Following Museums by Candelight in Vittoriosa and Valletta, Heritage Malta is presenting the final 2025 edition of the event in Rabat and Mdina on September 20 from 7pm to midnight.
St Paul’s Catacombs, the Domvs Romana and the National Museum of Natural History will welcome visitors during extended evening hours, illuminated by the warm glow of thousands of candles and accompanied by live music.
At St Paul’s Catacombs, guests can explore Malta’s earliest and most extensive evidence of Christianity within underground chambers dating back to Punic, Roman and Byzantine times. Here visitors will also have the rare opportunity to view a replica of the George Cross just days after the celebration of the 83rd anniversary of its public award ceremony. It is also a reminder of how the catacombs were used as shelters during World War II.
The Domvs Romana offers a window into Malta’s Roman past. Passing beneath its iconic 1920s portico, visitors will discover exquisite mosaics and interesting artefacts that reveal the refined lifestyle of a Roman aristocratic family.
The National Museum of Natural History, housed within the baroque 18th-century Vilhena Palace, presents fascinating displays including a mummified Nile crocodile, a fossilised crocodilian head unearthed in Gozo, and a tooth from the extinct giant white shark.
The event will see performances by acoustic duo Jodi and Ian at St Paul’s Catacombs, harpist Laetitia Troisi De Menville at the Domvs Romana and Kathy the violinist at the National Museum of National History.
Admission is available for a donation of just €3, granting access to all three sites. To avoid queues on the night, it is recommended to prebook online, or at any Heritage Malta museum or site. Tickets will also be available at the door during the event.
Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended, as the experience involves walking between venues and exploring each location on foot.
