What to do and see in Island of Malta, Malta: The Best Art Galleries

September 2, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

One of the three principal islands of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Malta is the largest of the chain. Its capital Valletta, a lively, bustling city with many buildings dating back to the 16th century, teems with cathedrals, palaces and forts. The impressive Grand Harbour offers a dramatic arrival. The top archaeological attraction is the UNESCO-designated Hypogeum temple ruins, a macabre, 5400-square-foot underground necropolis and the world's only underground prehistoric temple.
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1. Malta Postal Museum

135 Archbishop Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1444 Malta +356 2596 1750 [email protected] http://www.maltapostalmuseum.com
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5.0 based on 238 reviews

Malta Postal Museum

This state of the art building is spread over four floors and is not your typical Postal Museum. It offers a run through of Maltese history from the 15th century. The Museum also boasts of two temporary gallery spaces, a large audio-visual room and merchandising store. The temporary gallery spaces currently offer a collection of photographic prints by Richard Ellis, and what is arguably the finest collection of works by Emvin Cremona, regarded by many as one of the best Maltese artists of the 20th century.

Reviewed By juliasurinova78 - St. Petersburg, Russia

It was an interesting day in the postal museum. It is a paradise for those who collects stamps. There is a huge number of stamps, of different themes and time periods. It is full of photos and screens with movies about historic events in the story of post in Malta. The lady on the reception offered an exciting quest for our kids. They were searching for the secret sing to solve a riddle. It was wonderful. And in the end we made a photo of our family like a stamp. A pleasant souvenir to remember the trip. Thanks a lot to the lady in the museum!

131 Constitution Street, Mosta, Island of Malta MST 9056 Malta +356 2143 3821 [email protected] http://www.jackiemicallef.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Jackie's Modern Art Gallery

3. Iniala5

36 Old Treasury Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta +356 7932 4842 [email protected] http://www.iniala5.com
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Iniala5

Iniala5 Gallery Valletta hosts high end contemporary art exhibitions by local and international established Artists. The space is located in the heart of the capital and caters for exclusive opening night events which are considered a gathering place for the art community and art lovers on the island. The gallery has a character of its own, designed to keep the buildings original aesthetic appeal.

4. Valletta Contemporary

15, 16, 17 East Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1253 Malta +356 7904 1051 [email protected] http://www.vallettacontemporary.com
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Valletta Contemporary

Reviewed By TravelBratislava - Bratislava, Slovakia

Randomly walking around the streets of Valetta, we found this place. I am not a fan of modern art at all to be honest, but I felt like we should go inside and have a look. It was well worth it! My best souvenirs of my perpetual travel this year come from this place and the exhibition was nice as well. But who gives this place the soul is the Polish girl who was there the day we came and she was able to sell the place! Great job!

5. Dragonfly Collectables

St.John Street 119, 'Dragonfly', Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1169 Malta +356 9902 4476 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/dragonflyvalletta
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Dragonfly Collectables

A Small Curiosity Shop in the heart of the island’s Baroque Capital City. We do our utmost to exhibit a diverse range of Antiques, Collectables, and Curiosities, with the aim of bringing the past to the present. Everyone is welcome and we would love to discuss what you collect or what you dream of having. We are constantly changing to suit all tastes and our items range from the smallest curiosity to some of the greatest masters.

6. BLITZ Valletta

Blitz, 68 St Lucia Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1181 Malta +356 2122 4992 [email protected] http://thisisblitz.com/Visit-Info
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BLITZ Valletta

Blitz Valletta is a contemporary art space founded in 2013 in a typical Valletta townhouse, which was originally a family home. As a reference institution for international and Maltese art, Blitz Valletta organizes solo and group shows, conferences, workshops, and talks. Between 2015-18 it launched a residency project mentioned by ArtBasel and Tate Art Exchange Programme. Our latest exhibitions included solo shows of Rossella Biscotti, Sara Cwynar, Ahmet Ogut, Adelita Husni-Bey and Tobias Zielony; and a group show with nine international artists whose work delved into the challenges of language in a globalised world and the increasing role of emojis, gifs, memes, social media and video games in our lives. Free entrance.

17, Tigne street,, Sliema, Island of Malta SLM 3141 Malta +356 2131 6708 [email protected] http://www.christinexart.com
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Artitude Gallery

At Christine X Art (Artitude) Gallery, we offer you a choice of some of Malta's best contemporary art pieces. From cityscapes to figural paintings to abstracts.

8. Spazju Kreattiv

Pjazza Kastilja, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1030 Malta +356 2122 3200 [email protected] https://www.kreattivita.org/en/
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4.0 based on 85 reviews

Spazju Kreattiv

St. James Counterguard, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1060 Malta +356 2250 3360 [email protected] http://www.centralbankmalta.org/victor-pasmore-gallery
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Victor Pasmore Gallery

Set between the thick fortification walls of Malta's capital city is a charmingly unique space whose interior is lined with a selection of Victor Pasmore's works - a British modern contemporary artist who played a definitive role in developing the art of abstraction in 20th century England and, subsequently, in Malta. If ever you could come across a space exclusively dedicated to one artist - a pivotal one, to say the least - then this would be it.

Reviewed By JeffreyF_11 - Ilkeston, United Kingdom

It was a real joy to step away from the crowds heading between the bus station & the new gate & find this (entrance free) gallery, which appears to be surrounded by the Bank of Malta premises: both buried deep within the old walls of Valletta. Even if you are not a modern art aficionado you can’t fail to be impressed by the setting & ambiance of the gallery as well as the enthusiasm & knowledge of the guide. Displaying a number of Passmore’s works & an enlightening video we enjoyed the really beautiful abstract art & the warm welcome & spend a considerable time there. Despite our common nationality & interest in abstract art, we didn’t know much about Passmore. It’s minute in size, but actually this may the best gallery in Malta!

10. MUZA - The Malta National Community Art Museum

Auberge d'Italie, Merchants Street Merchants street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1170 Malta +356 2122 0006 [email protected] http://heritagemalta.org/muza-national-community-art-museum/
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MUZA - The Malta National Community Art Museum

The collection is laid out in sections inspired by stories grouped into four main themes being 'The Mediterranean', 'Europe', 'Empire' and 'The Artist'. The display is surprisingly unusual as it juxtaposes old masters with contemporary artworks, groups artworks and objects in ways similar to contemporary art installations, presents techniques on videos and interactive experiences complement objects and artworks on display. Key works by Italian, Neapolitan, French, Northern European and British artists feature together with those by important Maltese artists who played a major role in the development of Malta’s art history. Furthermore, MUŻA plays an active role in the contemporary artistic community through exhibitions and events.

Reviewed By GorgGorgaSciberras - Valletta, Malta

Malta has so much to offer to the Tourist and locals alike. Museums in Malta are easy and fairly cheap to visit, especially if you have an unlimited amount of time. If you’re looking for something a little different, there are a few options to consider, from art/culture to lavish interiors of stately homes and maritime history...so your first stop should be MUZA-The Malta National Community Art Museum. The original National Museum of Fine Arts housed some of the more beautiful and valuable paintings in Malta, the museum closed in 2016. In preparation for Valletta 2018 (European Capital of Culture) practically the whole display of the original collection of paintings, including works by Mattia Preti, Mathias Stomer, Francesco de Mura and other masters, as well as local art and culture exhibitions were moved to Auberge d’Italie, one of the oldest Baroque buildings in Valletta now know as MUZA. Being a senior citizen I can visit all Heritage Malta sites providing me with free unlimited access as long as I present my Heritage Senior Passport. The first time I went I took my two grandchildren with me and they too benefitted from my Passport. We really had a field day with me trying to answer their artistic queries. Their little minds engulfed so much artistic knowledge that bewildered me as to how is it possible they could store so much. Good to note that MUŻA Fine Arts Museum offers a remarkable collection of over 20,000 works of European creativity, exhibiting works by world-renowned artists who feature top museums around the world. A MUST VISIT

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