With this ticket to the Mysterium Fidei Museum, you'll discover the underground complex that lies beneath St Catherine's Monastery. You'll enjoy an immersive experience learning how the nuns of the cloister, who for centuries chose to isolate themselves from the exterior world until death, once lived.
Visit the Mysterium Fidei Museum
St Catherine's Monastery, founded in 1575 in La Valeta, has a history of over 4 centuries marked by the dedication of the nuns of the cloister who made this monastery their home and place for service and prayer. When the nuns entered the convent, they voted to never leave and to live isolated from the exterior world.
With this ticket to the Mysterium Fidei Museum, you'll enjoy an immersive experience under the walls of the monastery, which will transport you to the daily life of the nuns, and you'll discover all the secrets hidden within this site. On your tour, you'll visit the rooms, old kitchens, bathrooms, and even the place where the nuns were laid to rest. Every corner preserves stories of the nun's dedication, devotion, and compassion.
Plus, with your ticket, you'll have an audio guide in English included that will explain every space of the museum. This way, you'll travel in time from the period of the Knights of the Order of Malta until today through a history of faith and mystery.
The Secret Garden of St Catherine's Monastery
The door to the secret garden of St Catherine's Monastery has been closed to the public for over 400 years. Now, it's open so you can explore this space where time seems to stand still.
The garden was built with stone excavated from the subsoil that, in time, has transformed into a fascinating underground complex that you can explore today by booking this ticket. Strolling around this corner is a chance to feel the serenity that accompanied the nuns of the cloister's lives.
Opening Times
The Mysterium Fidei Museum is open at the following times:
- Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Final admission is at 4 pm
- Sundays and public holidays: 9:30 am to 4 pm. Final admission is at 3:30 pm
