Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition Returns to San Francisco at St. Mary’s Cathedral
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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition Returns to San Francisco at St. Mary’s Cathedral
Unique, Never-Before-Seen Perspective of Michelangelo’s Masterpieces
Opens to the Public Saturday, June 21
2 June 2025 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA — If you missed the movie Conclave—or, more to the point, the recent election of the first Pope from the United States —this is the next best thing. The internationally acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition returns to San Francisco for a three-month summer engagement at the city’s iconic St. Mary’s Cathedral (1111 Gough Street, San Francisco), opening to the public on Saturday, June 21. NOTE: Tickets are only available for advance purchase online. Go to https://chapelsistine.com/exhibits/san-francisco/
Presented by SEE Global Entertainment, the exhibition offers a unique, never-before-seen perspective of Michelangelo’s masterpieces from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. Using high-definition licensed photography and an innovative printing technique, the ceiling frescoes have been recreated in their original dimensions, allowing visitors to view the art up close—every brushstroke, every hue—without traveling to Rome.
“We’re thrilled to return to San Francisco with Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel,” said Martin Biallas, President & CEO of SEE Global Entertainment, Inc. “This city has embraced unique art experiences, and we’re especially excited to announce that additional exhibitions—including Titanic and The Smurfs—are coming soon to our new venue at Fisherman’s Wharf.”
“This exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity to bring timeless beauty and spiritual significance to people of all backgrounds,” added Mark Silva, Special Events Director, St. Mary’s Cathedral. “We are honored to host this masterwork once again.”
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition has attracted sold-out audiences in cities across the United States, including Chicago, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Charleston, and Atlanta. In San Francisco, visitors will once again enjoy add-on experiences and audio guides for deeper exploration.
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption—known to locals as St. Mary’s Cathedral—is itself an architectural landmark. Built in 1970 after fire destroyed its predecessor, the cathedral incorporates both traditional and modern design and serves as the Mother Church for the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Produced by Los Angeles-based SEE Global Entertainment, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition holds the exclusive worldwide rights to the fresco reproductions through Bridgeman Images. For more information, visit https://chapelsistine.com
Tickets are now on sale online at https://chapelsistine.com/exhibits/san-francisco/
General Admission
• Adults: $26 weekday, $28 weekend
• Kids: $16 every day
• Military & Student: $18 every day
• Seniors: $24 weekday, $26 weekend
VIP Admission (with special access)
• VIP Adults: $34 weekday, $36 weekend
• VIP Kids: $22 every day
• VIP Military & Student: $24 every day
• VIP Seniors: $32 weekday, $34 weekend
ABOUT SEE© GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT:
The SEE© Family of Companies represents the finest in themed entertainment. Working with major Hollywood studios, record companies, sports franchises, and legendary individuals, SEE has become the one source for truly great, expansive entertainment. SEE is led by President Martin Biallas, a Hollywood veteran of 30 years. For more info, please visit www.seeglobalentertainment.com and www.martinbiallas.com.
ABOUT ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL:
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption serves as the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, encompassing San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties. Designed by Pietro Belluschi with engineering consultant Pier Luigi Nervi, the cathedral was dedicated in 1971 and is considered a bold expression of post-Vatican II liturgical architecture. Notable works include Richard Lippold’s baldacchino and bronze sculptures by Enrico Manfredi.