Museums in the Port Region
The capital Valletta with MUŻA, the National Museum of Archaeology and the National War Museum at Fort St Elmo, the Three Cities on the Grand Harbour and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum in Paola.
Port Region Museum Guide
Our guide lists 21 museums in the Port Region across 7 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Valletta (11), Birgu (5), and Bormla (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (67%), Archaeology & Antiquity (14%), and Art & Design (10%) – 5 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €14.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 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 museums in the Port Region
The best-known museums in the Port Region
- Ħal Saflieni HypogeumArchaeology · Paola
- 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
Malta Maritime MuseumHistory · Birgu
Casa Rocca PiccolaHistory · Valletta
Fort RinellaHistory · Kalkara
Żabbar Sanctuary MuseumHistory · Żabbar
Wheelchair-accessible museums in the Port Region
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in the Port Region?
Our directory currently lists 21 museums in the Port Region across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in the Port Region?
Some of the best known are Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, Fort St Angelo, Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum, and National Museum of Archaeology.
Which museums in the Port Region are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 14 are open, such as Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, and Fort St Angelo.
Which museums in the Port Region are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, National Museum of Archaeology, and MUŻA – The National Community Art Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in the Port Region?
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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