governatorato of the Vatican City State.
"Vatican Splendors" is organized and circulated in conjunction with the
Governatorato of the Vatican City State. The exhibition is produced by
Evergreen Exhibitions in association with the Florida International Museum.
Vatican Splendors: St. Petersburg, FL
Non-School Groups
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Regular Ticket Price
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Group Ticket Price
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Adult (13-61)
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$20.00
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$15.00
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Senior (62+)
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$17.00
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$15.00
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Children (6-12)
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$13.00
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$13.00
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School Groups
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Group Ticket Price
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Students (grades K-12)
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$6.00
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College Students
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$15.00
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