Hosted by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, in celebration of our 175th anniversary.
Vatican Unveiled is the largest collection of papal artifacts outside of Rome and is an extensive private collection curated by Father Richard Kunst, an active Catholic priest in Duluth, Minnesota. The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is hosting an exhibit of this unique, historical collection at Mall of America from January 10 to February 1, 2026, in celebration of the Archdiocese’s 175th anniversary and the recent election of the first-ever pope from North America, Pope Leo XIV.
The exhibit will be located through the main Mall of America entrance, on second floor across from J.W. Marriott, from January 10 to February 1, 2026.
Tickets and merchandise can be purchased at the Vatican Unveiled kiosk on first floor of Mall of America from December 1, 2025 to January 30, 2026.
Kiosk merchandise has been chosen to complement tickets for Christmas gift giving, so check your gift recipient’s calendar so you can choose a date that works!
The kiosk location can be found here: Vatican Unveiled, hosted by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis | Mall of America®
Tickets are $25 pre-sale; $30 once the event begins on January 10, 2026.
Go to archspm.org/vaticanunveiled to get on list for pre-sale tickets, with sales starting November 2025.
Go to archspm.org/vaticanunveiled to get on list for pre-sale tickets, with sales starting November 2025.
You will have the ability to create an account with our ticketing vendor, and then choose a new date and time that works for you assuming there is availability. There is no change fee, although the ticket price may vary between your original purchase and the new ticket as the new date and time will be charged at current rate.
We recommend high school age and older due to the delicate and historical nature of these items. This exhibit is a museum format filled with irreplaceable artifacts, ranging from antique weaponry to political documents of significance.
Yes, this exhibit provides wide enough aisles for wheelchairs and scooters to fit.
Yes, groups of ten or more will receive a 20% discount on their tickets. Groups can be as large as 150 for one entrance time, as long as there is ticket availability at that time at the venue.
There are no additional discounts to pricing beyond what is listed here. The ticket price has already been underwritten by generous donors.
The kiosk location can be found here: Vatican Unveiled, hosted by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis | Mall of America®
Tickets and merchandise can be purchased at the Vatican Unveiled kiosk on first floor of Mall of America from December 1, 2025 to January 30, 2026.
Kiosk merchandise has been chosen to complement tickets for Christmas gift giving, so check your gift recipient’s calendar so you can choose a date that works!
Media inquiries: Tom Halden, Director of Communications
Email: vu@archspm.org
We appreciate your interest in sponsoring the Vatican Unveiled exhibit. At this time, we have conversations already underway with potential sponsors. If you are interested in being considered, please send your information to vu@archspm.org.
Pastors and parish administrators will be providing to the Archdiocese names of potential volunteers early November 2025. All volunteers will need a successful background check from their parish within the past 2.5 years.
If you are interested in volunteering:
