Malta Postal Museum, Postal museum in Archbishop Street, Valletta, Malta.
Description
The Malta Postal Museum occupies four floors of a restored townhouse and displays a large collection of postal artifacts and stamps dating from the 16th century onward. The exhibition documents the evolution of postal services and their importance to island life.
History
The building once belonged to a noblewoman named Caterina Vitale and sustained damage during World War II bombing raids in 1942. It was reconstructed in 1947, which eventually allowed it to serve as a museum.
Culture
The museum displays every postage stamp issued in Malta since 1860, along with postal uniforms and historical communication tools from different periods. This collection tells the story of how people on the islands stayed connected over centuries.
Practical
Access between floors involves navigating stairs, so visitors should be prepared for some climbing. A working post office inside the building allows you to buy stamps and mail letters, which can add a practical element to your visit.
Did you know?
The museum houses a red British pillar box bearing the royal cipher E.II.R that came from Sliema, reminding visitors of the islands' postal history under British rule. On display is also a 1970s Pashley bicycle that shows how postmen once made their deliveries on two wheels.
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