National Museum of Archaeology Malta

Malta's leading archaeological museum in a baroque palace, covering prehistory, Phoenician finds, and a coin collection.

The National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta is Malta's most important archaeological museum, housed in the 16th-century Auberge de Provence, a baroque palace managed by Heritage Malta. Its collection spans Maltese prehistory from the Stone Age through the Phoenician period, alongside a notable numismatic collection. Key exhibits include artefacts from Malta's prehistoric temple complexes — among the oldest freestanding stone structures in the world. Opened in its current form in 1958, the museum offers a well-organised overview of millennia of Maltese history. It's a rewarding stop for visitors who want context beyond a surface-level temple visit.