Vittoriosa

Museums in Birgu

Birgu, also known as Vittoriosa, preserves Malta’s complex history within its narrow streets and massive fortifications. This collection features Fort Saint Angelo, the strategic heart of the Grand Harbour, and the Inquisitor’s Palace, a rare surviving example of its kind. The museums explore diverse themes, including maritime history in a 19th-century naval bakery, World War II defense in underground shelters, and interactive science at the former Bighi Hospital. These sites showcase the city’s evolution from a medieval stronghold to a modern cultural hub.

Fort Saint Angelo

Fort St. Angelo is a bastioned fort in Birgu, Malta, located at the centre of the Grand Harbour.

Inquisitor's Palace

The Inquisitor's Palace, also known as the Sacred Palace, is a palace in Birgu, Malta.

Malta Maritime Museum

The Malta Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Birgu, Malta. It is housed in the former Royal Naval Bakery, which was built in the 1840s…

Malta at War Museum

The Malta at War Museum is a museum in Birgu, Malta, which is dedicated to Malta's role in World War II.

Esplora

Interactive science center and planetarium housed in the former Royal Naval Hospital Bighi. It features hands-on exhibits and workshops focused on technology, health, and physics.

Bir Mula Heritage

Social history museum located in a traditional house with architectural layers dating back to Phoenician and medieval times, showcasing domestic life through the centuries.

Art by the Seaside Art Gallery

Contemporary art gallery on the waterfront showcasing rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and photography by local and international artists.