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8 January 2004

‘Formal Co-operation Agreement' – Signing of Formal Co-operation Agreement between Heritage Malta and the University of Malta, at the University of Malta, Valletta.


10 January 2004 - 31January 2004

'Baroque Figures' - An exhibition of Nativity terracotta statues by Fr Charles Vella with embroidery by Anna Balzan, at the 'Inquisitor's Palace', Vittoriosa.


15 January 2004

'The Excavations at Tas-Silg' - Public lecture by Prof. Anthony Bonanno organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


17 January 2004

'Hospitaller Fortifications of Rhodes (II)' - Public lecture by Stephen C. Spiteri organised by 'The Fortress Explorer Society', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.00 hrs.)


22 January 2004

'Official Presentation, Emanuel Borg Gauci's 'Bust of Gio. Batta Delia' - Presented to Heritage Malta by Albert and John Delia, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


22 January 2004

'Official Launching, National Museum of the Social History of the Maltese Language' - A new museum by Heritage Malta at the Auberge de France, Vittoriosa.


22 January 2004

'The Palace Armoury - an important collection' - Public lecture by Stephen C. Spiteri organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


28 January 2004

'Access to Culture for Persons with Disability' - Public seminar organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the 'Kummissjoni Nazzjonali Persuni b'Dizabilita' and the support of the 'European Commission Delegation in Malta', at the 'Mediterranean Conference Centre', Valletta.


31 January 2004

'Medieval Fortifications of Mdina' - Public lecture by Stephen C. Spiteri organised by 'The Fortress Explorer Society', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.00 hrs.)


1 February 2004 - 29 February 2004

'Merchant Navy Mess Plates' - Monthly display at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


5 February 2004

'Official Presentation, 'Les Gavroche'' - Bronze replica of Antonio Sciortino's Statue to be placed at the Upper Barracca, sponsored by the 'Malta Stock Exchange'. Presentation to be held at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


5 February 2004

'Ggantija and the Gozo sites' - Public lecture by Godwin Vella organised by Heritage Malta, at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


5 February 2004

'Special Guided Visit, '100 Years of Heritage' Exhibition' - By Kenneth Gambin (Curator of Ethnography and Natural History), organised by the 'Malta Archaeological Society', at the 'Salon', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (18.00 hrs)


6 February 2004

'The Raw Materials of Prehistoric Malta: Imports and Local Resources' - Public lecture by Dr Martyn Pedley (University of Hull) organised by Heritage Malta, at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


6 February 2004

'Death and Identity in Prehistoric Malta' - Public lecture by Dr Simon Stoddart (University of Cambridge) organised by Heritage Malta, at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


7 February 2004

'Diptera (Flies)' - Public lectures by Paul Gatt, organised by the 'Entomological Society of Malta', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs)


7 February 2004

'Arctideae (Moths)' - Public lectures by Paul Sammut, organised by the 'Entomological Society of Malta', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs)


9 February 2004

'Gifen Ruman (Roman Ship)' - An evening of Literature and Music on the occasion of the Feast of St. Paul, organised by the 'Burmarrad Parish Pastoral Council', at the 'Chapel', 'San Pawl Milqi, Burmarrad (19.00 hrs)


10 February 2004

'St Paul's Holy Mass' - On the occasion of the Feast of St. Paul, organised by the 'Burmarrad Parish Pastoral Council', at the 'Chapel', San Pawl Milqi, Burmarrad (9.00 hrs)


10 February 2004

'Open Day and Guided Tours' - At the Archaeological site and Chapel of San Pawl Milqi Burmarrad, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the feast of St Paul (11.00 - 17.00 hrs).


11 February 2004

'Rethinking Conservation: Does Responsibility for Conservation Begin and End with Cultural Heritage?' - Public lecture by May Cassar (Centre for Sustainable Heritage - University College London) organised by the Institute for Masonry and Construction Research - University of Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


19 February 2004

'The Roman Domus, A new concept' - Public lecture by Suzannah Depasquale, Curator of Archaeology, organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


21 February 2004

'Issues in Fortress Restoration Methodology' - Public lecture by Hermann Bonnici organised by 'The Fortress Explorer Society', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.00 hrs.)


21 February 2004

'International Day of Native Languages' - An evening of Maltese Poems read by children on the occasion of the 'International Day of native Languages', an initiative of 'UNESCO' and 'United Nations', organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with 'FrannyJo Publications', at the National Museum of the Social History of the Maltese Language (Auberge de France), Vittoriosa (17.00 hrs.)


24 February 2004

'The Most Important Coloured Marbles used by the Romans' - Public lecture by Prof Lorenzo Lazzarini (Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia) organised by the Institute for Masonry and Construction Research - University of Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


25 February 2004

‘Presidential Visit, 100 Years of Heritage Exhibition’ – By the President of the Republic, Prof. Guido De Marco, at the 'Salon', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


25 February 2004

'Return to Mother Earth: More than meets the Eye' - Public lecture by Isabelle Vella Gregory, organised by the 'Malta Archaeological Society' in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the 'Exhibition Hall' National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


28 February 2004

'The Armouries of the Knights of St John' - Public lecture by Stephen C. Spiteri organised by 'The Fortress Explorer Society', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.00 hrs.)


29 February 2004

'Changes in species' status due to Ghadira Nature Reserve' - Public lecture by Charles Gauci, organised by 'Birdlife Malta' on the occasion of the 'Members' Day and Annual General Meeting', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (09.30 hrs)


29 February 2004

'Birds of Prey Migration at Buskett, 1995-2003' - Public lecture by Edward Bonavia, organised by 'Birdlife Malta' on the occasion of the 'Members' Day and Annual General Meeting', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (10.00 hrs)


29 February 2004

'Reed Warblers at Simar' - Public lecture by Ray Galea, organised by 'Birdlife Malta' on the occasion of the 'Members' Day and Annual General Meeting', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (10.30 hrs)


29 February 2004

'Status of Breeding Seabirds in Malta' - Public lecture by John J. Borg, organised by 'Birdlife Malta' on the occasion of the 'Members' Day and Annual General Meeting', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (11.15 hrs)


29 February 2004

'Offshore Duck Migration, 1995-2003' - Public lecture by Charles Coliero, organised by 'Birdlife Malta' on the occasion of the 'Members' Day and Annual General Meeting', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (11.45 hrs)


29 February 2004

'Important Bird Areas in the Maltese Islands' - Public lecture by Joe Sultana, organised by 'Birdlife Malta' on the occasion of the 'Members' Day and Annual General Meeting', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (13.45 hrs)


29 February 2004

'Comino Bird Observatory, Ringing and Results' - Public lecture by Manwel Mallia, organised by 'Birdlife Malta' on the occasion of the 'Members' Day and Annual General Meeting', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (14.15 hrs)


29 February 2004

'Annual General Meeting' - Including a video by 'Birdlife International', organised by 'Birdlife Malta', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs)


1 March 2004 - 31 March 2004

'Royal Navy Stationery' - Monthly display at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


1 March 2004 - 31 March 2004

'Cultural / Artistic Management, Theory and Practice (Phase 2)' - A 40+ hours course by Prof Roberto Prandin (University of Malta and Sculoa di Comunicazione di Perugia), organised in collaboration with Heritage Malta and accredited by the 'Scuola di Comunicazione di Perugia' and 'Accademia Musicale Umbra di Perugia', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


3 March 2004 - 31 May 2004

'New Frontiers: Works from new EU Member States' - An international exhibition with the participation of Heritage Malta, organised by the 'National Gallery of Ireland' on the occasion of the Irish EU Presidency, at the 'Millennium Wing', National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.

 
3 March 2004 - 30 April 2004

'New Languages of the European Union' - An international exhibition with the participation of Heritage Malta, organised by the 'National Library of Foreign Languages' on the occasion of Hungary's accession to the European Union, at the National Library of Foreign Languages, Budapest, Hungary.

 
5 March 2004

Launching of the film ‘Heritage Malta Sites’ – During the first meeting with the ‘Association of Destination Management Companies (DMCs)’, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘Conference and Incentive Travel Division’ of the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


6 March 2004 - 16 March 2004

'Rocks That Speak to Me' - An exhibition of paintings by Zoe Chomarat organised on behalf of the A.A.A. (Abandoned Animals Association) at 'Heritage Malta Head Office', Valletta.


9 March 2004

'The Conservation and Restoration of Vessel Glass' - Public lecture by Sandra Davison organised by the 'Institute for Masonry and Construction Research - University of Malta' in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


17 March 2004

'Media Business Breakfast, The Way Forward' - Organised by Heritage Malta, at the Inquisitor's Palace , Vittoriosa (08.45 hrs.)


18 March 2004

'Annual Concert' - Organised by the 'St Lawrence Band Club' of Vittoriosa, at the 'St Angelo Hall', Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa


18 March 2004

'Photography and the Art of Antonio Sciortino' - Public lecture by Dennis Vella, National Museum of Fine Arts, organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


20 March 2004

'Insect Survival through Time' - Public lecture by John Caruana, organised by the 'Entomological Society of Malta' on the occasion of their 'Annual General Meeting', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs.)


20 March 2004

'Annual General Meeting' - Organised by the 'Entomological Society of Malta'', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.45 hrs.)


21 March 2004

'Spring Equinox' - Special opening including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi.


23 March 2004

'The Archaeology of Beekeeping' - Public lecture by Allison Camilleri, organised by the 'Malta Archaeological Society' in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the 'Exhibition Hall' National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


25 March 2004

'Official Sponsorship Presentation' - By 'The Farsons Foundation' to Heritage Malta and visit to the '100 Years of Heritage' exhibition, at the 'Salon', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


27 March 2004

'Palaeontology in Malta' - Half Day Seminar organised by Heritage Malta, at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (9.00 - 13.00 hrs.)


27 March 2004

'The Role of the National Museum of Natural History' - Public Lecture by John J. Borg, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Palaeontology in Malta' organised by Heritage Malta, at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (9.00 hrs.)


27 March 2004

'Maintaining a Private Collection and Field Etiquette' - Public Lecture by Michael Gatt, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Palaeontology in Malta' organised by Heritage Malta, at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (9.30 hrs.)


27 March 2004

'Shark's Teeth from a Globigerina Limestone' - Public Lecture by Charles Galea Bonavia, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Palaeontology in Malta' organised by Heritage Malta, at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (10.45 hrs.)


27 March 2004

'Pteropods, What are they?' - Public Lecture by Ariee Jannsen, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Palaeontology in Malta' organised by Heritage Malta, at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (11.30 hrs.)


27 March 2004

'Il-Wirt Kulturali hu ta' kullhadd. X'inhu s-sehem tal-Kunsill tieghek?' – Half Day Seminar organised by the Parliamentary Secretariat within the Ministry for Justice and the Interior in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.

31 March 2004

'31 March Concert' - By the Band of the Armed Forces of Malta organised by the Ministry for Youth and the Arts on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of ‘Jum il-Helsien’, at the 'St Angelo Hall', Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa


1 April 2004 - 30 April 2004

'20th Century Maritime Related Book Binding' - Monthly display at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


1 April 2004

‘Official Presentation, 'San Carlo Borromeo’ – Of the altar piece by Agostino Masucci from St John’s Co-Cathedral and recently conserved at the Restoration Lab of the National Museum of Fine Arts, presented by Heritage Malta to the ‘Foundation of St John’s Co-Cathedral’, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


2 April 2004 - 18 April 2004

‘Free Public Viewing, 'San Carlo Borromeo’ – An exhibition of the altar piece by Agostino Masucci from St John’s Co-Cathedral and recently conserved at the Restoration Lab of the National Museum of Fine Arts, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘Foundation of St John’s Co-Cathedral’, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


2 April 2004

‘Heritage at Risk’ – Seminar organised by 'ICOMOS Malta' in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the 'International Day for Monuments and Sites', at the Lecture Room ’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (09.30 hrs.)


7 April 2004 – 15 May 2004

‘Grafica Italiana Contemporanea: da Afro a Vedova’ – An exhibition of early 20th century Italian prints, organised by the 'Italian Cultural Institute' in collaboration with 'Fondazione Sartirana Arte' and Heritage Malta on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the 'Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


17 April 2004

'Official Launching, 'Malta Before History' - A book edited by Daniel Cilia, seminar with the participation of the ten local and international historians who contributed in this publication. Organised by 'Miranda Publications' in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the 'Salon', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


17 April 2004- 25 April 2004

'Malta Before History' - Exhibition with Photos by Daniel Cilia used in the publication 'Malta Before History' complimented with original prehistoric artefacts, organised by 'Miranda Publications' and Heritage Malta on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the 'Exhibition Hall', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


18 April 2004

‘Open Day and Guided Tours’ - Organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with 'ICOMOS Malta' on the occasion of the ‘International Day for Monuments and Sites’, at Ta’ Hagrat Temples, Mgarr. Guided tours will be conducted at 10.00, 12.00 and 14.00 hrs.


18 April 2004

‘Guided Tours’ - At 10.00, 12.00 and 14.00 hours, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with 'ICOMOS Malta' on the occasion of the ‘International Day for Monuments and Sites’, at the Hagar Qim / Mnajdra Temples, Malta Maritime Museum, National Museum of Archaeology and the Ggantija Temples. The guided tour of 14.00 hours will be conducted by the respective Curator of the site.


20 April 2004– 31 July 2004

‘The Maltese Stamp as a work of art’ – Exhibition of original drawings used for stamp design by different Maltese artists, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with Maltapost plc on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the 'Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


20 April 2004

'Skorba and my years in Malta' - Public lecture by David Trump organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


22 April 2004

'400 Years of Hotels in Malta' - Public lecture by Judge Giovanni Bonello, organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


24 April 2004

'A. R. Wallace and Malta' - Public lecture by Paul Sammut, organised by the 'Entomological Society of Malta', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs)


24 April 2004

'The Foraging Behaviour of the Honeybee, Apis mellifera' - Public lectures by Claudette Gambin, organised by the 'Entomological Society of Malta', at the 'Lecture Room', National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.00 hrs)


26 April 2004– 30 June 2004

‘Gonzalo Martin-Calero’ – Exhibition of modern paintings by Spanish artist Gonzalo Martin-Calero organised by the Spanish Embassy in Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the 'St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


27 April 2004– 31 July 2004

‘Personalities in Maltese Stamps’ – Exhibition of original portraits drawings used for stamp design by different Maltese artists, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with Maltapost plc on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the Museum of Archaeology and Old Prisons, The Citadel Gozo.


27 April 2004

'Conservation of the Archaeological Monuments in Rome at the Beginning of the XIX Century' - Public lecture by Ing Arch Gennaro Tampone organised by the Institute for Masonry and Construction Research - University of Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


28 April 2004– 31 July 2004

‘Maltese History on a Stamp’ – Exhibition of original stamp drawings by Emvin Cremona complimented with artefacts from the National Collection, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with Maltapost plc on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the 'Exhibition Hall’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


28 April 2004– 31 July 2004

‘Malta - Roots of a Nation’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the 'EU Accession Celebrations Committee', on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the'Salon’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


29 April 2004– 31 July 2004

‘Nature in Maltese Stamps’ – Exhibition of original drawings used for stamp design with nature as the main subject by different Maltese artists, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with Maltapost plc on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


29 April 2004

'Annual General Meeting' - Organised by the 'Archaeological Society of Malta', at the 'Lobby', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


29 April 2004 – 20 May 2004

‘Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti, Exhibitions and Publications 1992-2005’ – Exhibition on past exhibitions and Publications by 'Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti', organised by Heritage Malta and 'Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti' on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the 'Exhibition Hall’, Ministry for Gozo, Victoria Gozo..


30 April 2004– 9 May 2004

‘Late Night opening of Museums’ – On the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, the National Museum of Archaeology, National Museum of Fine Arts, Palace Armoury and National War Museum in Valletta, Malta Maritime Museum and Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa will remain open until 21.00 hrs.


1 May 2004

‘Late Night opening of Museums in Gozo’ – On the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, all the Museums in 'The Citadel', Gozo - Museum of Archaeology, Museum of Folklore, Museum of Natural Science and The Old Prison will remain open until 21.00 hrs.


1 May 2004 - 31 May 2004

'US Navy in Malta' - Monthly display at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


1 May 2004– 30 June 2004

‘Caravaggio - La Mostra Impossibile’ – An exhibition with full-scale reproductions of the paintings of Caravaggio, organised by 'The Caravaggio Foundation', Rai and Regione Campania in collaboration with Heritage Malta, 'Ministry for Tourism and Culture' and Cottonera Waterfront on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the Caraffa Stores, Vittoriosa.


3 May 2004

'Malta's Linguistic and Literary Heritage: Our Contribution to EU Diversity' - Public lecture by Prof Arnold Cassola organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


4 May 2004

'Environmental Thinking: Memory of Stones. What can we learn from the building stones of Budapest' - Public lecture by Dr. Akos Torok (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary) organised by the Institute for Masonry and Construction Research - University of Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


6 May 2004

'The Brothers Giuseppe and Vincenzo Hyzler' - Public lecture by Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez, Manager Collections and Conservation, on the occasion of the 'Springtime of Museums 2004' with the theme 'History and Stories', an initiative of the 'Council of Europe', organised by Heritage Malta at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


13 May 2004

'Sir Temi Zammit' - Public lecture by Prof Roger Ellul Micallef, Rector of the University of Malta, on the occasion of the 'Springtime of Museums 2004' with the theme 'History and Stories', an initiative of the 'Council of Europe', organised by Heritage Malta at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


15 May 2004

Graduation Ceremony – By the ‘International Maritime Law Institute’, at the ‘St. Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


15 May 2004

'Official Presentation, World War II Reconnaisance Camera' - Presented to Heritage Malta by the 'Malta Photographic Society', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


15 May 2004 - 29 May 2004

'39th Malta Photographic Society Annual Exhibition' - Photographic Exhibition organised by the 'Malta Photographic Society', at 'Heritage Malta Head Office', Valletta.


20 May 2004 - 20 June 2004

'The Age of Diversity' - Painting exhibition by Jude Zammit at the 'Loggia', National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


22 May 2004

'Museums and Intangible Heritage' - Half Day Seminar organised by ICOM Malta on the occasion of the 'International Museum Day 2004', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.30 hrs.)


22 May 2004

'The National Memory Project' - Public Lecture by Charles Farrugia, National Archives, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Museums and Intangible Heritage' organised by ICOM Malta on the occasion of the 'International Museum Day 2004', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.30 hrs.)


22 May 2004

'Working in a Historic House in England' - Public Lecture by Marquis de Piro, Casa Rocca Piccola, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Museums and Intangible Heritage' organised by ICOM Malta on the occasion of the 'International Museum Day 2004', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.30 hrs.)


22 May 2004

'The Museum of the Maltese Language' - Public Lecture by Kenneth Gambin, Curator of Ethnography - Heritage Malta, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Museums and Intangible Heritage' organised by ICOM Malta on the occasion of the 'International Museum Day 2004', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.30 hrs.)


22 May 2004

'The Mediterranean Voices Project: Intangible heritage in an urban context' - Public Lecture by Rachel Radmilli, University of Malta, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Museums and Intangible Heritage' organised by ICOM Malta on the occasion of the 'International Museum Day 2004', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.30 hrs.)


22 May 2004

'Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza - Firenze: making a collection accessible to all' - Public Lecture by Martin Spiteri, Manager Projects - Heritage Malta, as part of the Half Day Seminar 'Museums and Intangible Heritage' organised by ICOM Malta on the occasion of the 'International Museum Day 2004', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (10.30 hrs.)


25 May 2004 - 26 May 2004

‘Culture 2000 Information’ – Two day seminar organised by 'Cultural Contact Point Malta (European Union Programmes Unit)' with guest speaker Geoffrey Brown (EUCLID UK), at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (17.00 - 20.00 hrs.)


28 May 2004

‘Clean-Up’ – By the staff of the ‘Consolidated Biscuits Ltd’, organised in collaboration with Heritage Malta’, at Tad-Dejr Catacombs, Rabat.


1 June 2004 - 30 June 2004

'Recent Donations and Purchases' - Monthly display at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


1 June 2004

‘Collaboration Agreement' – Signing of Collaboration Agreement between Heritage Malta and the University College London, Centre for Sustainable Heritage, at the University College London, UK .


3 June 2004

'The Hypogeum: A Century after its Discovery' - Public lecture by Rueben Grima, Curator of World Heritage Sites, organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


5 June 2004

'The Inquisitor's Palace Main Facade' - Official inauguration of the Conservation Project, organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture, Malta Tourism Authority, Works Division and Heritage Malta, at Vittoriosa.


9 June 2004

'Sundials - A forgotten heritage' - Public lecture by Prof Frank Ventura organised by the 'Astronomical Society of Malta' in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the 'Malta Astronomy Week', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


10 June 2004

'Heritage Research Fund' - Launching of the Heritage Research Fund by Heritage Malta and the co-sponsors Go Mobile, Hili Company Ltd and Treasury Development Company Ltd, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


10 June 2004 - 25 June 2004

'Building a Cultural Bridge through Philately' - Exhibition of Stamps from France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Malta, organised by the 'Alliance Francaise de Malte', 'Circulo Cultural Hispano-Maltes', German-Maltese Circle', 'Istituto Italiano di Cultura' and 'Russian Centre for Science and Culture' in collaboration with Maltapost plc and Heritage Malta on the occasion of Malta's entry in the European Union, at the 'Medieval Hall', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


21 June 2004

'Summer Solstice' - Special openings including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta, at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi.


26 June 2004

'Maltese Spiders, An Introduction' - Public Lecture by David Dandria, organised by the 'Entomological Society of Malta', at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs).


26 June 2004

'The Biology and systematics of the jumping plant-lice with special reference to the Maltese Islands, Hemiptera: Psylloidea' - Public Lecture by David Mifsud, organised by the 'Entomological Society of Malta', at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.00 hrs).


5 July 2004 - 31December 2005

'The Art of Pain, Torture Instruments from the Middle Ages to the 19th Century' - Exhibition of authentic Torture Instruments from the 'Historical Torture Museum' of San Gimignano in Italy, organised by the ‘Museo Criminale Medioevale’ and Heritage Malta with the support of 'Amnesty International (Malta Group)', at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa.


22 July 2004

‘Presidential Visit, ‘The Malta Turner’ – by the President of the Republic, Dr Edward Fenech Adami, organised by HSBC on the occasion of the 5th Anniversary of HSBC Bank Malta plc, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


6 August 2004

'The 8th September Regatta' - Seminar organised by the 'Friends of the Maritime Museum' and Heritage Malta, at the 'St Angelo Hall', Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (19.00 hrs.)


6 August 2004

'History of the Maltese Regatta' - Public Lecture by Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez as part of the Seminar 'The 8th September Regatta' organised by the 'Friends of the Maritime Museum' and Heritage Malta, at the 'St Angelo Hall', Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (19.00 hrs.)


6 August 2004

'Traditional Maltese Regatta Boat Building' - Public Lecture by Joseph Muscat as part of the Seminar 'The 8th September Regatta' organised by the 'Friends of the Maritime Museum' and Heritage Malta, at the 'St Angelo Hall', Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (19.00 hrs.)


18 August 2004 – 27 September 2004

‘Abstract Art from the Reserve Collection’ – An exhibition of Abstract Art by Norbert Attard, Austin Camilleri, Pawl Carbonaro, Joseph Paul Cassar, Alfred Chircop, Marco Cremona, Anton Grech, John L. Grima, Luciano Micallef, Joseph Saliba and Anthony Spagnol from the Reserve Collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts. Organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


22 August 2004

Special Sunset Guided Tour – Special guided tour in English in time to view an unspoilt sunset from a Megalithic Temple. Organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Mnajdra and Hagar Qim Temples’, Qrendi.


28 August 2004

Special Sunset Guided Tour – Special guided tour in English in time to view an unspoilt sunset from a Megalithic Temple. Organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Ggantija Temples’, Xaghra Gozo.


28 August 2004

Special Sunset Guided Tour – Special guided tour in English in time to view an unspoilt sunset from a Megalithic Temple. Organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Mnajdra and Hagar Qim Temples’, Qrendi.


6 September 2004 - 3 October 2004

'Hidden Potential' - A collective art exhibition organised by the National Council of Woman in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity and the Arts Council on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary since the foundation of the National Council of Women, at 'Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


9 September 2004 – 31 October 2004

‘Insects’ – Display stand on Insects and the National Museum of Natural History organised by the Eden Leisure Group and Heritage Malta, in collaboration with the ‘Malta Entomological Society’ on the occasion of the screen of the movie ‘Bugs! in 3D’, at the Imax Theatre, Eden Century Cinemas, St. Julian’s.


12 September 2004

Special Guided Tour, The Art of Pain Exhibition – Special guided tour in English in of the exhibition ‘The Art of Pain’ and the Inquistor’s Palace. Organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Inqusitor’s Palace’, Vittoriosa (11.30 hrs)


22 September 2004

'Autumn Equinox' - Special opening including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi.


25 September 2004

‘The Xaghra Stone Circle, Public Seminar and Field Lecture’ – Half Day Public Seminar organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo, at the ‘Lecture Hall’, Ministry for Gozo, Victoria Gozo. Following, a Field Lecture by Dr Simon Stoddart and Dr Caroline Malone at the Xaghra Stone Circle, Xaghra Gozo (09.15 hrs)


27 September 2004

‘World Tourism Day’ – Free entrance at Hagar Qim Temples, Malta Maritime Museum, National Museum of Fine Arts and Ta’ Kola Windmill (Gozo). Free entrance to Palace Armoury to every individual visitor purchasing a ticket to visit the State Rooms. Every 50th visitor in each Museum and Heritage Site mentioned above will receive a free copy of Heritage Malta’s 2004 and 2005 Calendar.


29 September 2004

‘Francesco Lapparelli da Cortona: The designer of Valletta’ – Public lecture by Roger Vella Bonavita, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


29 September 2004 – 9 November 2004

‘Emotions and Passion’ – Paintings exhibition by Fabio Borg at ‘The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


2 October 2004

‘Insects Photography’ – Public lecture by Guido Bonett, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs).


2 October 2004

‘European Moth Nights – Preliminary Results’ – Public lecture by Paul Sammut, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.00 hrs).


2 October 2004 – 30 October 2004

‘Compilation 2112m2 Europe, Vernissage “Malta” – Exhibition of Images showing ‘Maltese Prehistoric Figurines’ by Daniel Cilia, organised by Prorelans with the support of Heritage Malta, at the Galerie am Hauptplatz and Wienertor Archway, Austria. This event is sponsored by the 'Malta International Airport' and includes also a paintings exhibition by Luciano Micallef.


4 October 2004 – 28 October 2004

‘Traditional Maltese Boats’ – A course organised by Heritage Malta, University of Malta and the Barcelona Maritime Museum within the ambit of the EU project ‘La Navigation du Savoir’, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


5 October 2004

‘Torture and the Inquisition’ – Public lecture by Kenneth Gambin, Curator of Ethnography, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


7 October 2004 - 20 November 2004

'China's 100 Major Archaeological Discoveries in the 20th Century' - Exhibition produced by the ‘Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences’, organised by the ‘Cultural Centre of the People’s Republic of China in Malta’, in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the 'Salon', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


9 October 2004 - 31 October 2004

'L'Alchimia della Fantasia' - An exhibition of ceramics and drawings by Paul Vella Critien at 'Heritage Malta Head Office', Valletta.


11 October 2004

Official Presentation, Willie Apap’s ‘The Conspiracy Trial Drawings’ – Presented by the heirs of Magistrate Giovanni Filiberto Gouder (1908-1990) to Heritage Malta, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


12 October 2004 – 16 January 2005

Willie Apap: ‘The Conspiracy Trial' Drawings – Presented by the heirs of Magistrate Giovanni Filiberto Gouder (1908-1990) to Heritage Malta, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


12 October 2004 – 14 November 2004

‘Malta’s Hidden History’ – An exhibition on underwater archaeology organised by ‘Heritage Malta’ and the ‘Mediterranean Institute, University of Malta’ as part of the second international salon of the UNESCO project (EU funded) ‘Navigation du Savoir’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


13 October 2004 – 18 October 2004

‘Management Plans, Research Agendas and Sustainable Tourism on World Heritage Sites’ – An International Seminar Series being held as part of the Malta-Wiltshire Centurio Partnership funded through the AER Centirio Interreg IIIC Project. Organised by Heritage Malta, Wiltshire County Council, English Heritage and the National Trust (UK) at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


13 October 2004

‘Posidonia oceanica beds: The Mediterranean’s Underwater Forests’ – Public lecture by Dr Joseph A. Borg, organised by ‘Nature Trust Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.00 hrs.)


15 October 2004 – 24 October 2004

‘Take Courage I have Conquered the World’ – A collective art exhibition by Maltese artists organised by the ‘Catholic Charismatic Renewal’ on the occasion of their Annual National Conference, at the ‘Inner Courtyard’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


17 October 2004 – 24 October 2004

‘Daily Guided Tours’ – Organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘European Heritage Days’, at the Ta’ Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Gozo (13.00 hrs.)


19 October 2004

‘Museums, Interpretation and Representation: Who visits them?’ – Public lecture by Patricia Camilleri, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


22 October 2004

‘Windmills in the Maltese Islands’ – Public lecture by Joe Attard Tabone, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘European Heritage Days’, at the Ta’ Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Gozo (18.00 hrs.)


22 October 2004 – 31 October 2004

‘Windmills’ – Exhibition of selected drawings by primary students from the Xaghra Primary School, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘European Heritage Days’, at the Ta’ Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Gozo.


23 October 2004

‘Cart-Ruts EU Project’ – Launching of an EU project focusing mainly on the Cart-Ruts of Ghar il-Kbir, Rabat (Malta) and Camino des los Molinos, Padul, (Granada Spain). The project is lead by Heritage Malta (National Museum of Archaeology) with the Faculty of Environmental Sciences - University of Urbino, Italy and APROTECO - Association for Economic Development of Valley of Lecrin, Temple and inside coast of Granada – Spain as co-partners and in collaboration with the Restoration Unit - Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure, Ministry for Tourism and Culture, Malta Environmental and Planning Authority and the University of Malta. The launching will be held at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


28 October 2004 - 28 February 2005

'Malta: Temples and Tombs (Wonders from Prehistory)' - An exhibition organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Allard Pierson Museum’, on the occasion of the hosting of the EU Presidency by the Netherlands and the first term of Malta as a new member of the EU, at the 'Allard Pierson Museum', Amsterdam, Netherlands.


28 October 2004

‘Tour of the Gozo Museums’ – Guided Tour of the Citadel Museums – Museum of Archaeology, Museum of Folklore, the Old Prisons and Natural Science Museum, and Ta’ Kola Windmill at Xaghra. Organised by ‘Teatru Astra’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the third ‘Festival Mediterranea’ (09.30 hrs)


29 October 2004

‘Tour of the Guilds and Crafts still practised in Gozo’ – Guided Tour visiting various crafts persons at work. Organised by ‘Teatru Astra’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the third ‘Festival Mediterranea’ (09.30 hrs)


1 November 2004

‘Tour of the Panoramic Sights and Scenic Countryside of Gozo’ – Guided Tour through some of the more fascinating sights of Gozo with stops at various interesting areas. Organised by ‘Teatru Astra’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the third ‘Festival Mediterranea’ (09.30 hrs)


2 November 2004

‘Massimo Gauci: Maltese Painter’ – Public lecture by Joe Attard Tabone, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


4 November 2004 – 6 November 2004

‘A New Look at Old Temples’ – An International Seminar on Maltese and Mediterranean Prehistory, organised by ‘Teatru Astra’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the third ‘Festival Mediterranea’, at the ’Corinthia Palace Hotel’, Attard (09.00 hrs).


4 November 2004

‘Tour of the Ggantija Temples’ – Guided Tour by the former Curator of Archaeology, Dr David H. Trump, organised by ‘Teatru Astra’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the third ‘Festival Mediterranea’, at the Ggantija Temples, Xaghra Gozo (16.00 hrs)


13 November 2004

‘Reduction and Loss of Wings in Diptera’ – Public lecture by Paul Gatt, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.10 hrs).


13 November 2004

‘How the Honeybee Forages for Water’ – Public lecture by Claudette Gambin, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.10 hrs).


16 November 2004 – 14 December 2004

‘E=MC²’ – An exhibition of paintings by Clifford Arpa at ‘The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


17 November 2004

‘Protected Areas and Nature Trust’s Conservation Commitments’ – Public lecture by Vince Attard, organised by ‘Nature Trust Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.00 hrs.)


17 November 2004

‘The White Tower Bay’ – Public lecture by Alan Deidun, organised by ‘Nature Trust Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.30 hrs.)


19 November 2004

‘Heritage Malta Corporate Patrons Programme’ – Launching of Heritage Malta’s Corporate Patrons Programme at the ’Salon’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


19 November 2004 - 31 January 2005

'Rhythms in Imagination' - An exhibition of sculpture by Ganni Pace at 'Heritage Malta Head Office', Valletta.


21 November 2004

‘Zebbug Guided Tour’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’ with the support of Mr Toni Cortis, at the ‘De Rohan Gate’, Haz Zebbug Malta (09.40 hrs.)


23 November 2004

‘2005, A Year of the Sea’ – Public lecture by Admiral Roy Clare (Director, National Maritime Museum of Greenwich), organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘British High Commission’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (18.00 hrs.)


24 November 2004

‘Investing in Cultural Heritage’ – A National Conference organised by Heritage Maltain collaboration with ‘CulturMed’ and supported by the ‘EC Representation’, ‘British High Commission’, ‘Valletta Waterfront’, ‘Malta International Airport’, at the Valletta Waterfront Vaults 15 - 16, Valletta (08.30 – 17.15 hours).


25 November 2004

‘New ways of experiencing Cultural Heritage and Cultural Tourism: Market and Marketing Challenges and Solutions’ – Public lecture by Prof. Neil G Kotler (University of Chicago), organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘University of Malta’, at the University of Malta, Msida (16.00 hrs.)


28 November 2004

‘The Order of St John during the XVIII Century’ – Seminar organised by the ‘Sacra Militia Foundation’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (09.30 hours).


30 November 2004

‘The Palace State Rooms’ – Public lecture by Theresa Vella, Curator of Fine Arts, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


1 December 2004 – 6 February 2005

‘Crusades: Myth and Realities’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in the international exhibition organised by the ‘Pierides Foundation’ of Cyprus in collaboration with the ‘Soprintendence of Cultural Heritage - Malta’, ‘Foundation of the Hellenic World – Greece’, Instituto per le Tecnologie Applicate ai Beni Culturali – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Italy’, and the ‘Centre de Recherches en Arts, Images et Formes, Universite de Picardie Jules Verne – France’ as part of EU Culture 2000 project, at The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Nicosia Cyprus.


5 December 2004

‘Annual General Meeting’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


13 December 2003

‘Open Day’ – Including a talk by Joseph Abela, Ship Model-Maker and Restorer, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa.


13 December 2003

‘Open Day and Quiz Competition’ – organised by Heritage Malta, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


13 December 2003

‘The Citadel Open Day’ – Including a Treasure Hunt in the Citadel, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Museum of Archaeology, Museum of Folklore, Natural Science Museum and The Old Prisons, Citadel Gozo.


15 December 2004 - 15 April 2005

‘Monaci in Armi – Gli Ordini religioso-militari dai Templari alla battaglia di Lepanto: Storie ed Arte’ – international exhibition organised by the ‘Ministero per I Beni e le Attivita Culturale - Soprintendenza Speciale per il Polo Museale Romano’ and ‘Regione Lazio’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Aeronautica Militare and Banca Nuova, at the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome Italy.


15 December 2004 – 28 February 2005

‘Abstract Art in the National Collection’ – An exhibition of Abstract Art by Norbert Attard, Austin Camilleri, Pawl Carbonaro, Joseph Paul Cassar, Alfred Chircop, Marco Cremona, Anton Grech, John L. Grima, Luciano Micallef, Joseph Saliba and Anthony Spagnol. Organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


16 December 2004 – 31 January 2005

‘Il Taglio della Luce: Il chiaroscuro nella pittura di Mattia e Gregorio Preti' – Participation by Heritage Malta in the international exhibition organised by the ‘Provincia di Viterbo - Assessorato alla Cultura’ and ‘Regione Lazio - Assessorato alla Cultura’ under the patronage of the Presidents of the Republic of Italy and Malta, at the ‘Palazzo degli Alessandri’, Viterbo Italy.


16 December 2004

‘The US / ICOMOS International Summer Intern Program for young professionals in historic preservation: The experience of a young Maltese graduate in architecture’ – Public lecture by Victoria Valletta, organised by ‘ICOMOS (Malta)’ at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)

21 December 2004

'Winter Solstice' - Special opening including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi.


23 December 2004

Official Presentation of 'Heritage Conservation and Management Reference Books’ – presented to Heritage Malta by the ‘Centre for Sustainable Heritage – University College of London’, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.

 

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