Museums & Places Of Interest in Malta & Gozo
If you like history, you'll love Malta. Its position, at the hub of ancient trading routes, meant that nearly every great civilization in the history of the world has left its mark, amongst the Phoenicians, the Arabs, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Ottoman Turks, the Crusader Knights, the French and the British. It was the Knights of the Order Of St John, however, who left a lasting impact on the island.
Domus Romana - Malta
The mosaic in the Domus Romana in Rabat rank among the finest & oldest mosaic compositions from the western Mediterranean, alongside those of Pompeii & Sicily. They were discovered in 1881 just outside Mdina in the remains of a rich & decorated town house of the Roman period. Domus Romana exhibits an array of artefacts which bear witness to the rich culture & flourishing Roman civilisation in Malta. Tel 21454125
Inquisitor's Palace, National Museum of Ethnography - Malta
The Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa is an architectural gem. The Palace was built in the 1530's as the civil law courts of the Order Of St. John and continued to serve as law courts until 1571. In 1574 it was offered to the first general inquisitor & apostolic delegate of the Maltese Islands as an official residence for himself & successive inquisitors. The Inquisitor's Palace is now home to the museum of Ethnography. Tel 21827006.
Malta Maritime Museum - Malta
The Maritime Museum chart's Maritime history and tradition within a Mediterranean context and illustrates the Global nature of seafaring and its impact on society. The Museum is housed in the former British naval bakery at Vittoriosa. Tel 21660052.
National Museum Of Archaeology - Malta
The National Museum Of Archaeology in Repubic Street, Valletta, displays an exceptional array of artefacts from Malta's pre- historic periods starting with the first arrival of man in 5200BC & running up to 2500BC. The collection is housed in the Auberge De Provence, one of the first and most important buildings to be erected in Valletta after the Great Siege in the late 16th century. Tel 21221623.
National Museum Of Fine Arts - Malta
The National Museum Of Fine Arts is housed in a majestic building from the late 1570's, in South Street, Valletta; this was home to various Knights of the Order of St John. The National Museum Of Fine Arts exhibits historic works of art and organises temporary shows of contemporary art. The Museum also exhibits a representative range of majolica pharmacy jars as well as a varied display of silverware. Tel: 21225769 .
National Museum of Natural History - Malta
The National Museum Of Natural History is the national repository of biological specimens and focuses on the aspects of natural sciences. The Museum is housed in the 18th Century magisterial Palace of Justice in Mdina. Address: Vilhena Palace, St Publius Square, Mdina Tel: 21455951
National War Museum - Malta
The National War Museum in Fort St Elmo ranks among the most popular tourist venues on the Maltese Island. The Museum mainly represents Malta?s important military role in the post 1800 period under British Rule, especially during the Second World War. Among war relics are the Italian E-Boat, a Bofors Anti- Aircraft gun, The Willis Jeep Husky, the Gloster Gladiator "Faith", and a section of a Spitfire. Tel 21222430.
Natural Science Museum, Gozo
The Natural Science Museum is hosted in an old house, the origins of which may date back to the Aragonese period. The Museum collections are on two floors: the ground floor comprises mainly minerals and geology sections- the latter being mainly dedicated to the geology of Gozo, while the upper floor is dedicated to the ornithology and entomology.
The Old Prison, Gozo
The Old Prison is situated in the citadel, adjacent to the law courts to which it was originally connected. The prison was in use from the mid 16th century until the beginning of the 20th century. Today the entrance hall houses a permanent exhibition on fortifications to be found in Gozo. Tel: 21565988.
Museum Of Archaeology, Gozo
The museum illustrates chronologically the cultural history of the Island of Gozo from prehistoric times to date. The museum is housed in a sixteenth century building, Palazzo Bondi, which originally served as a town hall during the period knights of St. John. Tel 21556144.
Folklore Museum, Gozo
The Museum houses a wide range of exhibits depicting the traditional ways of life in the agrarian economy of the Maltese and Gozitans of the past. The museum is located in the appropriate setting of the medieval houses in the Citadel. Tel: 21562034.
Historical Visual Shows
During your visit to Malta find the time to go to one of the following historical viusal shows: The Knights Hospitalliers, The Great Seige of Malta & The Knights of St John, The Malta Experience or The Wartime Experience. You will not be dissapointed.
