Ok- Absolutely great for people being interested in history as its collections mainly presents art (contains paintings by Mattia Preti, Antoine de Favray and Francesco Zahra,...) and religious artifacts beside the world war shelters. The collections also include several sculptures, an altar, antique silverware, and relics. So all in all you get to see lots! But in my opinion the war shelters should be signposted in a better way as it's confusing and hard to find a way out (can get creepy). Also, many artifacts were just placed- actually squeezed in a room so it's unfortunately being passed often. The Audio-Guide works perfectly, the toilets are tiny but at least available, the location is directly at the market (easy to find). Prizes: adults 5€ and children, students and older people 3.50€ (very fair) All in all it's worth a visit :)

Slightly paintings heavy old fashion stately museum with some interesting rooms of different content (however did they get that car into that room?). Especially in combination with all other things the location has to offer: the St. Paul grotto, the WWII bomb shelter halls and the adjacent catacombs. TAKE NOTE: these are not the St, Paul's catacombs. These are down another street.

The Wignacourt museum allows different levels, gathering several layers of history. Check their schedules, been different ever since covid-19 pandemic, I went on a Tuesday, purchasing the ticket (6€) at the museum. St Paul’s Grotto: The story says that after the wrack at Malta shores, on the travel between Crete to Rome, St Paul's found the Christian Community around a cave. Nowadays known by the Grotto, is the cradle of Christianity in Malta, founded by St Paul the Apostle, in A.D. 60. At the catacombs: You’ll find a labyrinth of 3rd-century A.D. subterranean tombs. These hypogea forms part of the Roman necropolis, as part of the legacy one will see some agape. The gallery: Several antics and paintings works by Mattia Preti, Antoine Favray, Francesco Zahra and other Maltese as well as European Artists. Also comprises a collection of 17th- 19th century Spanish, Italian and Maltese silver. The Sanctuary and St Paul’s church: The Sanctuary of St Publius was added on to the Church of St Paul, in 1617. As a residence: Belonged to the Chaplains of the Knights of St. John. Originally inaugurated by Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt from the XVII century. World War II shelters.

A very interesting museum. There are many pictures of the Knights of Malta. Props for the needs of the dead and funeral services were unusual and somewhat morbid. Worth seeing.

Interesting museum housed in an 18th-century Baroque building. On the first floor there are the halls of the museum with various exhibits, however on the underground level of the museum is St. Paul's Grotto, where Paul the Apostle is believed to have stayed while he was shipwrecked in Malta, as well as a number of hypogea and World War II-era air raid shelters. Roman and Early Christian hypogea are vast and labyrinthine. If you have kids they might find it fun, but I would advise against visiting with someone who is claustrophobic.

The museum is beautiful and nice

These are not the St. Paul Catacombs! Beware of the scam! The museum is worthless and there are no proper catacumbs!

I am so grateful and happy to have visited this fantastic museum . You get so see St Paul's Grotto here one of the most venerated places on Malta and you will be following in the footsteps of many of the good and the great . St Paul stayed here after being shipwrecked on the island whilst on route to his trial in front of Julius Caesar in 60 A.D. I thought the cave was really well presented it sent chills down my spine . I got to light a candle and say a prayer for my Mother which pleased me greatly . I believe the museum itself is named after Grandmaster Alof De Wignacourt and the statue of St Paul was donated by Grandmaster Pinto in 1748 . A number of Pope's have trodden these floors including Pope John Paul 11 and also Admiral Lord Nelson amongst many others I am sure . I can now be added to this list haha . Above the grotto is the Collegiate Church of St Paul which is beautiful and peaceful . You also get to see the WW11 shelters and art gallery . The staff were very welcoming and nice and quite rightly very proud of this magnificent place and I thank them very much for making my visit so enjoyable . Rabat itself is a very impressive town .

Worth a visit. Its a bit of a mish-mash honestly. Theres the catacomb bunkers used in the war, the religious site and an art museum all under one roof. Regardless it was still interesting albeit inconsistent. Would recommend if your already going to spend the morning in Mdina.

A magical place, St. Paul was here, beautiful art collection, the shelter is a quirky place, who would want to live there during the war? I would go crazy after a few hours :)

We got free entry (not sure why, but it was a Sunday?) so this is why it’s 4/5 and not 3/5 (considering value). We did expect it to be St Pauls Catacombs but this was our fault - it’s very reasonable that multiple churches each have their own catacombs! This review is only re the WWII bunkers and catacombs. The WWII bunkers were way more interesting than the catacombs, especially with the €2 audioguide explaining what used to happen. The catacombs have no human bones which is very sad when reflecting on the fact that these were burial grounds. I think this experience would overall hold more value for people who are religious as there is some interesting altars and discussion on pilgrimage. Overall, we wouldn’t really recommend the experience unless interested in the history of WWII bunkers under the church or particularly religious.

Included in the visit is the Grotto, the catacombs, and the museum. Very interesting.

From the first time, when I was a Form 3 student in May 2004. From the second time, when I was attending with Key Skills at ITS on Thursday 21st February 2013, guided us by Ms Gloriane Mizzi, who was teaching us Maltese Culture. And last Friday, I came myself to explore my adventure.

One museum in which to see it all, St Paul's Grotto, catacombs, WWII shelters and a beautiful museum with artistic and other church objects. Beautiful and well worth the money.

Had a great time for only 6 euros each. The catacombs were very claustrophobic so definitely not for everyone, and there were no actual skeletons inside the exhibit. I would recommend coming in the cooler months as it was very warm down there in November. I can't imagine what it would be like in the summer. The experience is NOT friendly for people with mobility issues or unsure footing, and I wished the WW2 tunnels had additional information about them. Overall it was very interesting. I'd recommend this to anyone visiting Malta or Mdina.

Great value for money. Was surreal and a bit scary walking through the catacombs, grotto and war shelters. The path seems to never end.

Superfun family activity. The catacombs are exciting for the kids. The art is focused on Christian dudes who fought battles 500 years ago which was mediocre, but the size of the museum is excellent for a short walkthrough.

Museum, catacombs, WWII shelters, grotto of St. Paul, all included in the same entry fee. People with decreased mobility can have problems moving through the catacombs as the floor can be slippery and there are many narrow spaces and stairs. The museum is nice, with many religious objects.

Good big museum of catholic religion's history in Malta

A museum well worth a visit for the whole family to see the religious artefacts, paintings, prints and coins.

interesting combination of museum, catacombs, wwII shelter rooms and a small chapel, fair price of 5€ entrance tickets, an audioguide costs additional 2€.

The best way to spend 5€ A lot to see and to learn,catacombs,gallery,church and history. Minimum time you in is 1 hour(if you do it marathon style) took us two and half hours of pure fun learning watching and admiring. Must visit!

Absolutely fantastic. This is a must if you are visiting Malta. The catacombs of St Peter's is a thoughtful, beautiful place. It's also very special to the Maltese so dress respectably. See pictures. The WW2 shelters are cut in to the rock by hand and are truly amazing. You can easily spend an hour just exploring the tunnels. Keep following the tunnels to the end and find the chambers of the knights. This is a fascinating underworld of the past and a true credit to the wartime Maltese people. See pictures. The museum it's self is a fantastic glance to the past. Many paintings and artwork dedicated to the saints and knights of Malta. When you have seen all this try out the cafe/restaurant on site. Sit in the courtyard and just enjoy.