Art & Design Museums in Malta
Painting galleries, sculpture collections, design and contemporary art – from the Old Masters to the present day.
Port Region (4)
Western Malta (3)
Gozo (1)
Northern Malta (1)
Art & Design Museums in Malta: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 9 art and design museums in Malta, spread across 4 regions and 5 towns and cities. Most of them are in Port Region (4), Western Malta (3), and Gozo (1).
At the city level, Valletta (4), Mdina (2), and Naxxar (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several art and design museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, and the middle half charge between €10 and €12.50.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 art and design museums in Malta
The best-known art and design museums in Malta
MUŻA – The National Community Art MuseumArt · Valletta
Mdina Cathedral MuseumArt · Mdina
Wignacourt MuseumHistory · Rabat- Grand Master’s PalaceHistory · Valletta
- Palazzo ParisioCastles & Palaces · Naxxar
- Gozo Cathedral MuseumArt · Victoria
Palazzo Falson Historic House MuseumHistory · Mdina- St John’s Co-Cathedral and MuseumArt · Valletta
Teatru ManoelHistory · Valletta
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many art and design museums are there in Malta?
Our directory currently lists 9 art and design museums in Malta across 5 towns and cities.
What are the best-known art and design museums in Malta?
Some of the best known are MUŻA – The National Community Art Museum, Mdina Cathedral Museum, Wignacourt Museum, Grand Master’s Palace, and Palazzo Parisio.
Which art and design museums in Malta are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as MUŻA – The National Community Art Museum, Mdina Cathedral Museum, and Wignacourt Museum.
Which art and design museums in Malta are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including MUŻA – The National Community Art Museum and Gozo Cathedral Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit art and design museums in Malta?
A regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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