Museums in Malta
22 museums in Malta.
Top museums in Malta
National Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum
Malta’s museum scene reflects the islands’ layered history, from prehistoric settlement and Roman life to the era of the Knights of St John and British rule. In Valletta, Mdina, Rabat, and the Three Cities, visitors can move between palace rooms, wartime spaces, and archaeological collections within short distances. Mooseum helps make sense of this compact but varied landscape, especially if you want to connect sites across different towns in one trip.
Archaeology is a strong thread across the country. Places such as Domvs Romana in Rabat and Għar Dalam in Birżebbuġa reveal everyday life and deep prehistory, while museums on Gozo add another perspective through local finds and island history. Historic houses like Casa Rocca Piccola show how noble families lived, and smaller interpretation centres help explain fortifications, trade, religion, and domestic life in ways that are easy to follow.
Gozo has its own distinct museum character, centered around Victoria’s Cittadella and nearby heritage sites. The Gozo Museum of Archaeology, Gozo Nature Museum, and Gran Castello Historic House are especially useful for understanding the island beyond a day-trip overview. Using Mooseum, visitors can explore museums by theme and location, whether they are interested in military architecture, geology, folk life, or the long continuity of settlement across the Maltese islands.
Map of museums in Malta
Museums in Malta: questions
- How many museums are there in Malta?
- Mooseum lists 22 museums in Malta.
- What kinds of museums are in Malta?
- Of the 17 whose type we know, the most common are archaeology museums (4), military museums (3), historic houses, palaces and castles (2) and transport museums (2).
- Archaeology museums covering prehistory, Roman Malta, and cave deposits, including Domvs Romana and Għar Dalam
- Historic houses and palaces that illuminate aristocratic and urban life, such as Casa Rocca Piccola and Gran Castello Historic House
- Fortification and military heritage linked to the Knights of St John, coastal defense, and the walled cities of Valletta and Mdina
- Gozo museums within the Cittadella area that combine archaeology, natural history, and local island identity
- Compact museum geography that makes it practical to pair collections with walks through historic streets, bastions, and harbor towns
- Check opening days and last entry times in advance, especially for smaller sites and museums on Gozo, where hours can be more limited outside peak season.
- If you are visiting Valletta, Mdina, and Rabat on the same trip, group nearby museums together to save time since many are within walking distance of each other.
- Use the ferry schedule when planning Gozo museum visits, and allow extra travel time on weekends, public holidays, or windy days that may affect crossings.
- Summer afternoons can be very hot, so many visitors prefer indoor museums in the middle of the day and outdoor heritage sites earlier or later.
All museums in Malta
Every museum in Malta listed on Mooseum. Search by name or type.
