Ggantija Museum
About This Museum
Honestly, nothing prepares you for the sheer age of this place. The Ggantija Temples outside the museum are a staggering 5,500 years old, which makes them older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. The museum itself does a brilliant job of setting the scene for these ancient giants. You'll find beautifully displayed artifacts that help you imagine the lives of the mysterious people who built these structures. It’s a truly humbling experience that completely redefines your sense of history.
Collection Highlights
Look for the famous 'fat lady' figurines, which might actually represent a mother goddess. There are also intricate spiral motifs carved into stone slabs and all sorts of everyday tools and pottery that survived millennia.
Visitor Information
Wear comfy shoes because you'll want to explore the temple complex right after the museum. It gets very hot and sunny in summer, so bring water and a hat—shade is scarce out by the stones.
Architecture & Building
The museum building is modern and sleek, with lots of glass and clean lines, which creates a fascinating contrast with the rough, monumental limestone temples it looks out onto.
Contact & Location
Address: It-Tempji tal-Ġgantija, Triq il-Mitħna, Ix-Xagħra, Għawdex, XRA 1012, Malta
Phone: +356 2155 3194
Website: Visit Website
