Malta National Aquarium ticket
Mediterranean and tropical sea life in St Paul's Bay — great with kids or on a rainy day.
About this experience
The Malta National Aquarium is in Qawra, St Paul's Bay, inside a starfish-shaped building on the seafront. It is the perfect plan with children, on a windy or rainy day, or simply to understand what lives in the water around the island.
It has 51 tanks and more than 250 species: fish from the Mediterranean and far beyond, freshwater and saltwater, jellyfish, reptiles, amphibians and insects. The star is the walk-through tunnel in the main tank, with fish passing over your head.
The exhibits are themed around milestones in Malta's history and each tank recreates the natural habitat of its species. The route also explains the threats to the local seabed and the aquarium's conservation work.
Highlights
- ✓Walk-through tunnel under the main tank
- ✓51 tanks and over 250 species from the Mediterranean and other seas
- ✓Themed exhibits tied to Malta's history
- ✓Skip-the-line entry through a separate access
- ✓Great with children and on rainy days
What's included
- ✓Malta National Aquarium ticket (valid one day)
- ✓Skip-the-line entry through a separate access
Not included
- ✕Transfers
- ✕Food and drink
Practical details
- Duration
- Ticket valid 1 day
- Meeting point
- Malta National Aquarium, Qawra (St Paul's Bay)
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before
Good to know
- •Digital ticket on your phone, available immediately; no need to print
- •No flash photography, pets or alcohol
- •Reserve now, pay later · free cancellation with 24 hours' notice
Frequently asked questions
In Qawra, St Paul's Bay, in the north of the island, on the seafront. The building is shaped like a starfish and easy to spot.
51 tanks with over 250 species: fish from the Mediterranean and other seas, jellyfish, reptiles, amphibians and insects, plus the walk-through tunnel under the main tank.
The ticket is valid all day. Allow one to two hours, and a little more if you catch one of the educational talks.
Yes: the tunnel, the themed tanks and the talks are designed for children and adults alike. It is also the perfect alternative on a rainy or windy day.
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