Museum
National Museum of Natural History, Malta
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The National Museum of Natural History is located in the imposing Vilhena Palace, a Baroque building in the silent city of Mdina. The museum's collections cover Malta's geology, paleontology, and biodiversity, with exhibits on endemic species, migratory birds, and marine life. Visitors can see a full-scale skeleton of a dwarf elephant, a once-native species, and displays of Maltese rock formations. The museum's setting in the palace's grand halls adds to the experience, with original architectural features like frescoed ceilings.
Don't miss
- The complete skeleton of a dwarf elephant, an extinct Maltese species
- The 'Malta's Natural Heritage' gallery with taxidermy of local birds and insects
- The geological section showcasing Maltese limestone and fossils
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 Qawra