Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park

About the museum

Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra are late Neolithic megalithic sites that are more than 5,000 years old. Since 1992 they have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage serial inscription “Megalithic Temples of Malta”.

Ħaġar Qim stands on a ridge with views of the sea to the west and a fertile plain to the east. Its main structure has doorways and other features along the outer wall and originally had a corbelled roof. Mnajdra lies about 500 metres further downhill and has three structures. The south doorway of the main temple lines up with the sunrise at the spring and autumn equinoxes, and the light of the winter and summer solstices falls on decorated slabs.

Shelters built in 2008 protect both sites and slow their deterioration. The low-relief carvings at Ħaġar Qim are copies: one original is in the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta and the other in the visitor centre.

Highlights

• Two UNESCO-listed temple sites more than 5,000 years old
• Mnajdra doorway aligned with the equinox sunrise
• Visitor centre with an original relief
• Audio guide in ten languages, also free via QR code
• Sea views from the Ħaġar Qim ridge

Permanent exhibition

• Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra temples – Two temple sites under protective shelters, with copies of the carved reliefs in place and an original relief in the visitor centre.

Operated by

Heritage Malta

Admission & discounts

Heritage Malta members and Heritage Malta Passport holders enter free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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

The visitor centre and Ħaġar Qim are accessible, although visitors need assistance at Ħaġar Qim. Mnajdra is not accessible. Blue badge parking bays are available on a first-come basis.

Kids & families

• Baby changing facilities

There is an unattended children’s room at the visitor centre; an adult must accompany children.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Lockers

Gift shop with snacks and drinks at the visitor centre; indoor and outdoor seating, bicycle parking and free binoculars near the picnic area. The nearest restaurants are at Wied iż-Żurrieq and Għar Lapsi.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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