National Museum of Natural History, Mdina MALTA

30/08/2026

🪶 Kienu jintlibsu għall-ġmiel. Imfittxija għar-rarità tagħhom 👑 Mixtieqa bħala simboli tal-lussu. Illum jirrakkontaw storja differenti ħafna 🌿

🏛️ Skopri l-wirja ‘Il-Moda u l-Bidu tal-Konservazzjoni tan-Natura’ fil-Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Istorja Naturali fl-Imdina, li ser tibqa’ għaddejja sal-aħħar ta’ Settembru 2026.

🪶 They were worn for beauty. Desired for their rarity 👑 Coveted as status symbols. Now they tell a very different story🌿

🏛️ Discover the exhibition ‘Fashion and the Birth of Nature Conservation’ at the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina, running until the end of September 2026.

21/08/2026

️🕯️Għad-dawl tax-xemgħa, kollox jieħu bixra differenti.

Il-mużajk Ruman jikseb lewn ieħor, il-katakombi jsiru aktar misterjużi, u l-kollezzjonijiet iqanqlu kurżità ġdida. Fid-19 ta’ Settembru, mis-7pm sa nofsillejl, ara kif jinbidlu d-Domvs Romana u l-Katakombi ta’ San Pawl fir-Rabat, flimkien mal-Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Istorja Naturali fl-Imdina. Kant u mużika live jagħtu dimensjoni oħra lil din il-lejla.

🎟️ Il-biljetti bi prezz speċjali jistgħu jinxtraw minn hawn: https://heritagemalta.mt/store/c460/

🕯️ Candlelight plays tricks with the familiar.

Roman mosaics grow warmer, catacombs look stranger, and curious collections get more intriguing. On 19th September, from 7pm to midnight, see what it does to the Domvs Romana and St Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat, and to the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina. Live music and performances will add another dimension to the evening.

🎟️ Special-price tickets can be purchased here: https://heritagemalta.mt/store/c460/

08/08/2026

Opening today - do not miss! 👒 🪭

🇲🇹 Wasal il-ħin biex niftħu r-rix-tellu!

👗 Minn ilbies preistoriku għal rakkonti dwar fer preġjat mill-Mongolja u rapport kurjuż mal-pulizija Maltija fl-1920 dwar rixa mitlufa ta' nagħma, il-wirja l-ġdida tagħna fil-Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Istorja Naturali fl-Imdina turi kif il-moda u n-natura ilhom marbutin ma' xulxin tul is-sekli – u kif nistgħu nieħdu ħsieb lit-tnejn li huma. Tiftaħ is-Sibt li ġej, 8 ta' Awwissu 🌿🏛️

🔗 Komplu segwuna hawn għal aktar dettalji dalwaqt: https://heritagemalta.mt/whats-on/fashion-and-the-birth-of-nature-conservation/

🇬🇧 We can hide it no more (pun intended)!

👗 From prehistoric garments to accounts of luxurious Mongolian fur and a curious 1920 local police report about a lost ostrich plume, our new exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina reveals how fashion and nature have long intertwined – and how we can protect both. Open from this Saturday, 8th August 🌿🏛️

🔗 Follow here for more details soon: https://heritagemalta.mt/whats-on/fashion-and-the-birth-of-nature-conservation/

21/07/2026

It was a privilege to host such talented young people. Until next time! 🦚

24/06/2026

📢 Estiża sal-Ħadd 19 ta’ Lulju! 😍

B’talba popolari, il-wirja ‘In-Natura fil-Folklor Malti’ se tkompli għaddejja għal ftit aktar fil-Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Istorja Naturali, l-Imdina. Skopri kif in-natura ssir ġrajja – minn leġġendi u twemmin sa tifsiriet moħbija ta’ pjanti u annimali ta’ kuljum.

✨ Ejja u esperjenzaha qabel tagħlaq!
🔗 Aktar dettalji hawn: heritagemalta.mt/whats-on/nature-in-maltese-folklore/

📢 Extended until Sunday 19th July! 😍

Due to popular demand, the exhibition ‘Nature in Maltese Folklore’ will run a little longer at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. Discover how nature becomes story – from legends and beliefs to the hidden meanings behind everyday plants and animals.

✨ Come and experience it before it closes!
🔗 More details here: heritagemalta.mt/whats-on/nature-in-maltese-folklore/

National Museum of Natural History, Mdina MALTA

17/06/2026

😱 Happening soon at the museum… for kids 6+! 🐀🪳🐈 Book now before it fills up!

This event forms part of the Student Summer Programme. On 2nd July, … Continued

16/06/2026

A welcome visitor to our courtyard fountain: the Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator), one of Europe’s largest and most striking dragonflies. 🐉

Even the smallest water features can provide a resting place for wildlife!

Scientific name: Anax imperator
English name: Blue Emperor
Maltese name: Mazzarell Sultan

A stunning female emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) rests gracefully on a green lily pad. This vibrant macro shot showcases the dragonfly's brilliant apple-green thorax, massive compound eyes, and uniquely patterned blue-and-brown abdomen. Perched delicately at the water's edge, she is actively ovipositing—dipping the tip of her abdomen beneath the surface to inject eggs into the aquatic vegetation.

Technical Details: Nikon D5300 + Nikon 105mm f/2.8G VR Macro, ISO400, f5.6, 1/500sec, 157mm (equivalence on crop sensor)

08/06/2026

🦋 The skies around Rabat and Mdina are alive with butterflies!

Over the past few days, we have been witnessing a remarkable migration of the Painted Lady butterfly (Farfett tax-Xewk, Vanessa cardui), one of the world’s most famous migratory insects. Millions of these beautiful travellers are passing over Malta as they continue their extraordinary journey across continents. Among them, keen observers may also spot smaller numbers of the familiar Small White (Farfett tal-Kaboċċi, Pieris rapae), another species currently on the move.

These migrations remind us that Malta lies on an important natural crossroads, connecting Africa and Europe not only for birds, but also for countless insects.

Have you spotted any migrating butterflies lately? Share your observations and photos in the comments! 🦋✨

16/05/2026

Yesterday’s curatorial museum archives tour was a great experience, and we are still overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and curiosity shown by everyone who joined us! The engaged expressions, thoughtful questions, and genuine excitement reminded us why our work matters so much.

Your support and participation encourage us to continue making the knowledge, history, and science in our care more accessible to all.

We look forward to welcoming you again soon for more discoveries behind the scenes! 📚🌿✨

(Special thanks to Stefan Azzopardi for sharing his pictures!)

11/05/2026

✨ Thank you for the feature, GuideMeMalta.com!

🌿 Dear visitors, you have until the end of June to catch our current exhibition. Grab your friends and make your plans now! 🐦‍⬛

The exhibition is running until the 30th June!