Gozo Nature Museum

About the museum

The Gozo Nature Museum stands in the Ċittadella, the fortified old town of Victoria. It presents the natural heritage of the island, with an audio-visual experience about the terrestrial Natura 2000 sites of Gozo and the fragile habitats that shelter endemic plants and animals. Further displays introduce the seabird species that breed on Gozo, and a dedicated room looks at the Natura 2000 site of the Ċittadella itself, whose ecology supports rare plants and several species of bat.

Other exhibits show the many uses of local Globigerina limestone, for example through a model windmill built of the stone, and explain how stones formed in water differ from sedimentary ones. Preserved fish are on show as stuffed specimens. At the back of the building a small garden planted with typical garigue vegetation offers a close look at indigenous plants and views of the cathedral.

Since March 2026 parts of the building have been closed while Heritage Malta prepares the new Gozo Museum, which will tell the history of the island. The Natura 2000 displays on the upper floor, the recreational spaces and the garden remain open free of charge. Once the work is finished the building is planned to be used for Heritage Malta’s administration.

Highlights

• Audio-visual experience on the Natura 2000 sites of Gozo
• Displays on seabirds that breed on the island
• Room on the Natura 2000 site of the Ċittadella, home to rare plants and bats
• Garden with garigue plants and views of Gozo Cathedral

Permanent exhibitions

• Natura 2000 sites of Gozo – An audio-visual experience on the terrestrial Natura 2000 sites of Gozo, their habitats and the plants and animals found only on the islands, with displays on breeding seabirds.
• The Natura 2000 site of the Ċittadella – A room on the ecology of the fortified Ċittadella, which supports rare plants and local fauna, including several species of bat.

Operated by

Heritage Malta

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Some areas cannot be fully reached by visitors with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

Indoor and outdoor seating area and a small garden at the back of the museum.

Events & venue rental

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