Malta at War Museum, Military museum in Birgu, Malta.
The Malta at War Museum occupies a barrack building within the Couvre Porte fortification and displays weapons, uniforms, medals, and wartime documents. The structure connects to underground shelters that protected residents from aerial attacks.
The building originally served as a police headquarters and air raid shelter during World War II, when the island faced intense aerial bombardment. The fortification played a key role in the island's wartime defenses during that period.
The museum displays wartime letters, photographs, and everyday objects from local residents who lived through the bombardment. These personal items help visitors understand how ordinary people experienced and coped with the hardships of the time.
The museum has ground-level access, though the underground tunnels require climbing some steps and can be dark and cool. Comfortable shoes and a light jacket are helpful for exploring the lower sections comfortably.
The museum displays original 1943 wartime film footage titled "Malta G.C." that captures daily life under bombardment. This film documentary is one of the few visual records showing how residents moved through their days during the conflict.
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