6 Beautiful Maltese Museums To Check Out This Summer
Malta’s history is an extremely colourful one. The country boasts some of the most beautiful neolithic temples in existence, alongside Roman, Phoenician Carthaginian, and Norman remains. We’re also lucky enough to have had the Knights of St. John’s architectural, and cultural influence echo through our cities, in tandem with both french and British rule. Fortunately the history of Malta can be easily enjoyed thanks to some brilliant museums around the island. Here are six of our favourites. Enjoy!
1. National War Museum
Location : Fort St Elmo, Valletta.
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9– 6pm
Prices:
- Adults (18 – 59 years): €10.00
- Youths (12 – 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years & over), and Students: €7.50
- Children (6 – 11 years): €5.50
- Infants (1 – 5 years): Free
Collection: Houses two halls dedicated to Malta during World War 1 and World War 2, along with a unique collection of prehistoric items.
2. National Museum of Archaeology
Location: Republic St, Valletta
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am – 6pm
Prices:
- Adults (18 – 59 years): €5.00
- Youths (12 – 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years & over), and Students: €3.50
- Children (6 -11 years): €2.50
- Infants (1 -5 years): Free
Collection: The museum houses items found from the Neolithic Period (5000BC) up until the Phoenician Period (400BC).
3. Malta Maritime Museum
Location: Ex-Naval Bakery Vittoriosa Waterfront, Birgu
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am – 5pm
Prices:
- Adults (18 – 59 years): €5.00
- Youths (12 – 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years & over), and Students: €3.50
- Children (6 -11 years): €2.50
- Infants (1 -5 years): Free
Collection: Encased in this beautiful building, one can find information pertaining to Maltese history within the Mediterranean, along with many models and historical artefacts.
4. Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra Temples
Location: Triq Hagar Qim, Il-Qrendi
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am – 5pm
Prices:
- Adults : €9.00
- Concessions €6.50
- Children: €4
Collection: Two extraordinary temples, along with many artefacts found within them.
5. Wignacourt Museum
Location: College Street, Rabat
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9:30am – 5pm
Prices:
- Adult €5.00
- Senior (61+) €3.50
- Students (12+) €3.50
- Children (7-11) €2.50
- 6 and under – Free
Collection: Showcases and underground level with Punic, Roman, and Christian Hypogea architectural features along with World War II shelters. The main space houses art work by talent local artists as well as other European artist, along with collections of relics of the Order of the Knights of Malta.
6. Inquisitor’s Palace
Location: Triq Il-Palazz Ta’ L-Isqof, Il-Birgu
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am – 5pm
Prices:
- Adults (18 – 59 years): €6.00
- Youths (12 – 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years & over), and Students: €4.50
- Children (6 – 11 years): €3.00
- Infants (1 – 5 years): Free
Collection: The only Inquisitors palace open to the public offering historical reconstructions of how it would have looked during its prime.
