5 of the best · Malta
What’s New in Malta: Museums, Borders and Visitor Rules
A maritime museum being remade, a new museum for Gozo, the EU’s border system and the new environmental contribution: status, not prices.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Malta.
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Closed for redesign
Malta Maritime Museum: closed for renewal
The maritime museum in the old Royal Naval Bakery is closed while it is redesigned.
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In preparation
The new Gozo Museum
The Gozo Museum of Archaeology closed on 13 April 2026 to prepare the new Gozo Museum.
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Closed for renewal.
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Closed for redesign
Malta Maritime Museum: closed for renewal
The maritime museum in the old Royal Naval Bakery is closed while it is redesigned.
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In preparation
The new Gozo Museum
The Gozo Museum of Archaeology closed on 13 April 2026 to prepare the new Gozo Museum.
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Closed
The Throne Room of the Grand Master’s Palace
The Throne Room is closed to the public until further notice; the Armoury and State Rooms are open.
Rules for visitors 2
What affects your trip.
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From 1 July 2026
A higher environmental contribution
From 1 July 2026 the environmental contribution is €1.50 per adult per night, up to €22.50 per visit.
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In operation
The EU Entry/Exit System
Non-EU visitors are registered at the border by the EU Entry/Exit System.
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