Malta Postal Museum, Valletta

Name: Malta Postal Museum
Address: 135 Archbishop Street, Valletta, VLT 1444, Malta
Telephone: +356 2596 1750

#41 among attractions in Valletta

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The Malta Postal Museum is a postal museum in Valletta, Malta. It is run by the postal operator MaltaPost, and it was inaugurated on 17 June 2016. The museum is housed in a restored 20th-century townhouse in the centre of Valletta, close to the Grandmaster's Palace and the Church of Our Lady of Damascus. ()

Alternative names: Established: 17 June 2016Coordinates: 35°53'55"N, 14°30'53"E

Address

135 Archbishop StreetValletta VLT 1444 Malta

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+356 2596 1750

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Malta Postal Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Grandmaster's Palace, Casa Rocca Piccola, Royal Opera House.

~680 ftSW
16th-century high baroque cathedral
Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, Malta's capital city, Saint John's Co-Cathedral stands as a remarkable testament to Baroque architecture and the rich religious heritage of the island. Built between 1572 and 1577, the cathedral was commissioned by the Knights of St.
~180 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Ġlormu Cassar
Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
1 min walk • The Grandmaster's Palace stands as a monumental testament to the rich history of Valletta, the capital city of Malta. This opulent edifice, located in the heart of the city, served as the residence of the Grand Masters of the Knights Hospitaller, also known as the...
~480 ftNE
Guided tours of an ornate 1580s palace
Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta
3 min walk • Casa Rocca Piccola, a jewel nestled in the heart of Valletta, Malta, offers a window into the aristocratic lifestyle of the past. This 16th-century palace, transformed into a museum, allows visitors to step back in time and explore the daily life of Maltese nobility.
~1470 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Royal Opera House, Valletta
8 min walk • In the heart of the Mediterranean, nestled within the ancient city of Valletta, the Royal Opera House stands as a testament to Malta's rich cultural heritage. Once a beacon of Baroque architecture and operatic splendor, the theatre has a storied history that has seen...
~390 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, the Hostel de Verdelin stands as a testament to the island's rich history and architectural splendor. This grandiose palace, once a stately residence for knights of the Order of St.
~760 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Manoel Theatre, Valletta
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the Manoel Theatre stands as a testament to Malta's rich cultural heritage. Built in 1731 by Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, it is one of Europe's oldest working theatres and a shining example of Baroque architecture.
~270 ftE
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Old University Building, Valletta
2 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, stands the Old University Building, a beacon of scholastic heritage and Baroque architecture. This historic edifice, which currently houses the Valletta Campus of the University of Malta, was originally...
~420 ftW
Memorial
Statue of Queen Victoria, Valletta
3 min walk • In the heart of Malta's capital, Valletta, stands a dignified bronze statue of Queen Victoria, a memorial that pays homage to the island's historical ties with the British monarchy. Erected in 1891, the statue is prominently displayed in the Republic Square, formerly...
~420 ftNW
Square
Republic Square, Valletta
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, Republic Square presents itself as a quintessential emblem of Maltese culture and social life. Known locally as Pjazza Repubblika, this square is a bustling hub where locals and tourists alike converge...
~120 ftW
Baroque architecture, Museum, Military museum
Palace Armoury, Valletta
1 min walk • The Palace Armoury is an arms collection housed at the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta, Malta. It was the main armoury of the Order of St. John in the 17th and 18th centuries, and as such it was the last arsenal established by a crusader military order.
~690 ftW
Monuments and statues
Great Siege Monument, Valletta
4 min walk • The Great Siege Monument, also known as the Monument to the Fallen of the Great Siege, is a monument commemorating the Great Siege of Malta located in Valletta, Malta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Malta Postal Museum open?

Malta Postal Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Malta Postal Museum?

Nearby attractions include Church of Our Lady of Damascus, Valletta (1 min walk), Palace Armoury, Valletta (1 min walk), Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta (1 min walk), Old University Building, Valletta (2 min walk).

How to get to Malta Postal Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Malta Postal Museum:

Bus

Nawfragju • Lines: 133 (2 min walk)
Kristofru • Lines: 133 (4 min walk)