PLAN YOUR VISIT

OPENING HOURS

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry)

The museum will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Wishing you a Happy Festive Season!

Also closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

The museum may be opened for after-hour visits and special events.

Tickets

Adult Ticket €12

Student Ticket (with valid student card) €6

Senior Ticket €6

ISIC and ICOM €6

10 % discount for EYCA cardholders

Children aged 6 to 12 visit the museum for free when accompanied by an adult. Children under 6 years are not permitted in the museum.

Tickets to play our augmented reality game, 'Secrets of Palazzo Falson' can be purchased at Palazzo Falson. Same museum ticket prices apply.

Ticket includes:

Audio Guide

Maltese, English, Italian, French, German and Spanish.

Printed and Digital Information

English, Maltese, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Greek, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Japanese, Dutch, Slovak, Czech, Arabic, Spanish, Polish and Hungarian.

10% Discount at Gustav Café

ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchair

Wheelchair accessibility is from a ramp at the side door of Palazzo Falson, in Triq is-Salvatur, Mdina.

Access is available to ground-spaces only:
The Courtyard, Refectory, Armoury, Kitchen, and Studio.

There is no lift to the upper floors of the museum.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available in Gustav Café at rooftop level.

Lockers

Lockers are available free of charge at the reception. The bags should not exceed the size of 40cm by 25cm.

Please note that there is no cloakroom facility available.

Security

All areas of the museum have CCTV cameras.

GETTING HERE

Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Villegaignon Street, Mdina, MDN 1191, Malta

By Bus

Museum visitors should alight at the bus stop in Rabat and walk through Howard Gardens towards the Main Gate of Mdina. For other route options see www.publictransport.com.mt

Origin (to Rabat)

Bus Number

Valletta

51, 52, 53, 56

Airport

201, X3

Sliema

TD14, 210

Buġibba

186

University

181, 182

Għar Lapsi

109

Kindly note that the bus routes may be changed periodically, and it is always advisable to confirm the correct route before starting a journey.

By Car

Visitors arriving by car can park in the parking areas outside the Main Gate, outside Greeks’ Gate and near the Roman Domus and proceed to the Palazzo on foot. Parking inside Mdina is prohibited.

On Foot

From Main Gate, Mdina
Cross the Bridge and enter the main Mdina Gate. Take the first turn on the left and then turn right on to the main thoroughfare Villegaignon Street. After passing through Cathedral Square continue on Villegaignon Street for two more blocks. Palazzo Falson is the third block on your right.

From Greek’s Gate
Enter Greek’s Gate and follow St Nicholas Street. Turn right on St Peter Street and head up towards Villegaignon Street. At Villegaignon Street, turn left and walk for a few metres. Palazzo Falson is the second block on your right.

By Bus

Museum visitors should alight at the Bus Stop in Rabat and walk through Howard Gardens towards the Main Gate of Mdina. For other route options see www.publictransport.com.mt

Bus Number (to Rabat)

Valletta: 51, 52, 53, 56
Airport: 201, X3
Sliema: TD14, 210
Bugibba: 186
University: 181, 182
Għar Lapsi: 109

Kindly note that the bus routes may be changed periodically, and it is always advisable to confirm the correct route before starting a journey

By Car

Visitors arriving by car can park in the parking areas outside the Main Gate, outside Greeks’ Gate and near the Roman Domus and proceed to the Palazzo on foot. Parking inside Mdina is prohibited.

On Foot

From Main Gate, Mdina
Cross the Bridge and enter the Main Mdina Gate. Take the first turn on the left and then turn right on to the main thoroughfare Villegaignon Street. After passing through Cathedral Square continue on Villegaignon Street for two more blocks. Palazzo Falson is the third block on your right.

From Greek’s Gate
Enter Greek’s Gate and follow St Nicholas Street. Turn right on St Peter Street and head up towards Villegaignon Street. At Villegaignon Street, turn left and walk for a few meters. Palazzo Falson is the second block on your right.

GROUP VISITS

Group visits of up to 15 persons per group are entitled to a special concession on the ticket price of €10 per person.

Group in period costume on Palazzo Falson courtyard steps
Group in period costume on Palazzo Falson courtyard steps

GROUP VISITS

Group visits up to 15 persons per group are entitled to special concessions on admission of €10 per person.

Schoolchildren touring Palazzo Falson

SCHOOL VISITS

We offer educational programmes of various levels for children and youths. We invite educational organisations to bring their students to visit the palazzo for a specially curated guided tour.

Donation of €2 per student.

AFTER-HOURS VISITS

The museum can also be opened after normal opening hours for private events such as cocktail parties, dinners, civil wedding ceremonies, concerts, product launches, lectures and other events.

Tours of the museum after normal opening hours can also be arranged. Additionally, we can offer a drink at the end of the tour served at our panoramic view on the rooftop or in the entrance hall of the Palazzo.

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Evening recital in the Palazzo Falson courtyard
Evening recital in the Palazzo Falson courtyard

AFTER-HOURS VISITS

The museum can also be opened after normal opening hours for private events such as cocktail parties, dinners, civil wedding ceremonies, concerts, product launches, lectures and other events.

Tours of the museum after normal opening hours can also be arranged. Additionally, we can offer a drink at the end of the tour served at our panoramic view on the rooftop or in the entrance hall of the Palazzo.

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Inside Gustav Café

GUSTAV CAFÉ

Gustav Café is situated amid the rooftops of Palazzo Falson, adjacent to the Pollinator Haven.

Enjoy the phenomenal view in all seasons while relaxing in the secluded atmosphere of Malta’s highest café.

Open Tuesday to Sunday,
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry).

The Café will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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