Museums in Valletta

Museums & Galleries

Explore the historical depth of Valletta through its diverse museums and galleries. The Grandmaster's Palace features 16th-century Mannerist architecture and state rooms, while the National Museum of Archaeology houses prehistoric Maltese treasures. Military heritage is prominent at the star-shaped Fort St. Elmo, the underground Lascaris War Rooms, and the Saluting Battery. Cultural highlights include MUŻA, the national art museum located in the historic Auberge d'Italie, and Casa Rocca Piccola, a preserved noble residence. These sites collectively trace Malta’s timeline from antiquity through the rule of the Knights to World War II.