Palace Armoury
Palace Armoury
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Stephen H
London, UK13 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Although it had many interesting artefacts, there was very little information available on them (next to no signs and no audio guide as was the case in many other nearby museums)
As it’s only one room and no information it takes maybe 10 mins to see everything.
To be very honest it felt rather expensive for what it was at €6 per person.
The palace is closed for 2 years for restoration, I would not recommend going just for the armoury.
As it’s only one room and no information it takes maybe 10 mins to see everything.
To be very honest it felt rather expensive for what it was at €6 per person.
The palace is closed for 2 years for restoration, I would not recommend going just for the armoury.
Written October 9, 2021
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111AnJ111
London, UK239 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
The main palace was closed off during the period I visited. No issues, I honestly was there for the weaponry and armourcraft!
Really interesting information about the production of armours and weapons during the period of each item shown: you get to learn about known and unknown craftsmen and a bit of related history. The details of the armous and especially the shoulder plates and how some of the pieces were attached to the main parts - an eye candy!
I enjoyed the arrangement and appreciated the big fans hah!
The security check includes temperature check (non-invasive on the wrist with a digital no-touch thermometre). No cash payments, because the people at the museum prefer to handle less money by hand.
Really interesting information about the production of armours and weapons during the period of each item shown: you get to learn about known and unknown craftsmen and a bit of related history. The details of the armous and especially the shoulder plates and how some of the pieces were attached to the main parts - an eye candy!
I enjoyed the arrangement and appreciated the big fans hah!
The security check includes temperature check (non-invasive on the wrist with a digital no-touch thermometre). No cash payments, because the people at the museum prefer to handle less money by hand.
Written September 26, 2021
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LILY Voyages
French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France796 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
one of the first buildings in the new city of Valletta founded by Grand Master Jean de Valette in 1566. For 20 euros you can have access to the huge amour collection of the time as Well as the grand palace, its huge Rooms, paintings , tapisseries and the history behind every little object that is exposed. Infortunately, when we got there on March 2nd, the place was under renovation but de were not informed of the inconvinience but after we bought the tickets and got inside. You can imagine our disappointment .
Written December 10, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,708 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
This museum is actually part of the visit to the Grandmasters Palace. It's a magnificent museum displaying some of the armour owned by the military order of St. John and only a fraction of the equipment once kept for arming the knights. The collection is absolutely stunning and lovingly curated. Many of the exhibits have fantastic explanatory information far surpassing other armoury museums. There's also videos demonstrating training and use of some of the weapons including the halberd. Some of the flintlock guns have actual flints demonstrating how the mechanism worked.
Written September 22, 2024
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PPCI-BG
Bergamo, Italy121,459 contributions
Jun 2024 • Business
The armory is the only real attraction of the palace of the Grand Masters. The material on display is abundant and some pieces show signs of use in battle. Unfortunately the pieces are arranged without understandable logic and the explanatory panels are few and meager. Too bad they can't make the most of it.
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Written August 17, 2024
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kimharris01
Bristol, UK59 contributions
Jan 2020
an interesting hour spent exploring the knights of st johns history. lots of weaponry on display along with suits of armour and cannons. theres something a little dated about the displays, but enjoyed it anyway.
Written January 18, 2020
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55mo55
London, UK248 contributions
May 2023
When booking to go to Malta, this was one of the places we wanted to see most. We were told refurbishments were going on , which we thought that is ok. Unfortunately it is closed completely apart from the armoury and having recently visited the museum in the uk with a very large armoury section we passed. So I would say, dont visit this year if you want to see what is consistently classed as the number 1 destination to see when visiting Malta
Written May 14, 2023
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NeilCzarnecki
Racine, WI187 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
The armoury has an impressive collection of weaponry covering 1500 years of history. Nice collection of old cannons, even though functional cannons are positioned around the city in various locations. Interesting to see the evolution of long guns in the collection.
Written June 13, 2019
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HOEKIES
The Hague, The Netherlands325 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Nice to visit this with kids and teenagers, however will not be a place that will keep them busy for hours.
Nice to see the detailed pieces, harnesses, guns, bows, it is like a walk through history (warfare). Not always nice to see so many weapons but it will give you a good impression of these ages and the way they were fighting and protecting themselves.
Nice to see the detailed pieces, harnesses, guns, bows, it is like a walk through history (warfare). Not always nice to see so many weapons but it will give you a good impression of these ages and the way they were fighting and protecting themselves.
Written January 5, 2020
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Jeanne S
53 contributions
Aug 2019
Displays of a wide range of armor and weapons from swords to muskets along with very good descriptions of all. We visited during the heat of August and the only cooling was provided by fans. Imagine wearing a full suit of plate in that heat in the sun!
Written September 2, 2019
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