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 of the Birth of George Fenech
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
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.
Spells of Tranquility, an Exhibition of Paintings by Carmen G. Aquilina
Paintings by Carmen G. Aquilina will be exhibited at our gallery between the 26th of July and the 9th of August. Visiting hours for the George Fenech Art Museum and Gallery can be viewed here.
News and updates
“Landscape Interpretations”, a Collective Exhibition
An exhibition of works by Esprit Barthet, Antoine Camilleri and Lino Borg is open for public viewing at the George Fenech Art Museum and Gallery...
Art Exhibition by John Michael Caruana
An exhibition of paintings and etchings by Maltese artist John Michael Caruana will be open for public viewing at the George Fenech Museum and...
Iljieli Melleħin
The George Fenech Art Museum and Gallery will be open for the annual Iljieli Melleħin - visiting hours have been adjusted as follows: 26th July: 6pm...
