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Malta Aviation Museum

Malta Aviation Museum

Malta Aviation Museum
4.5
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The museum is a living and working museum, which is a prime attraction for all family members of all ages. It exhibits a collection of around 18 aircraft, aircraft engines, airfield equipment, uniforms, model aircraft and much more. Among its prime exhibits are a World War II Hawker Hurricane which was recovered from the seabed in 1995 and completely restored to working condition.
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  • DaveEff
    Northampton, United Kingdom22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Up close to vintage aeroplanes & helicopters
    A small museum but quite a few interesting aircraft across 3 hangers and fabulous to be sited at the original Takali RAF station.(google RAF TaKali) If you've read "Malta a thorn in Rommel;s Side" you will have read lots about Takali & be interested to see Laddie Lucas's uniform on display. There is a NAAFI hut with a hot drink dispenser. Was quiet when we visited but it was out of season & road works were reducing their footfall. Their website has directions and bus routes. Short walk from "Stadium" bus stop. I highly recommend a visit, we then walked to Mdina (as WWII pilots had to!). A great experience :-)
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 20, 2024
  • Berakas
    Salisbury, United Kingdom19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating museum telling a great story about Malta and its aviation history
    This museum is opposite the Ta Qali Craft Village on the site of the former military airfield. There is a good selection of aircraft, engines, weapons and memorabilia many reflecting the huge part that Malta played in the Allies success in the Second World War. The shop guide, Frederick Galea, was most helpful and informative, and additionally has authored and co authored 19 books covering various aspects of the war and aviation history. The museum holds , amongst many other aircraft, a complete Spitfire and Hurricane. Additionally there are other fascinating attractions including a Second World War chapel with a Book of Remembrance for the fallen, a WW2 fuel bowser, parts of a Messerschmitt ME109 shot down over Malta, and a Link trainer used as one of the first flight simulators. The museum has a small cafe area with vending machines (the coffee was very good and only €1!) A really absorbing day out!
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 23, 2024
  • CleethorpesHolidayLover
    Cleethorpes, United Kingdom206 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Information From Ray
    We arrived and were guided around by a wonderful gentleman called Ray, that used his knowledge and experience to fetch the museum alive. He was interesting, with lots of information not only about planes but many people that were involved in them over the years. I can thoroughly recommend a visit here, seeing the planes etc and I learnt so much that I never knew. Thank you Ray. 😊
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 27, 2024
  • dragonara2
    Honiton, United Kingdom489 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Surprising exhibits
    This museum has different hangars with some unusual and surprising planes and other exhibits from the 2nd world war. Very reasonable charge for a private museum. There is quite a hike from bus stops and few if any signposts. Tiny 'cafe' area does sell drinks and crisps but tha'ts it! Planes are well displayed with good descriptions in english, beware, much of Ta Quali is a building site.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 25, 2024
  • RobertEaston
    90 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a visit for anyone with an interest in WW2 and Malta.
    Great little museum with useful information about most, if not all, of the exhibits. Interesting pieces about some of the more renowned WW2 pilots who flew out of Malta. Bus stops are still an issue. Stadium stop is active from the Valletta direction but not Mdina/Rabat.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 24, 2024
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AndrewC44
Wincanton, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
This is a superb museum, which is not very large but has not only interesting exhibits but also some very moving related human interest aviation stories. I also never realised that early seaplanes were actually built in Malta, for example. However, be aware that we were charged 20 Euros for a taxi ride from Mdina to Takali which should have been 11 Euros. We discovered that there was board at the car park next to the entrance to Mdina gate that showed the standard taxi fares. Apart from this slight rip off, it was a wonderful visit. You can then catch a 56 bus back to Valetta
Written May 1, 2022
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rockfordstone
St Ives, UK335 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
A great little museum. It is small compared to others I have been to, but it really is full of some excellent history, especially relating to the RAF involvement on the island.

If you are into plans, it is well worth getting on a bus (the tour bus goes past it) and having a walk around for an hour or 2.
Written September 28, 2021
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Titania
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
A splendid collection of Aircraft and associated artefacts which were present in both an interesting and informative manner . The scale models were beautiful displayed .An additional bonus a number of interesting motorcycles both vintage and modern were on view .The staff were only too happy to chat about the exhibits and the work of the museum.Throughly recommended well worth a visit .
Written February 16, 2020
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KKornel_HUN
Budapest, Hungary13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
It was one of the best in our trip to Malta. I advise you to go there when it's not crawded - as we were the only ones at the museum they offered us to sit in the Spitfire and 2 helicopters - and they told it is only possible with few people in the museum. There is also a cockpit where you can sit in and touch what you want :) Very big thanks to the friendly staff!
Written March 27, 2022
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Berakas
Salisbury, UK19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
This museum is opposite the Ta Qali Craft Village on the site of the former military airfield. There is a good selection of aircraft, engines, weapons and memorabilia many reflecting the huge part that Malta played in the Allies success in the Second World War. The shop guide, Frederick Galea, was most helpful and informative, and additionally has authored and co authored 19 books covering various aspects of the war and aviation history. The museum holds , amongst many other aircraft, a complete Spitfire and Hurricane.
Additionally there are other fascinating attractions including a Second World War chapel with a Book of Remembrance for the fallen, a WW2 fuel bowser, parts of a Messerschmitt ME109 shot down over Malta, and a Link trainer used as one of the first flight simulators. The museum has a small cafe area with vending machines (the coffee was very good and only €1!)
A really absorbing day out!
Written March 23, 2024
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Sarah b
Lytham St Anne's, UK2,360 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Friends
We really enjoyed this visit on day 1 of our week in Malta. The collection of planes was interesting even if your interests are aesthetic rather than engineering. The information boards provide a good context to the planes on display. There was a video presentation to give context to the importance of Malta in the operations during WW2.

We met one of the founders of the museum who had spent all his available time on building this wonderful facility since 90s, and he was able to explain the work that was done here to preserve these memories for future generations.

The museum includes 3 hangers if planes and a small memorial gardens.

Toilets available.

Parking for visitors us available .

The museum is close to the football stadium and the craft village.
Written March 23, 2022
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Mary B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
A highly recommended deviation from the popular route towards Mdina.This wonderfully storied museum is run by delightfully well informed characters, who’s passions clearly shine though on each exhibit. Housed in the various hangers Malta aviation history is well cared for, this little place that can.
Written December 9, 2022
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Mary Ann E
Salem, NH70 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
My husband wanted to see the remains of the old fighter pilot Faith that was so active in WWII. The museum is huge and signage was not intuitive, So it took us a long time to find what he wanted to see. But it was worth it.
Written August 13, 2023
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Justine H
Bridgnorth, UK124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
It may only be a small museum, with a small display of aircraft, but the history and rarity of some of the aircraft makes this museum well worth a visit. There is also a display of wreckage from various aircraft shot down in WW11.
Well worth the €7 entry.
Easy to get to on public transport as we did from Sliema for just €2 each.
Written October 1, 2022
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Cliff G
24 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Friends
Always good to see history but history was made when the video presentation was switched off and hanger doors were being closed at 16:00hr. It was advertised as last entry 16:00hr and museum shuts at 17:00hr. Café was closed, no chance to see the Chapel, Memorial Gardens etc. Such a missed opportunity especially as my father was stationed at RAF Luca and questions were at the ready. Afraid won't be recommending this museum to anyone
Written November 16, 2021
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