History Museums in Malta
Museums telling the story of German and European history – from cultural history to the recent past.
Port Region (21)
Western Malta (6)
Gozo (5)
Northern Malta (2)
History Museums in Malta: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 34 history museums in Malta, spread across 4 regions and 14 towns and cities. Most of them are in Port Region (21), Western Malta (6), and Gozo (5).
At the city level, Valletta (11), Birgu (5), and Rabat (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several history museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €12.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 3 offer dedicated programs for families, and 8 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 history museums in Malta
The best-known history museums in Malta
- Ġgantija Archaeological ParkArchaeology · Xagħra
- Ħal Saflieni HypogeumArchaeology · Paola
- Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological ParkArchaeology · Qrendi
- Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric ComplexArchaeology · Ħal Tarxien
- Fort St AngeloHistory · Birgu
Fort St Elmo and the National War MuseumHistory · Valletta
National Museum of ArchaeologyArchaeology · Valletta
MUŻA – The National Community Art MuseumArt · Valletta
Domvs RomanaArchaeology · Rabat
Malta Maritime MuseumHistory · Birgu
History museums in Malta with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible history museums in Malta
- Ġgantija Archaeological ParkArchaeology · Xagħra
- Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric ComplexArchaeology · Ħal Tarxien
- National Museum of ArchaeologyArchaeology · Valletta
- MUŻA – The National Community Art MuseumArt · Valletta
- Domvs RomanaArchaeology · Rabat
- Malta Maritime MuseumHistory · Birgu
Fortress Builders Interpretation CentreHistory · Valletta- Gozo Cathedral MuseumArt · Victoria
Malta Aviation MuseumTechnology · Ta’ Qali
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many history museums are there in Malta?
Our directory currently lists 34 history museums in Malta across 14 towns and cities.
What are the best-known history museums in Malta?
Some of the best known are Ġgantija Archaeological Park, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, and Fort St Angelo.
Which history museums in Malta are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 23 are open, such as Ġgantija Archaeological Park, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, and Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park.
Which history museums in Malta are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ġgantija Archaeological Park, Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, and National Museum of Archaeology. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit history museums in Malta?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €35. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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