Esplora, Science museum in Il-Kalkara, Malta
Located at Villa Bighi overlooking the Grand Harbour, Esplora features over 200 exhibits spread across multiple exhibition halls and landscaped outdoor spaces.
The building complex served as a Royal Navy hospital before undergoing extensive renovations to become Malta's primary interactive science center in October 2016.
The center implements an inquiry-based learning model through workshops, performances, and interactive experiences to promote scientific understanding among visitors of all ages.
Esplora operates from Tuesday to Friday between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with extended hours during weekends and features a modern planetarium with a 10.7-meter dome.
The facility incorporates the historical Cot Lift system, which currently serves as an entrance point for visitors arriving by boat at the dedicated Esplora jetty.
Location: Il-Kalkara
Operator: Malta Council for Science and Technology
Address: Triq Marina KKR 1320 Il-Kalkara
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:30-16:00; Saturday 10:30-05:00; Sunday 11:30-06:00
Phone: +25401900
Website: https://esplora.org.mt
GPS coordinates: 35.89195,14.52401
Latest update: March 24, 2025 17:01
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