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The Malta Experience Discover Malta's premier audio-visual heritage experience! Continuously updated with the latest content and technology, it remains a cutting-edge attraction.
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Step into a one-of-a-kind journey through 7000 years of Malta's rich history at the Malta Experience - the ultimate first stop for those eager to explore the island's captivating past. From the early Neolithic period to present-day EU and Eurozone membership, immerse yourself in a mesmerizing experience that showcases the island's incredible milestones and memorable events. Unfold the story of Malta in our purpose-built auditorium through striking visuals, gripping commentary, and evocative music in a sensational presentation. Accommodating 16 simultaneous languages, it has enchanted over 4.5 million visitors since its inception in the 1980s. Visit us daily (excluding Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday) and choose from multiple show times:

Monday to Friday: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00

Our Ticket Booth opens at 10:30 hrs daily. Boasting TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence annually, the Malta Experience is an unforgettable adventure that should not be missed. For more information please visit www.themaltaexperience.com

Have you heard this story about Malta? When elephants and hippos roamed the islands. Long before the Knights, the temple...
15/10/2026

Have you heard this story about Malta?

When elephants and hippos roamed the islands.

Long before the Knights, the temples or the first farmers, Malta was home to some very unexpected residents. Bones found in Għar Dalam cave, near Birżebbuġa, show that dwarf elephants and hippos once lived here, alongside other animals that have long since disappeared. Today the cave and its museum hold one of the richest records of Malta's prehistoric wildlife.

Swipe to step inside Għar Dalam

Malta has many stories. This is just one of them.

Discover more of them at The Malta Experience, the audio visual spectacular that brings the island's history to life.

Book your visit via the link in our bio: themaltaexperience.com

Did you know Malta once had elephants? Tell us in the comments.

Have you heard this story about Malta?A king's honour for a besieged island. In April 1942, King George VI awarded the G...
13/10/2026

Have you heard this story about Malta?

A king's honour for a besieged island.

In April 1942, King George VI awarded the George Cross to the people of Malta, honouring the courage of an entire island under siege during the Second World War. It remains one of the most remarkable tributes ever given to a whole population, and the cross is still part of the Maltese flag today. The award can be seen at the National War Museum in Fort St Elmo, Valletta.

Malta has many stories. This is just one of them.

Discover Malta's stories at The Malta Experience, our audio visual spectacular that tells the island's history from its earliest days to the present.

Plan your visit and book here: https://themaltaexperience.com/

Do you have a family story from the war years? Share it in the comments.

Have you heard this story about Malta?The fort that fought to the last man.During the Great Siege of 1565, Fort St Elmo ...
08/10/2026

Have you heard this story about Malta?

The fort that fought to the last man.

During the Great Siege of 1565, Fort St Elmo became one of the most famous battlegrounds in Malta's history. Its defenders held out against overwhelming odds, and though the fort fell, their stand gave the rest of the island precious time to prepare. Today its walls still watch over the entrance to Valletta's Grand Harbour.

Malta has many stories. This is just one of them.

Discover Malta's stories at The Malta Experience, our audio visual spectacular that tells the island's history from its earliest days to the present.

Plan your visit and book here: https://themaltaexperience.com/

Have a favourite memory of Fort St Elmo? Share it in the comments.

Have you heard this story about Malta?When the sirens sounded, Malta took cover. During the Second World War, the island...
06/10/2026

Have you heard this story about Malta?

When the sirens sounded, Malta took cover.

During the Second World War, the islands endured relentless air raids. Across Malta, people sought safety in underground shelters cut into the limestone, like this one in Birgu. Some of these spaces were carved by hand, and they became part of daily life for a generation.

Malta has many stories. This is just one of them.

Discover Malta's stories at The Malta Experience, our audio visual spectacular that tells the island's history from its earliest days to the present.

Plan your visit and book here: https://themaltaexperience.com/

Have a family story about life during the war? We'd love to hear it in the comments.

Built around 3600 BC.Before the pyramids. Before Stonehenge. Before anyone here had metal tools or a wheel.They moved st...
15/09/2026

Built around 3600 BC.

Before the pyramids. Before Stonehenge. Before anyone here had metal tools or a wheel.

They moved stones the size of a car and stood them upright on a clifftop facing the sea.

Nobody knows exactly how. Nobody knows why they stopped.

Ħaġar Qim is where Malta's known story begins. Everything that follows, the Knights, the Great Siege, the bombs, the George Cross, The Malta Experience brings it to all to life in just 45 minutes, in Valletta.
Been there? What stayed with you? 👇

It is difficult to imagine this as a hospital ward.Construction of the Sacra Infermeria began in 1574 under the Order of...
10/09/2026

It is difficult to imagine this as a hospital ward.

Construction of the Sacra Infermeria began in 1574 under the Order of St John, and it became renowned as one of Europe’s foremost hospitals.

Its great ward stretched for some 155 metres, while in times of emergency the hospital could accommodate around 900 patients.
For the Knights, caring for the sick was as much a part of their identity as defending Malta.

More than 450 years later, the scale of the old hospital is still extraordinary.
Join our knowledgeable guide on a unique tour of this Valletta landmark as she traces its remarkable history from the time of the Knights to the present day.

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09/09/2026

If you are exploring Valletta, St Elmo’s Kitchen is a great place to stop. Situated at The Malta Experience, it has great views over Grand Harbour and is ideal for a light meal, a snack, a coffee or a drink before you head back out into the city.

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08/09/2026

On 8 September 1565, the Great Siege of Malta came to an end.
After more than three months of relentless fighting, the Ottoman forces abandoned their attempt to take the islands. Long-awaited reinforcements from Sicily had reached Malta the previous day.
Throughout the siege, the Knights of the Order of St John had fought alongside the Maltese in the defence of the islands.
Victory had come, but at a terrible cost. For Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette and those who had survived the siege, it must have been a strange moment. After months of bombardment, fear and loss, suddenly, there was silence.
What must have been going through the Grand Master’s mind that morning as he realised the siege might finally be over?
Today, Victory Day is a celebration of Malta’s survival, but also a moment to remember those who lived, fought and died through those extraordinary months of 1565.

03/09/2026

Once, these rooms were filled with voices.
Intricate mosaics covered the floors. Marble portraits of Emperor Claudius and his family hinted at wealth, influence and powerful connections.
Then the house fell silent.
Its owners disappeared into history, leaving only fragments of their world behind.
Who were the people who once called this place home?�

Address

St Elmo Bastions, Mediterranean Street
Valletta
VLT1253

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 16:00
Thursday 11:00 - 17:00
Friday 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday 11:00 - 14:00
Sunday 10:30 - 14:00

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+35625524000

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