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Malta Maritime Museum
This is a museum dedicated to preserving Malta 's long maritime history. It is housed in the former naval bakery that was built in 1842. The museum features displays of accurate scale models, naval paintings, nautical equipment, weapons, and various other things.
Address: Vittoriosa.
Telephone: 216 60 052
National Museum of Archaeology
This is the repository of ancient artifacts from most of the archaeological digs in Malta and Gozo , such as those from the Ghar Dalam grotto . These artifacts are among the most important ever discovered in the Maltese islands. Examples of objects on display include the Punic and Roman tomb furniture, the Maltese Venus, and the Sleeping Lady, a prehistoric clay figurine recovered from the Hypogeum. The museum is housed in the residence of the Knights of St. John, the Auberge de Provence, which in itself is also an important structure to visit and see. The museum occasionally features small art exhibits by the local artists.
Address: Auberge de Provence, Republic Street, Valletta.
Telephone: 356 225 293
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National Museum of Fine Arts
This is a palace that was once known as Admiralty House during the British occupation of Malta. It was built in 1570 and served as the official residence of the British Naval Commander-in-Chief from 1821 to 1961. A number of prominent naval leaders in history called the Admiralty House their home, the last being Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma who was the commander of the British fleet in the Mediterranean in the second World War. Today, this is Malta's most important museum dedicated to the fine arts. On display are works by prominent artists including Mattia Preti, Guido Reni, Domenico de Michelino, Carpaccio, Tintorreto, and Giuseppe Ribera. There is also a section of the museum that is dedicated to local artists and sculptors, as well as a section dedicated to artworks connected with the Order of St. John.
Address: South Street, Valletta.
Telephone: 212 25 769
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National Museum of Natural History
This museum preserves fossils of native fauna and flora. Among the most important is the prehistoric wildlife that abound on Gozo .
Address: Mdina.
Folklore Museum
This is a museum that contains a range of exhibits all related to the traditional ways of life of the ancient Maltese and Gozitans (inhabitants of Gozo ). The museum itself is situated among medieval houses in The Citadel at Victoria .
Address: Bernardo de Opuo Street, The Citadel, Victoria.
Telephone: 215 62 034
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Grand Master's Palace
The Grand Master's Palace was originally the Magisterial Palace built sometime between 1571 and 1574. It was designed by the Maltese architect Gerolamo Cassar, who also designed St. John's Co-cathedral. Today, the palace serves as the office of the president of Malta and the seat of the Maltese Parliament. Not only is it the most important government structure in Malta , it is also one of the finest art galleries in the islands. Within the Palace, one can find a tapestry chamber filled with fine Gobelin tapestries from France. The walls of the Hall of St. Michael and St. George feature frescoes by Perez d'Aleccio and the decorations on the ceilings in every corridor in the Palace were done by Nicolo Nasini . The Palace also has an armory that is open for viewing.
Address: Republic Street, Valletta.
Telephone: 212 21 221
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War Museum
Address: Fort St. Elmo, Valletta.
Roman Antiquities Museum
This museum seeks to remember the ancient Roman civilization that thrived in Malta in its early history. On display are various Roman artifacts such as weaponry and armor and everyday implements.
Address: Rabat
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Zabbar Sanctuary Museum
The sanctuary of Zabbar is a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Graces. Many pilgrims from all over the world make pilgrimages to this shrine every year. In the museum right next door, visitors can find treasures that belong to the Order of St. John. There is a painting collection that dates back to the 16 th century, the largest collection of its kind in Malta .
Address: Sanctuary Street, Zabbar.
Telephone: 218 24 383
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Roman Baths
These ancient baths were part of a ruined Roman villa that was excavated in 1929. Only the baths remain today, which are preserved very well.
Address: Museum Square, Rabat.
Telephone: 229 54 000 / 229 54 300
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