George Fenech | Art Museum & Gallery

George Fenech at his studio in St. Michael's Street, Mellieħa. Circa 1965.

Introduction

The George Fenech Art Museum and Gallery, situated in the heart of Mellieħa, houses an extensive collection of over 130 works of art and archival material by the well-known George Fenech. The museum occupies the very residence where the artist and his family resided for over three decades.

Three rooms on the upper floor are dedicated to George Fenech’s art studio and an array of artworks, offering a comprehensive journey and evolution through six decades of his creative mind — ranging from his formative years in Malta and Rome, up to his mature years as an artist.

The museum is managed by the artist’s family and is open for public viewing. For further information please go to the Visiting the Museum section.

Please note that on Friday, 1st of May the George Fenech Art Museum and Gallery will be open between 10:00 and 13:00

100th Anniversary Exhibition Extended

Jan 19, 2026

Due to popular demand, the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Artist George Fenech exhibition is being extended until the 27th of February 2026.

Opening days:

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00

Friday: 16:00 – 19:00

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday – 10.00 to 130.00
Friday – 16:00 to 19:00

100th Anniversary of the Birth of George Fenech

Dec 11, 2025

In order to celebrate the 100 years anniversary of the birth of the artist George Fenech, the museum is putting up on display a selection of paintings for the first time in its gallery. Entrance is free of charge and there will be an open weekend running on the 3rd and 4th January 2026. The exhibition will be open until the 18th of January on the following days:

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday – 10.00 to 130.00
Friday – 16:00 to 19:00

Father and Son – A Dialogue in Line and Colour

Oct 8, 2025

An exhibition of artwork by Alfred Caruana Ruggier and his son, John Michael Caruana will be on display at the gallery during the month of November. A “meet the artists” session will take place at the premises on the fist of November between 10.00 and 13.00.