National Museum of Natural History

Welcome to the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina – a magical place where nature, science, and history come together in the most amazing ways! Housed inside a grand 18th-century palace, this museum is like a treasure chest bursting with cool and curious creatures from the past and present.

Inside, you’ll meet some unforgettable stars – like a flying squid that washed ashore, a 4,000-year-old mummified Nile crocodile, and even the giant tooth of the prehistoric Megalodon shark! There’s also a whale skull and the fossilised head of an ancient crocodile found right in Gozo’s rocks!

Explore colourful rooms full of animals in jars, sparkling minerals, ancient bones, insects, shells, and lifelike birds. The Habitats Hall lets you step into Maltese nature – walk through cliff tops, valleys, and sandy beaches filled with birds and creatures hiding in the wild!

This museum doesn’t just show you nature – it helps scientists all over the world learn more about animals and plants. With nearly one million natural specimens, there’s something new to discover around every corner. So grab your explorer’s hat and dive into a world of nature, fossils, and wild wonders!

Food & Beverage facilities close by.