National Museum of Fine Arts
- +356 2295 4341
The National Museum of Fine Arts presents a multifaceted overview of art and artistic expression in Malta from the late medieval period to the contemporary. It is set in a complimenting historic Read more about National Museum of Fine Arts
Archaeology Museum in Gozo
- +356 2155 6144
The Gozo Museum of Archaeology aims to illustrate the rich cultural history of the island of Gozo from prehistoric times to the early modern period. The museum incorporates themes like burials Read more about Archaeology Museum in Gozo
National Museum of Archaeology
- +356 2123 9375
The National Museum of Archaeology currently houses a spectacular range of artefacts dating back to Malta’s Neolithic period; from the Ghar Dalam phase (5200 BC) up to the Tarxien phase (2500 BC). It Read more about National Museum of Archaeology
Malta Aviation Museum
- +356 2141 6095
The Malta Aviation Museum is located on the ex-RAF Ta’ Qali Airfield and is spread out within two large Romney Huts and an even larger hanger. Malta’s heavy participation and air bombardment in the Se Read more about Malta Aviation Museum
The Malta at War Museum
- +356 2180 0992
The Malta at War Museum is Malta’s best presented testimonial of its great ordeal during World War Two. The tour comprises viewing of the unique ‘Malta G.C.’ original wartime documentary; a guided Read more about The Malta at War Museum
The National War Museum
- +356 2295 4000
The National War Museum is located in the building known as the old Drill Hall of Lower Fort St Elmo, Valletta. The fort was built in the mid 16th century by the military engineer Pietro Pardo. It Read more about The National War Museum
Folklore Museum
- +356 21 562 034
The Folklore Museum incorporates a wide range of exhibits illustrating the domestic, rural and traditional ways of life in the agrarian economy of the Maltese Islands in centuries past. The Folklore Read more about Folklore Museum
Palace Armoury
- +356 21 249 349
The Palace Armoury is one of the world’s greatest arms collections housed in their original buildings, and ranks among the most valuable historic monuments of European culture. The Knights of St John Read more about Palace Armoury

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National Museums in Malta

Malta has no Louvre or Guggenheim, and apart from a Caravaggio, no collections of priceless works of art... however, a visit to a museum is a very much recommended option to delve deeper into local culture or periods in Malta's history.

Museums in Malta are usually situated within historic buildings which are an attraction in themselves. They cover a wide set of interests from Maltese maritime history to the years of the Knights of St John to the more recent events of World War II. Archaeology, fine arts, folklore and aviation are other topics covered by various museums around Malta and Gozo.

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Palace Armoury

Grandmasters Palace, Palace Square, Valletta City

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Archaeology Museum in Gozo

Triq Bieb l-Imdina, The Citadel, Victoria - Rabat

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Malta Maritime Museum

Ex-Naval Bakery, Vittoriosa Waterfront, Birgu - Vittoriosa

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National Museum of Archaeology

Auberge de Provence, Republic Street, Valletta City

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The Malta at War Museum

Birgu - Vittoriosa

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Folklore Museum

Melite Bernardo De Opuo Street, The Citadel, Victoria - Rabat

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National Museum of Fine Arts

South Street, Valletta City

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The National War Museum

Old Drill Hall, Lower Fort St. Elmo, Valletta City

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Malta Aviation Museum

Ta' Qali, Attard, ATD 4000

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National Museum of Fine Arts

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National Museum of Archaeology

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The National War Museum

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