Landmarks • 8–11 min
MICAS Guide (Contemporary Art Space)
A practical guide to MICAS near Valletta: what it is, official opening hours and ticket prices, and how to pair a contemporary-art stop with a classic Valletta day.
Photo by Stanislava Zdn on Unsplash.
Highlights
- ✦A contemporary-art anchor close to Valletta (Floriana area)
- ✦A smart rainy-day / midday indoor block
- ✦Official ticket prices and opening hours at a glance
- ✦Easy to pair with the Valletta Waterfront and harbour viewpoints
At a glance
- Best for
- Contemporary art + modern exhibition spaces
- Time needed
- 60–120 minutes
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (Mon closed)
- Tickets
- Adults €10; Seniors/Students €7; Children 6–11 €4
What MICAS is (and why it’s worth the detour)
Valletta can lean heavily historic: churches, forts, and baroque interiors. MICAS is a clean counterpoint—a contemporary-art stop that can refresh a trip without pulling you far from the city.
If you like exhibitions, architecture, or just want one modern ‘chapter’ in an otherwise old-stone itinerary, MICAS is a strong pick.
Tickets and opening hours (official)
Because prices and holiday schedules can change, treat these as a baseline and confirm on the official visit page before you go.
- Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (closed Mondays)
- Tickets: Adults €10; Seniors & Students €7; Children 6–11 €4; under 5 free
How to fit MICAS into a Valletta trip
Use MICAS as your ‘one indoor block’ of the day, then return to Valletta’s best outdoors: streets, viewpoints, and waterfront light.
- Morning: Valletta core streets + one landmark
- Midday: MICAS (cool/quiet reset) + lunch nearby
- Late afternoon: Barrakka viewpoints
- Evening: waterfront promenade + dinner
A simple way to enjoy it more
Don’t rush through. Give yourself time to read wall text, sit for five minutes, and let the visual language change your mood before you go back to the city grid.
- Aim for an earlier slot if you like quieter galleries
- Check what’s on before you go (exhibitions change)
- Pair with a slow café hour afterward to decompress
FAQ
Is MICAS worth it if I only have one day in Valletta?
If it’s truly one day, keep Valletta’s core landmarks first. MICAS is most worth it when you want a modern-art counterpoint or you need a strong indoor block (heat or rain).
What are MICAS opening hours and ticket prices?
The official visit page lists Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (closed Mondays). Ticket prices listed are €10 (adults), €7 (seniors & students), and €4 (children 6–11), with under‑5s free—confirm before you go.