National Museum of Archaeology
National Museum of Archaeology, Archaeological museum in Valletta, Malta.
The National Museum of Archaeology displays prehistoric artifacts, tools, and human figures from the Neolithic period through the Phoenician era in Malta.
The museum opened in 1958 inside the Auberge de Provence, a 1571 Baroque building that served as residence for Knights of the Order of St John.
The ground floor exhibits include the famous Sleeping Lady statue, Venus of Malta, and numerous representations of daily life from ancient Maltese civilizations.
Located on Republic Street, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with admission prices ranging from free for children to 5 euros for adults.
The museum houses over 16,000 coins and commemorative medals in its National Numismatic Collection, documenting Malta's monetary history through different rulers.
Location: Valletta
Inception: 1958
Founders: Agatha Barbara
Architects: Girolamo Cassar
Official opening: 1958
Architectural style: Baroque
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Address: Auberge de Provence, Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1112, Malta VLT 1112
Phone: +35625584712
Website: https://heritagemalta.org/national-museum-of-archaeology
GPS coordinates: 35.89764,14.51138
Latest update: May 24, 2025 00:17
Malta combines thousands of years of history with varied coastal landscapes across a compact island area of 122 square miles (316 square kilometers). The capital Valletta contains major structures including the Co-Cathedral of St. John with its Caravaggio paintings, the National Museum of Archaeology, and the 18th-century Manoel Theatre. The city displays baroque architecture and military installations from the Knights of Malta period. The Neolithic temple complexes rank among the world's oldest freestanding stone structures. Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra near Qrendi date from around 3600 to 3200 BC, while the Ġgantija temples on Gozo are even older. The Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum in Paola is an underground necropolis with multiple chambers. The Tarxien temples show decorated stone blocks and reliefs. The coastline offers different formations: the Dingli Cliffs reach 830 feet (253 meters) in height, while the Blue Grotto near Qrendi features sea caves with turquoise water. The Blue Lagoon on Comino has shallow, clear water. Golden Bay near Mellieħa is a sandy beach. Fort Rinella in Kalkara preserves an 1884 Armstrong gun. The medieval town of Mdina and the Citadel in Victoria on Gozo display fortress architecture from different periods.
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