Michelangelo – A Different View
December 22 2025 – February 8 2026
ON SALE NOW – Early Bird Tickets from $39*
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This summer, experience one of history’s greatest artistic achievements like never before. Michelangelo – A Different View, under license from the Vatican Museums, brings the Sistine Chapel’s iconic frescoes exclusively to Wellington.
For the first time in Aotearoa, visitors will encounter more than 50 stunning reproductions of Michelangelo’s masterpieces — including a life-size 4.9m x 22m version of The Genesis and an almost original-sized 5.4m x 5.4m The Last Judgment. Unlike the Vatican, where millions crane their necks for a distant glimpse, this exhibition invites you to see the works from just two metres away.
Presented by The Stetson Group, the team behind The Art of Banksy, this once-in-a-lifetime event transforms how we view the genius of the Renaissance.
Key Information
Dates: 22 December 2025 – 8 February 2026
Tickets:
- Early Bird (until 21 December): $39*
- General Admission (from 22 December): $45*
- Children 12 & under: FREE (with adult)
- * Disclaimer: All advertised ticket prices are exclusive of applicable booking fees. Booking fees are charged per transaction and may vary depending on the method of purchase and ticketing provider.
On Sale: From Monday 6 October via stetsongroup.com
Every ticket purchased goes in the draw to WIN a trip for two to Rome, including entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (T&Cs apply).
What to Expect
- Immersive Experience: Walk amongst full-scale reproductions, up close and at your own pace.
- VIP Guided Tours: Join theologian Dr Christopher Longhurst, who spent 17 years at the Vatican, for unique insights into Michelangelo’s artistry.
- Audio Guides: Explore details and stories behind each fresco using your own device and headphones.
- Additional Works: Alongside Michelangelo, view reproductions of frescoes by Botticelli, Perugino, Ghirlandaio and Rosselli, offering deeper historical context.
Wellingtonians and visitors to our city will be able to take a step back in time at this awe-inspiring exhibition.
Why See It?
Most New Zealanders may never stand inside the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo – A Different View offers the closest experience possible outside of Vatican City. Discover the fusion of art, science, faith and mythology that makes these frescoes timeless.
“This is the closest we’ll get to the real thing anytime soon. And the fact they’ll be just metres away, is extraordinary.” — Stewart Macpherson, The Stetson Group
Don’t Miss Out
Visitor numbers are limited. Secure your Early Bird tickets now and step into a world where Renaissance genius meets modern exhibition design.
