Do you find the average museum boring? Here are a few unusual museums that anybody will enjoy, even children!
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Museums aren't all made up of glass displays. In Malta, several museums consist of authentic heritage from the past, while others feature interesting collections of unusual things. One thing is sure, you'll be far from bored at any of these museums in Malta.
1. Pomskizillious Museum of Toys, Xaghra, Gozo
Yes! Toys! Ancient toys that instil curiosity in children and the eternal child in adults. Find out more about this wonderful museum of toys that captures everyone's imagination.
2. Malta Classic Cars Museum, Bugibba
There are plenty of cars on the islands, yes, but one guy owns over a hundred old cars, the right kind of old. Read more about the museum that contains this remarkable collection of classic cars.
3. Bir Mula Heritage House, Cospicua
Where else in the world can you visit an intact house for which the foundations were built 1,000 years ago? The restored building and the many discoveries found within its walls tell the story of house building and dwelling in Malta. Read more about the intriguing Bir Mula Heritage House.
4. Palazzo Falson, Mdina
Now here's a 13th century home of the noble blooded. It contains an eclectic collection of 3,500 objets d'art, including paintings, silver, furniture, oriental rugs, jewellery, armoury and 4,500 books that belonged to its last owner, Capt. Olof Gollcher. Read more about the opulent Palazzo Falson.
5. The Inquisitor’s Palace, Birgu
A rare insight into the powers once held by the Catholic church, Malta’s 500-year old Inquisitor's Palace has not only survived, but served several more purposes. The building, its contents and its prison cells reveal a hard truth of the history of these islands. Read more about the astonishing Inquisitor's Palace.
6. The Old Prison, Citadel, Gozo
The Old Prison offers a human insight into the condition of prisoners from medieval times. Other interesting museums in the Citadel include the Folklore Museum, a Museum of Archaeology and the Cathedral Museum, although the Citadel and all it contains is a museum in itself. Read more about the museums and places of interest within the Citadel in Gozo.
7. Lascaris War Rooms, Valletta
A full immersion into wartime plots and plans, you can walk through hidden underground tunnels to the actual chambers that housed the war headquarters from where the defence of Malta was conducted during World War II. Read more about the exciting Lascaris War Rooms.
8. The entire city of Valletta
What? Well, when UNESCO declares the city of Valletta as "one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world," it could well be classified an open-air museum of sorts. Within the city, you can visit a number of historic palazzos, Auberges of the Knights and actual museums too; the National Museum of Archaeology is quite extraordinary.
And if these have captured your interest, which we know they will, there are plenty more amazing unique museums in Malta to discover. Check out our extensive list of attractions when planning your visit.