Heritage Malta is the national agency of the Government of Malta set up in 2002 under the provisions of the Cultural Heritage Act and entrusted with the management of national museums and heritage sites and their collections in Malta and Gozo, including seven UNESCO world heritage sites.

Following the recognition of four key aspects of the national cultural heritage, namely management, conservation, interpretation and marketing, Heritage Malta bases all its activities bearing in mind that all our national museums and sites have an important role to play in education, learning, access and the generation of revenue to be reinvested in the heritage sector.

Heritage Malta therefore seeks to act as a champion for education and outreach programmes not only by supporting school-based learning, but also by encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to broaden their horizons through the museums’ collections. This is done, among others, by developing a programme of events to develop museums as active and inclusive cultural centres. Most importantly, Heritage Malta is committed to provide physical and intellectual access to a wider audience in all its sites and museums by enhancing access to disadvantaged groups, especially persons with disability, and by facilitating the interpretation of its sites and collections. Heritage Malta is also aware that heritage can act as a catalyst for Malta’s tourism potential and consequently contribute significantly to the economy. It therefore seeks to improve the service and experience to all visitors in order to foster a more favourable image on a national as well as on an international level.

For examples of our work in action, see our Major Projects for this year.

Read about our Head Office at the Old University Buildings in Valletta