National Museum of Archaeology

Medium size museum, where you can learn about meghalitic temples, phoenicians, skulls from Hal Saflieni, phoenician shipwreck from Xlendii and the history of saving and restoration of the monuments. There were also a small exhibition of numismatics. If you are going to see the temples (or you've already seen them) the museum let you sort the information out in your head. It is really worthy to see as you can find here the famous slipping lady from Hal Saflieni as well as amazing statutes (big and small) from other temples. I recommend also to see the history of Xlendi's shipwreck. If you would like to read all the educational boards it would take the whole day. There are folding chairs around the museum, so you can sit and read :) At the museum entrance there is a QR code for audioguide (no polish...). There are toilets and souvenir's shop in the museum.

We spent a lovely time at this museum. The entry costs 6 euros and gives you access to many exhibitions that tell the story of Maltese history, especially concerning its archaeological sites. There are other rooms in this historical building from the 1500s, where you can see more things, like coins and limited exhibitions. I think the visit is worth it.

Some museums win you over with their collections, others with their architecture. This one does both, which frankly feels a bit greedy. Housed in a building so beautiful you could happily wander it empty, the museum is a reminder that the Maltese don’t do “ordinary” when it comes to stonework. The exhibitions are superbly curated — thoughtful, detailed, and arranged with a clear sense of storytelling. You move from prehistoric figurines to intricate artifacts with the feeling that someone has actually thought about the journey you’re on, rather than just shoving things in glass cases and hoping for the best. And yet, in the middle of all this, there’s the numismatic collection. Perfectly fine if you’re a coin enthusiast, but otherwise it’s a bit like finding a box of receipts in the middle of a grand opera. Interesting in its way, but it does feel like it wandered in from another museum and decided to stay. Still, that’s a minor quibble. Between the building itself, the sheer depth of the collection, and the skill with which it’s presented, this is one of those rare museums where you leave feeling smarter — and only partly because you spent two hours reading captions in your “educational” voice. Five stars, and I’d come back just to walk through that building again, coins and all.

Large exhibition, great narrative around the objects. It's way better after being on the archeological sites. It took me around one hour and a half. The miniatures are remarkable

Very nice museum with friendly staff. It was very interesting to learn more about the Malta history. Luggage storage is available, I was able to enjoy the visit before my flight. There are nice souvenirs in the souvenir shop.

Next to the excavation site. Staffs are very helpful. Must see the faded painting of boat on the rock, well preserved at the museum. With some effort, you will be able to witness 4500 years old rock painting. unbelievable experience. Must go with family, kids would love this.

I was sad the Neolithic section was closed for construction, (I wanted to see the Venus!) but the areas available were well presented and interesting. The displays of coinage and medals throughout the centuries was very interesting to this numismatist! And I'm pretty sure that's an alien's skull in the display... you'll have to see for yourself!

Bottom section currently closed not sure for how long but upper level was open. There was still a lot of cool and interesting stuff to check out from various periods. The history is incredible. I would say a must see.