The Auberge de Provence on Republic Street, home of the National Museum of Archaeology
The entrance to the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta
The Sleeping Lady, a prehistoric clay figure, at the National Museum of Archaeology
The painted Grand Salon of the Auberge de Provence, home of the museum
A seated prehistoric figure on display at the museum
A Phoenician sarcophagus in the museum's collection
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National Museum of Archaeology

Valletta

Malta's prehistoric treasures, including the 'Sleeping Lady' and the temple-builders' 'fat figures'.

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  • Ages: 10+ yrs
  • Setting: Indoor
  • Price: From €2.50
  • Opening: Open until 19:00
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Housed in a Knights' auberge on Valletta's main street, the museum shows finds from Malta's temple period: carved stones, pottery and the famous figurines, including the tiny Sleeping Lady from the Hypogeum.

It is compact, cool and indoors — a good hour on a hot or rainy day in the city.

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