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National Museum of Natural History

Vilhena Palace | St Publius Square, Mdina, Island of Malta RBT 12, Malta
00356 21455951
Ranked #8 of 9 attractions in Mdina
3.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Museums
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York, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

This is being updated currently, and so it is rather tired looking - just lots of stuffed animals looking rather sorry for themselves. Gift shop is ok (and this is free to access). We would not have paid to get in - we accessed it with our Heritage Malta Pass. Unless you like old school Nationla History collections (and I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

I liked everything about it but I especially liked the giant octopus and the moonstone rock brought back by Appollo 11. More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

I'm not really into natural history and found the geology section the most interesting part of the museum. The bald displays of butterflies, fish, stuffed birds, etc all seems a bit old-fashioned now. More

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Derry, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011
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We went to the Natural History Museum just inside the gateway of Mdina with open minds. Which was just as well as the place is ghastly. The interior looks like an Institution with lots of stairs and no lifts that I could see. Animals/reptiles were badly stuffed and very poorly described in the accompanying labels. Unlike most museums there were... More

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Keighley, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

The ancient city of Mdina, Malta, is a gem. It is very beautiful and should be visited. Just inside the main gate is the National Museum of Natural History in St Publius Square. Unless you have an interest in Museology, I urge you not to waste your money going in. For a 21st century museum this is simply appalling. The... More

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Rennes, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

Beautifully done with small financial capacities. Interesting aspects of mediterranenan pre-historic period. More

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milano
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2010
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