Opening times and access for the Sansevero Chapel
The Sansevero Chapel is open every day from 9.00 to 19.00, except Tuesday, when it is closed. The last entry is at 18.30, half an hour before closing, and entry is only permitted with an advance online booking for the date and time slot.
Opening times, day by day
From Wednesday to Monday, the Sansevero Chapel opens at 9:00 and closes at 19:00, with the last entry at 18:30. It remains closed on Tuesdays: this is the only day of the week when entry is not permitted. Further details on the best time to visit, beyond the simple opening hours, are in when to visit.
Why booking is mandatory
Daily entries are limited: entry is by time slot, booked online in advance, with a maximum of thirty people per slot. Those arriving at the door on Via De Sanctis hoping to buy a same-day ticket without a prior booking are normally not admitted. Further details are in booking required.
Who leads the groups
A guide may accompany up to thirty people if the visit has been booked through the group platform; otherwise, the limit is nine. This is one of the reasons why guided tours on offer vary in size, from small groups to larger visits.
Free entry
Children up to the age of nine enter free of charge. For all others, there are different rates based on age and ticket type, but for the most up-to-date amount, the official museum website, museosansevero.it, or the booking process itself remains the reference point.
If you are organising a family group visit with young children, check each child’s age before booking: the nine-year threshold for free entry is strict and not approximate.
What happens near the last entry time
At 18.30, half an hour before closing, the last group enters: after that time, the ticket office no longer admits anyone, regardless of the time slot originally booked. Those who have booked a late slot should arrive a few minutes early, not at the last second: the time it takes to cross the historic centre on foot, with its uneven paving, is easy to underestimate if you don’t know the area.
Why the opening hours never change
Unlike many museums that extend their opening hours in high season or reduce them in low season, the Sansevero Chapel maintains the same hours all year round, 9.00–19.00 except on Tuesdays. There are no special evening openings or seasonal early closures, which makes it easier to plan your visit well in advance, even months before your trip.
Public holidays and special days
Any extraordinary changes related to specific holidays can be found on the museum’s official channels: before a trip planned on a public holiday, it is always best to double-check the updated opening hours at the time of booking, rather than assuming the standard schedule. The official reference for information remains museosansevero.it.
What to do if you’ve chosen the wrong day
Anyone who turns up on a Tuesday without realising it will find the door closed and no alternative on site: there is no secondary entrance or reduced hours on that day. The only solution is to return on another day of the week, rebooking from scratch with a new date and time slot.
How the time slots work in practice
Nine hours of opening per day, six days a week, with a timed entry every thirty minutes or so and a maximum of thirty people per slot: doing the maths, the number of visitors allowed in a day remains limited compared to a museum without such restrictions. This is the structural reason why slots fill up, not a way to artificially create urgency in booking.
What to bring on the day of your visit
Booking confirmation is usually received via email or through the app used for booking, along with an identity document if required by those checking entry. There’s no need to print anything: showing the confirmation on your phone is sufficient in the vast majority of cases.
What happens if you change your mind about the time slot
Changing the date or time slot after booking is possible in many cases, depending on the cancellation terms of the option selected. It’s best to check these at the time of booking, so you already know how much flexibility you have if an unexpected event changes your day’s plans. Some options allow free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, while others have different conditions: reading them before confirming avoids last-minute surprises and unnecessary discussions on the day, when it’s too late to make changes without disrupting the rest of your scheduled day.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Sansevero Chapel’s opening hours?
Open daily from 9:00 to 19:00, except on Tuesdays. Last entry is at 18:30.
Is the Sansevero Chapel open on Sundays?
Yes, with the same opening hours as other days of the week: 9:00–19:00, last entry at 18:30. The only day it’s closed is Tuesday.
When is the Sansevero Chapel closed?
On Tuesdays, every week. It’s the most common mistake when planning a visit: I discuss it in when to visit.
Do I need to book even if I want to enter without a guide?
Yes: booking a time slot is mandatory for everyone, with or without a guide. The detail is in booking required.