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Monday 11:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 11:30 - 17:00 Wednesday 11:30 - 17:00 Thursday 11:30 - 17:00 Friday 11:30 - 17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 13:30

St. Agatha's Crypt, Catacombs and Museum, Rabat Malta

Name: St. Agatha's Crypt, Catacombs and Museum, Rabat Malta
Address: St. Agatha Lane, Rabat, RBT2020, MT
Telephone: +35679469893
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St. Agatha's Crypt, Catacombs and Museum, Rabat Malta

Guided tours reveal this historic complex. A truly unmissable experience. Get in touch.

Step into three worlds of heritage: Roman and Paleo‑Christian catacombs, a crypt with rare medieval frescoes beside Malta’s oldest church, and a museum of treasures. AGATHA Catacombs, Crypt & Museum in Rabat (VO2630) offers a unique journey into Malta’s early Christian and Paleo-Christian past. Visitors can explore the Roman- and Paleo-Christian–era catacombs, an underground network of burial cham

bers carved from limestone; the ancient crypt, renowned for its rare medieval frescoes and connection to one of the oldest places of worship on the island; and the museum, which houses an extensive collection of pottery, glass, fossils, minerals, reliquaries, devotional objects, paintings, and historical books. Guided tours run throughout the day, offering an engaging and accessible introduction to the site’s history, spirituality, and archaeology.

21/05/2026

📣 Some days ago we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of Lebanese and Armenian visitors taking part in the Pilgrimage to Malta organised by The Lebanese Community UK .TLC . UK and the Lebanese Maronite Order.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with organisations and initiatives that promote religious tourism at AGATHA.

17/05/2026

A recent visit to St. Agatha's Crypt, Catacombs and Museum, Rabat Malta by Miranda Moutroue, wife of Felice from Radio Maria Australia & Radio Maria Italy, accompanied by representatives from Radju Marija Malta. We truly appreciate their sterling work and dedication.

11/05/2026

🎉 Wishing a very happy birthday to Fr Frankie Cini MSSP, Director of AGATHA. Grateful for his dedication, guidance, and the passion he brings to our mission every day. Ad multos annos.

28/04/2026

👏 Our museum welcomed its first Erasmus students, Martyna Moskala and Patrycja Szal from Poland. Their interest, dedication, and support over the past two weeks have been greatly valued. Sending them our thanks and best wishes for the future.

26/04/2026

A recent visit from ZBC 10.Klasse of Ringsted, Denmark, as they explored the historic underground spaces of AGATHA Catacombs, Crypt & Museum.

👉 To book your own group tour, send us a private message or email [email protected].

04/04/2026

HAPPY EASTER
A beautiful 18th‑century print by G. Cortese, after the original by C. Bloemaert, from the 1794 Roman Missal. This historic piece, preserved at St Agatha’s Church, captures the joy and radiance of the Resurrection, a fitting image as we celebrate faith and Easter’s message of hope and renewal.

30/03/2026

FROM OUR CABINET OF CURIOSITIES — No. 6
This 18th‑century panel from the Church of St Agatha portrays Christ on the Cross, accompanied by Mary, the Mother of God, John the Evangelist, and Mary Magdalene. Its distinctive frame, topped with a modest canopy, once housed sacred relics.

28/03/2026

Thanks to the Malta Tourism Authority, we lately had the pleasure of welcoming a group of French visitors. Merci Danovan!

👉 Book your own group visit by contacting us via private message or by email at [email protected].

21/03/2026

Another group of young visitors joined us at the AGATHA Catacombs, Crypt & Museum; a Year 4 class from STMC Giuseppina Deguara, Marsaxlokk Primary School. The visit was coordinated by Ms Eleanor Marmara, Deputy Head.

👉 Book your own group visit by contacting us via private message or by email at [email protected].

16/03/2026

We recently had the honour of welcoming a distinguished group of academics to the AGATHA Catacombs, Crypt & Museum: Prof Dionisius Agius (Emeritus Professor of Arabic Studies and Islamic Material Culture at the University of Exeter), Prof Ian Netton (Emeritus Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter), Prof Catherine Rider (Associate Professor in Medieval History at the University of Exeter), and Dr Habib Saçmalı (Assistant Professor at Marmara University).

Their visit offered a valuable opportunity to share insights into the historical and cultural significance of the AGATHA Complex, and we thank them for their interest in exploring this unique heritage site.

👉 Book your own group visit by contacting us via private message or by email at [email protected].

Address

St. Agatha Lane
Rabat
RBT2020

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	11:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	11:30 - 17:00
Thursday	11:30 - 17:00
Friday	11:30 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 13:30

Telephone

+35679469893

Website

http://www.stagatha.mt/

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