Modern aquarium with local fish species, reptiles, amphibians & insects, plus a gift shop & cafe.
At a glance
#8 of 10 Tourist attractions in St Paul's BayLocalGuideWorld score: 4.30
Rating breakdown
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5 ★52%
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4 ★30%
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3 ★13%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★2%
What reviewers talk about
Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Price & value38%
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View19%
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Location19%
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Atmosphere19%
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Service & staff13%
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Waiting & crowds6%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Malta National Aquarium?
- Malta National Aquarium is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 38,662 reviews.
- How does Malta National Aquarium rank in St Paul's Bay?
- Malta National Aquarium is #8 of 10 Tourist attractions in St Paul's Bay by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Malta National Aquarium located?
- Triq it-Trunciera, San Pawl il-Baħar SPB 1500, Malta — 0.8 km from the center of St Paul's Bay.
- What do visitors mention most about Malta National Aquarium?
- Most often: price & value, view, location (from 16 recent reviews).
- How can I contact Malta National Aquarium?
- Phone: +356 2258 8100 · Website: aquarium.com.mt
It's okay. The entrance was in my opinion not worth the experience. It's quite small, we spent less than one hour in the aquarium.
I really liked the experience of what is it like to be in a submarine!
I really liked the experience of what is it like to be in a submarine!
Excellent place to hide in the shade for a few hours if you need to escape the heat. It is similar to several others aquariums i have visited. There are always walk through glass tunnels where you and a menacing looking shark can come face to face. The design both exterior and interior is marvellous (see photos). Its a great place for kids, there is much educational, hands on stuff for them to get involved with and, of course, many superb colourful species for them to Marvel at along with the creepy, scary ones The Cafeteria/ Restaurant is very nice indeed. Beware though its not a cheap day out. The aquarium is within walki g distance of Buggiba bus station.
Many buses pass it by on their way to Buggiba from Malta. There is also a bus from Mdina/ rabat via Mosta yo buggiba station where you canwalk from on the seafront promenade.
Many buses pass it by on their way to Buggiba from Malta. There is also a bus from Mdina/ rabat via Mosta yo buggiba station where you canwalk from on the seafront promenade.
Had a really nice afternoon here. Highly recommend getting the extra behind the scenes tour of the aquarium for 6 eur, was fascinating to see how an aquarium is administered and maintained and the amount of work that goes in to make everything there the fabulous place it is.
The aquarium has a large restaurant inside the building that is perfect for if you've finished your tour inside and want some food. The views are the best I've seen in Maltese restaurants and it's very relaxing to eat and enjoy the scenic backdrop of the sea. Try to get a table next to the waterside if you can.
The aquarium has a large restaurant inside the building that is perfect for if you've finished your tour inside and want some food. The views are the best I've seen in Maltese restaurants and it's very relaxing to eat and enjoy the scenic backdrop of the sea. Try to get a table next to the waterside if you can.
The whole experience was amazing!
We spend 2.5 hours to walk around and
listened to sophisticated “Harold” talking about creatures under the water.
He also patiently answered to our questions over sea animals.
We’ve learned a lot and observed new species.
We spend 2.5 hours to walk around and
listened to sophisticated “Harold” talking about creatures under the water.
He also patiently answered to our questions over sea animals.
We’ve learned a lot and observed new species.
An absolutely amazing experience. Loads of different species of fish and reptiles. The behind the scene tour is worth the €5 and i would highly recommend this. (You get to watch shark being fed, get inside knowledge of the cleaning, feeding and care aspect of the aquarium. We were unsure at the start about visiting but 100% we made the right decision.
The Malta National Aquarium, located in Qawra, offers an impressive glimpse into the aquatic world. Its well-designed tanks, housing a diverse array of marine life, offer visitors a fascinating journey through various underwater habitats. Notable exhibits include the Mediterranean Sea section, where one can observe local species, and the tropical oceans area, teeming with colorful fish and coral. The layout is visitor-friendly, providing educational insights alongside mesmerizing visuals. While it's not the largest aquarium, its focus on conservation and education makes it a worthwhile visit for families and marine enthusiasts. The surrounding amenities, including a pleasant promenade, enhance the overall experience.
Nice aquarium, good displays. Very interesting to see all the Christmas decorations everywhere in the space.
Our baby especially loved the small aquarium tunnel for kids.
The aquarium itself is not very big, there's a huge restaurant in the same building where we had lunch and that was good. I recommend getting the Heritage Malta multi site pass if you're planning on visiting a few locations, as the aquarium is including as well.
Our baby especially loved the small aquarium tunnel for kids.
The aquarium itself is not very big, there's a huge restaurant in the same building where we had lunch and that was good. I recommend getting the Heritage Malta multi site pass if you're planning on visiting a few locations, as the aquarium is including as well.
Medium sized Aquarium, but it was very well decorated in marine style. The kids corner was excellent. Kids can there color the fishes pictures and then send it to Aquarium displayed on the big screen, that was amazing, my 2-years old daughter was delighted. Besides the fishes you can find here exotic animals corner with exotic insects, reptiles and amphibians. Information about the species in the aquariums we can find on the touchscreens next to the tanks. Also in the museum you can learn about the history of women's who devoted their lives to study marine life - great idea!
Definitely must see when you are visiting Malta with kids. Aquarium is not too big we spend there about an hour and an half with a five year old. Kids can even make they own virtual fish. There is also plastic pollution display and how it affects oceans. Since we went to Malta now in November it was not too overcrowded. There is a lot of different fish to see and they have got a reptile section as well.
They have done a great job since the last time we had gone there! Keep it up! Children really love creating their own fish and adding them to the virtual aquarium:)
A very nice aquarium but pretty small. They also have a section with reptiles, spiders, bugs. We enjoyed the central tank with a tunnel in it the most.
P.S. I recommend buying the tickets online as they are €3 cheaper :)
P.S. I recommend buying the tickets online as they are €3 cheaper :)
This isn't the biggest aquarium, you could probably get round in about an hour, but it's still a great experience. Staff here are friendly and if you are fortunate to catch them during the feeding, they are very informative and and present really well. There are loads of different animals to see here, my particular favourite was the Spiny Lobster as I had never seen one that large.
My visit to the Malta National Aquarium was a captivating experience. From the moment I stepped inside, I was immersed in the fascinating world of marine life. The exhibits were well-designed and offered a diverse range of aquatic species, from colorful tropical fish to awe-inspiring sharks.
The highlight of my visit was the incredible underwater tunnel, where I felt like I was walking on the ocean floor surrounded by majestic sea creatures. It provided a unique and up-close view of marine life that left me in awe.
The highlight of my visit was the incredible underwater tunnel, where I felt like I was walking on the ocean floor surrounded by majestic sea creatures. It provided a unique and up-close view of marine life that left me in awe.
This is a real treasure. Very nicely laid out with really lovely atmosphere building sets for the fish tanks. A great range of interesting sea life. I really recommend you take the backstage tour, it was a real eye opener, information about how the aquarium works, the fish inside, how they are fed, all about the background to it all. So good.
No complaints about this place. The Malta national aquarium lived up to expectations; it's a modern, engaging aquarium and will be a particularly fun place to bring kids. There are various tanks containing a variety of aquatic animals as well as reptiles; entry fee is approx €10 - €16 depending on age, there's a restaurant with both indoor and outdoor sitting areas as well as an outdoor play area. There's also a gift shop at the exit point of the aquarium where you can pick up souvenirs.
Overall it was a fun experience
Overall it was a fun experience
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