They display works from the immense collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.

The Vatican Museums are a complex of museums located in Vatican City, the official residence of the Pope. Founded in the early 16th century, the museums are home to some of the world's most important artistic and cultural artifacts, from classical sculptures to Renaissance paintings. The vast collection ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to modern masterpieces, and is housed in a number of galleries and buildings within the Vatican walls.

The museums are home to some of the world's most famous works of art, including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes and Raphael's Vatican Stanze. The Sistine Chapel is particularly renowned and draws millions of visitors every year. Other highlights of the museum include the Vatican Pinacoteca, which houses a large collection of Italian paintings; the Greek Cross Gallery, which features classical sculptures; and the Vatican Library, which contains a number of rare books, manuscripts and archives. The museum also houses the Vatican Necropolis, an underground archaeological site that contains tombs and other ancient artifacts.