Visited as part of a battlefield study and we were fortunate to be hosted by Umberto, the museum manager. Fascinating visit, which was really brought to life by Umberto - he gave our group plenty of food for thought to reflect upon. Truly harrowing conditions for the brave Maltese people who lived through the Second World War. Highly recommended - a must do for all those visiting Malta

If you are offered a tour, take it! We were fortunate enough to have Umberto take us on a tour of the shelter. He is very passionate about the real history of the people and their experiences, war is not just about military. I really enjoyed the whole experience and the lady on the front desk was lovely. I would highly recommend 👍

This was a really fascinating museum. The items on display are interesting, there are uniforms and things you don’t see in museums in the UK. There is a really informative audio guide that accompanies your museum tour. Our visit to the museum finished just as a tour of the underground shelter started so we joined this. It was really interesting to see the shelters and the guide really brought it to life and helped you imagine how it must have felt being there during an air raid. In the shelters there are some steep steps and low ceilings so you need to crouch to get through them ( you do get a hard hat) but it is still really worth a visit. One of the best attractions on Malta in my opinion.

Great experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about this historical period and gave us great insights into what living conditions were like at this time. The museum has a vast display of items pertaining to WWII all with adjoining information. Highly recommend.

A splendid museum preserving the history of the island. The guided tour by Umberto Ruggiero was unparalleled. He really made you feel an emotional link to the lives of the average Maltese citizens who were confined in the air raid shelters for many hours at a time.

Very interesting museum. The underground shelter tour is a must. The guide, Umberto, is the manager but also an archaeologist and researcher. His passion is evident and he is very knowledgeable. The whole experience kept us occupied for almost 3 hours. Great value for money.

Firstly the museum is fantastic, exhibit’s and videos excellent. If you are lucky with the timing of your visit, like we were, the underground shelter tour with Umberto is a must. His passion & knowledge of Malta’s history from its beginning is well worth the time spent. He gives a very detailed, passionate description of a day in the life of the many Maltese people who spent time in the shelter, hiding from the relentless bombing. You will be moved by the experience. Thank you Umberto.

We are so glad we decided to visit Malta at war. The exhibits were interesting but the underground tour was a great opportunity to see as well as hear how the war here in Malta effected its people . We were lucky to have Umberto as our guide as his passion for the subject and his knowledge of Malta and WW2 gave us an understanding of what the Maltese went through . It’s was a good history lesson from the perspective of the people . We looked at the city differently after our time spent here.

This is a must see for everybody!! Absolutely amazing. Our guide Umberto was very knowledgeable. It makes all the difference to a tour! He was also very passionate and went all out in making his presentation very interesting and that much more compelling. You owe it to yourself to arrange to have Umberto as your guide….so many juicy details.

Excellent underground shelter tour from Umberto. His knowledge as an archaeologist and historian made for an accurate and impassioned portrayal of life in the shelters. A well stocked, well kept museum in beautiful surroundings. Do not miss!!