Museum
National Museum of Natural History, Malta
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The National Museum of Natural History is located in the former Magisterial Palace in Mdina, a historic fortified city. The museum's collections illustrate Malta's natural heritage, including geology, paleontology, and biodiversity. Visitors can explore exhibits on Maltese birds, marine life, and endemic insects, as well as a notable collection of fossils from the island's prehistoric past. The building itself, with its grand halls and courtyards, adds to the experience, making it a journey through both natural and architectural history.
Don't miss
- See the skeleton of a dwarf elephant, a species that once roamed Malta during the Ice Age.
- Explore the extensive ornithology collection featuring both resident and migratory bird species.
- View the geological section displaying local minerals, rocks, and fossils from the Maltese islands.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Museum of Natural History, Malta
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inLondon: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Audio Guide4.4★ · 186 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Best full dayPrivate Customizable Full-Day Tour in Malta4.9★ · 627 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$282 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Tour - A Monumental Maltese Experience5★ · 402 travelers6–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$348 per personSee dates →More attractions in Bugibba