Malta Classic Car Museum

About the museum

The Malta Classic Car Museum grew out of the passion of Carol Galea, a car enthusiast who started by building and customising his own cars for hill-climb races in Malta. His hobby turned into a collection of classic cars that he described as a living and growing collection spanning more than 50 years of motor manufacturing, and he founded the museum in Qawra to inform and entertain visitors about the history of the motor industry. After his death in 2021 his son Mark Galea and his daughter Mandy Buhagiar became co-directors.

The museum covers about 3,000 square metres on two floors, reached by stairs and a lift from the reception. The cars have been restored to pristine condition, and the collection ranges from a Jaguar E-Type, a Mercedes 190SL and Alfa Romeo models to a Lotus and many others. Information boards give dates, variants, production runs and the story of how some cars came into the collection.

To set the scene the museum is furnished with antiques and memorabilia from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, such as gramophones, antique television sets, jukeboxes and period fashion. There are screens showing programmes on motoring, two cinemas and a gift shop, and the Dolce Sicilia cafeteria stands next to the reception.

Highlights

• Restored classic cars and motorcycles on about 3,000 square metres
• Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes 190SL, Alfa Romeo and Lotus models
• Memorabilia of the 1940s to 1960s: gramophones, jukeboxes and antique television sets
• Cinemas and screens with films on motoring
• Classic car rides on request

Permanent exhibition

• Classic cars and motorcycles – Restored classic cars and motorcycles on two floors, set among antiques and memorabilia of the 1940s to 1960s.

Operated by

Malta Classic Car Collection Ltd

Admission & discounts

Tickets are sold at the reception and online; prices include tax.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

The entrance lies slightly below street level and is reached by five steps or a wheelchair-friendly ramp to a terrace. The museum below the reception is reached by a flight of stairs or a lift, and both floors are accessible by stairs and lift. The cafeteria has an accessible restroom; the restrooms on the first floor are reached only by a five-step staircase. Staff are available to help.

Kids & families

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The Dolce Sicilia cafeteria serves Sicilian-style coffee and sweets, warm snacks and an à la carte menu. The gift shop is on the first floor.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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