Led by the museum’s curator, the tour will explore the site’s architectural evolution and recount historical discoveries and events linked to this unique location. The experience will also include insights into the rich wider history of Bormla and the region, informed by the latest academic research. 

Two tours will take place – one in Maltese at 09:00 and another in English at 10:45. Tickets, exclusively reserved for Heritage Malta members, are free, but advance booking is required to secure a place. Voluntary donations will be gratefully accepted at the entrance, in support of the museum’s upkeep.

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Niltaqgħu fl-10:00 quddiem il-Każin Malti (Pjazza Reġina), fejn se nitkellmu fuq episodju kruċjali fl-irvellijiet li seħħew fl-1919. Wara nimxu lejn Misraħ San Ġorġ u niskopru aktar dwar il-Main Guard, imbagħad naqbdu rotta li tgħaddina minn aktar toroq u mkejjen li raw dan l-episodju importanti jintiseġ – fosthom Triq it-Teatru, Triq l-Ifran, Triq San Ġwann u Triq ir-Repubblika.

Lejn nofs il-mixja se nżuru l-Mużew tal-Arkeoloġija, li dak iż-żmien kien il-Union Club u li wkoll ġie attakkat waqt l-irvellijiet. Hawnhekk se nagħmlu waqfa qasira għall-kafè. Wara nkomplu l-mixja lejn id-dar ta’ Fransia, il-Parlament il-ġdid, Triq il-Merkanti u Triq Santa Luċija, fejn komplew jintisġu l-ġrajjiet ta’ dak il-jum. Fl-aħħar se nimxu lejn il-Liċeo u nibqgħu sejrin lejn il-monument li jfakkar l-irvellijiet tas-7 ta’ Ġunju f’Misraħ San Ġorġ, fejn intemmu l-mixja tagħna.

Titlifx din l-opportunità unika biex tisma’ r-rakkonti fl-imkejjen stess fejn seħħew! Il-biljetti jiswew €10 għall-adulti, u €5 għall-anzjani, l-istudenti, tfal sa 11-il sena, u membri ta’ Heritage Malta. Irriserva postok minn kwalunkwe mużew jew sit ta’ Heritage Malta, jew online hawnhekk: Store – Heritage Malta

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• South Region: Għar Dalam

Għar Dalam, located in Birżebbuġa, is Malta’s oldest prehistoric site. The cave has yielded animal bones dating back to the Pleistocene epoch, including those of dwarf elephants and hippopotami. It was also utilised by some of the earliest farmers on the islands more than 7,000 years ago, leaving behind traces of domestic animals, pottery and tools. The on-site museum showcases these findings in a preserved Victorian-style display.

• Valletta Region: The National Museum of Archaeology

Located in the Auberge de Provence on Republic Street in Valletta, the National Museum of Archaeology offers a fascinating journey through the Maltese Islands’ prehistory and early history. With artefacts dating from Malta’s Neolithic period (5900–2500 BC) to the early Phoenician period (8th–6th century BC), the museum is the perfect place to discover the rich history of the land, its people, and their ancestors.

• Rabat, Mdina & North Region: The National Museum of Natural History

Housed in an 18th-century palace within the fortified city of Mdina, this museum offers extensive exhibits on various aspects of natural history, including geology, paleontology, zoology, and botany. The collections feature specimens such as minerals, fossils, shells, insects, birds, and mammals, providing a comprehensive overview of the natural world. ​

• Gozo Region: All Ċittadella sites

The Ċittadella in Victoria, Gozo, is a historical fortified city that hosts several notable sites including the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, showcasing artefacts from Gozo’s prehistoric periods through the medieval era, the Gran Castello Historic House offering insights into the daily life of 18^th and 19^th-century inhabitants of Gozo’s castle, the Gozo Nature Museum focusing on the island’s natural environment and biodiversity, and the Old Prison featuring well-preserved cells and historical graffiti left by inmates.​

• Central Region: Birchircara Railway Museum 

This museum offers a glimpse into Malta’s railway history, featuring models of locomotives and rolling stock from the Malta Railway, which operated between 1883 and 1931. Exhibits also include related artefacts and illustrations of the social context of the railway era. ​

• Three Cities & Harbour Region: Malta Maritime Museum

Located along the Birgu waterfront in the historical Naval Bakery, the Malta Maritime Museum is currently hosting An Island at the Crossroads, an exhibition exploring Malta’s strategic role in Mediterranean seafaring while also highlighting the cultural and environmental impacts of maritime activity on the island over time.

Mark your calendar for this special day to explore these sites and uncover the stories that have shaped the Maltese Islands – all free of charge.

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On the 23rd of May, Heritage Malta invites you to experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site at sundown, with exclusive after-hours access and a guided tour. After the tour, guests are invited to relax and enjoy light refreshments while taking in panoramic views of this unique prehistoric site at last light.

This will also be the perfect opportunity to chat with us, ask questions, and delve further into the rich history of this Neolithic monument.

Tours will be held in both Maltese and English and will start at 6.30pm.

Wieqfa fil-qalba tal-pjanura għolja tax-Xagħra, il-Ġgantija hija xhieda qawwija ta’ dak li missirijietna rnexxielhom jagħmlu fin-Neolitiku, grazzi għall-intelliġenza, il-kreattività, u l-ħila teknika tagħhom.

Fit-23 ta’ Mejju, Heritage Malta qed tistiednek tesperjenza dan is-Sit ta’ Patrimonju Dinji, kif dikjarat mill-UNESCO, f’dawra gwidata waqt inżul ix-xemx. Wara d-dawra, naqqar xi ħaġa magħna waqt li tgawdi l-veduti panoramiċi ta’ dan is-sit preistoriku uniku fl-aħħar imrieżaq tal-jum.

Din se tkun ukoll opportunità perfetta biex tpartat kelma magħna, tistaqsina kulma tixtieq, u timraħ iżjed fil-fond fl-istorja għanja ta’ din l-istruttura Neolitika.

Id-dawra se tkun kemm bil-Malti kif ukoll bl-Ingliż, u tibda fis-6.30pm.

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Dr Olvin Vella jgħallem l-istorja tal-lingwa fid-Dipartiment tal-Malti fi ħdan l-Università ta’ Malta. Ħadem fuq l-analiżi ta’ dokumenti qodma Maltin, u bħalissa qed jikkordina proġett tad-Dipartiment biex jiġbor il-kliem bil-Malti mniżżel f’dokumenti differenti, ngħidu aħna prietki, poeżiji u frażijiet li nstemgħu fit-tribunal tal-Inkwiżizzjoni. Dan il-proġett se jkun aċċessibbli online fix-xhur li ġejjin.

Il-biljetti jinkisbu permezz ta’ donazzjoni ta’ €5, u jistgħu jinqatgħu minn qabel minn Store – Heritage Malta jew mill-mużewijiet u s-siti ta’ Heritage Malta, minħabba li l-postijiet huma limitati.

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This one-hour experience invites 3 to 6 year old children and their guardians to explore emotions in a playful and supportive environment. Through gentle yoga flows, mindful breathing, music, and magical stories, families will build emotional awareness and enjoy meaningful moments together.

This session offers a unique space to connect, stretch, and share the joy of being present, side by side. Tickets are available online here and at any Heritage Malta museum or site.

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Celebrate this important milestone with us as the National War Museum turns 50. Instead of a sweet, fluffy cake, we have concocted a full day’s programme of events and activities at the Fort, open for free, that will delight all audiences.

Hourly guided tours of the museum, alternately in Maltese and English, will start at 10:00 in Maltese and conclude with the last tour at 17:00 in English. These are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The George Cross medal, a highlight of the museum’s collection, will be reunited with the original letter from King George VI, kindly loaned for this special occasion by the National Library of Malta.

Historical re-enactments by the Malta Command World War II Living History Group and the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta will bring history to life throughout the day. These will be complemented by a variety of activities curated by Heritage Malta’s Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit (UCHU), Diagnostic Science Laboratories (DSL), and the agency’s Education Department.

A new immersive experience, focusing on the pivotal role of the Bofors Light Anti-Aircraft gun, will also be inaugurated during the event. Weather permitting, a Piper J-3 Cub aircraft will perform a flyover of Fort St Elmo – a thrilling highlight not to be missed.

Admission is completely free.

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Fort St Elmo played a pivotal role during what became known as Malta’s second Great Siege. Serving as the Regimental Headquarters of the Royal Malta Artillery, it also bore the brunt of the first air raid on the island, recording Malta’s first military casualties of the conflict. 

Until 1943, the fort continued to guard the entrance to Malta’s Grand Harbour, a prime strategic target throughout the war. Most notably, on 26th July 1941, Fort St Elmo was instrumental in repelling the only seaborne assault against the Maltese Islands.

This and many other wartime episodes will be brought to life during this compelling historical tour, offering unique insights into Malta’s wartime resilience and strategic importance.

The tour will start at 19:00. Tickets cost €12 for adults, €10 for seniors and students, and €8 for Heritage Malta members. Book your spot now at Store – Heritage Malta or at any Heritage Malta museum or site.

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Whether you’re curious to see what major changes were made, or if it’s your first visit to MUŻA, you will enjoy hearing about the new narrative explored in these galleries. Starting with the arrival of the Order of St John in 1530 and ending in the closing decades of the 18th century, we will explore the development of the Baroque style in Malta, from early Caravaggesque paintings to High Baroque portraiture and sculpture, and elegant decorative arts.

Two tours will take place. The first one will be in Maltese, starting at 09:00 and followed by complimentary coffee at 10:00. The second tour will be in English, enjoying the same coffee station first and then starting at 10:30.

This event is free of charge and exclusively reserved for Heritage Malta members. Places are limited and pre-booking is required. You can reserve your spot through Heritage Malta’s online store for the Maltese Tour and English Tour or at any Heritage Malta museum or site.

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An exhibition about a Phoenician shipwreck located off Xlendi, Gozo, is open at the National Museum of Archaeology, enabling visitors to experience the work behind the first-ever excavation by scientific divers beyond 100 metres. 

First discovered in 2007, the wreck site of a 7^th century BC Phoenician trading vessel is located at a depth of 110 metres. The depth of the site has ensured its well-preserved condition but has also made it extremely challenging to investigate. 

The decision to conduct an excavation at a depth of 110 metres was made in 2018. Two years later, a significant number of objects were recovered from the wreck, including complete amphorae, ceramic fragments, smaller whole jugs and urns, some of which are rare and unique in the Maltese archaeological record. A particularly exciting discovery was that of a mortise and tenon joint, an ancient shipbuilding technique used to assemble ships’ hulls.

2021 saw the last season of excavation on the Phoenician Shipwreck Project. A rare and thrilling discovery was that of a human tooth – the first human remains to be discovered on the site. This lower, right, first molar was sent for further tests, including carbon dating and DNA analysis.

The exhibition, previously held at the Citadel in Gozo and at the National Aquarium, focuses on the innovative techniques used to scientifically excavate a deep-water site, while showcasing artefacts recovered from the wreck. Audio-visual presentations help transport visitors to the seabed outside Xlendi Bay.

Visit the Virtual Underwater Museum to learn more.

Admission to the exhibition is included in the normal ticket prices for the National Museum of Archaeology. Updates about opening hours can be found here Opening Hours – Heritage Malta.

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