Vatican Museums by NightMusei Vaticani sotto le stelle

Seasonal late-night openings of the Vatican Museums (typically Fridays from early September to late October), allowing locals and visitors to tour the galleries by moonlight. The initiative often includes special events like live concert performances inside the museums (e.g. military band concerts in the Braccio Nuovo) 1. It provides an alternative evening cultural outing for Romans and Vatican residents when the museums would normally be closed.

Implemented after 2010 as a project by the Vatican Museums (e.g. under Director Antonio Paolucci) to engage Roman and Vatican communities with art and faith outside normal hours 1. It acknowledges local people who work during the day, offering them a chance to experience Vatican heritage and concerts in a unique nocturnal setting. It reflects the Vatican’s effort to become more inclusive of Roman citizens as part of their 'People of God'.