Place to visit
National War Museum, Malta: what it is and when to go
National War Museum is a museum (Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Gwerra) in Malta (Valletta). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Local name
- Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Gwerra
- Where
- Malta
- Best time
- March to June and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- MLA Valletta, 6.7 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Dec 24-Dec 25 off; Dec 31-Jan 01 off
- Website
- heritagemalta.mt
- Coordinates
- 35.90197, 14.51874
What it is and where
National War Museum is a museum (Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Gwerra) in Malta (Valletta).
It is in Valletta, where this site lists 278 more places to see, 443 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.90197, 14.51874; the nearest main airport is Malta International Airport (MLA, Valletta), 6.7 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malta (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Malta. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit National War Museum is March to June and September to November.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:25
- JulPossible14:13
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:04
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malta in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malta
To enter Malta there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malta checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Fort Saint ElmoFortification in Malta10 m
- Church of St Anne, Fort St ElmoChurch in Valletta, Malta35 m
- Church of St Mary Magdalene, VallettaChurch building in Valletta, Malta213 m
- Saint Elmo - Right ReefReef239 m
- Saint Elmo - Left ReefReef248 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malta guide.
More in Malta: Museums and art
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum: Neolithic subterranean structure in Malta
- Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta: Palace
- Għar Dalam
- Fort St. Angelo: fortification on Malta
- National Museum of Archaeology, Malta: archaeology museum in Valletta, Malta
- Saint James Cavalier: 16th century fortification in Valletta
Every Malta place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is National War Museum?
It is a museum (Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Gwerra in the local language) in Malta.
When is the best time to visit National War Museum?
March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to National War Museum?
The nearest main airport is Malta International Airport (MLA), 6.7 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malta is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malta map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fort Saint Elmo, Church of St Anne, Fort St Elmo, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Valletta. The rest is in the Malta guide.
Keep reading
- Valletta278 places to see in and around Valletta, Malta: Valletta, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Filfla. Best time: March to June and September to November.
- Museums and art62 places for museums and art in Malta, from Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to November. Each with its own s
- MaltaBefore travelling to Malta: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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