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10 January 2006

‘Coinage of the Crusaders and the World of Islam’ – Public lecture by Emmanuel Azzopardi, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Coinage of the Crusaders and the World of Islam’, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


12 January 2006

Cataloguing and Digitization of Dr Albert Ganado’s Map Collection – Signing of Agreement between ‘Maltacom’, ‘Fondazzjoni Memorji Kulturali Nazzjonali’ and Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


15 January 2006

‘January – May Cultural Tour 1: Qormi, Siggiewi and Zebbug’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in the ‘Qormi, Siggiewi, Zebbug Area’.


21 January 2006 – 15 March 2006

‘Symbolic Imagery of Archaic Gems’ – Exhibition of Paintings by Monica Spiteri, at the ‘Medieval Hall’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


24 January 2006

‘Documenting Book Archaeology: A case study on the L’Isle Adam Illuminated Manuscripts’ – Public lecture by Theresa Zammit Lupi, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


25 January 2006

‘Tarxien Temples BOV Project: Presentation’ – organised by Heritage Malta and Bank of Valletta, at Tarxien Temples, Tarxien.


27 January 2006

‘School Visits to Heritage Malta Bighi’ – Organised by Heritage Malta as part of the Student Orientation Initiative of the ‘Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage’, at Heritage Malta Bighi, Kalkara.


27 January 2005 – 23 April 2006

‘Characters in Beijing Opera’ – Exhibition organised by the ‘Cultural Centre of the People’s Republic of China in Malta’ and Heritage Malta, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, at the ‘Salon, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


28 January 2006

‘Apiculture’ – Public lecture by David Mifsud, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs).


28 January 2006

‘Databases for Insect Collections, Bibliographies etc.’ – Public lecture by Jonathan Agius, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.00 hrs).


5 February 2006

In the Footsteps of St. Paul (Part 1) – Heritage Trail organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Feast of St. Paul, at the St. Paul’s Grotto, St. Paul’s Catacombs, Rabat and St. Paul’s Sanctuary, St. Paul’s Bay.


6 February 2006 – 30March 2006

‘A Tribute to the Noble Craft of Lace Making’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel.


7 February 2006 – 5 March 2006

‘The School Prints Series: Modern Lithographs by Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Leger, Moore and Dufy – An exhibition of Modern Lithographs from the David Elyan Donation (2001), at the ‘Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


7 February 2006

‘The Conservation of 20th century Architectural Heritage in Malta’ – Public lecture by Konrad Thake, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


10 February 2006

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 Chapel, Burmarrad (10.45.00 hrs)


10 February 2006

In the Footsteps of St. Paul (Part 2): San Pawl Milqi – Guided Tours (14.00, 15.00 hrs) of the Archaeological Site and Chapel of San Pawl Milqi, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Feast of St Paul, at San Pawl Milqi, Burmarrad.


12 February 2006

‘January – May Cultural Tour 2: Valletta’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in the Valletta.


14 February 2006 – 16 February 2006

‘EXPONATEC Fair: International Trade Fair for Museums, Conservation and Heritage’ – Participation by Heritage Malta as part of the ‘Best in Heritage – Excellence Club’ stand, in Cologne Germany.


16 February 2006

‘Heritage Malta Research Strategy Seminar’ – Organised by ‘The Institute for Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage (ICMCH)’ for Heritage Malta staff, at the Coastline Hotel, Salina.


17 February 2006 – 31 March 2006

‘Selve Oscure’ – An exhibition of paintings by Anthony Catania at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


21 February 2006

‘The Malta Section of the Travel Album of Rev David Fredrick Markham, 1845-1846’ – Public lecture by Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


23 February 2006

‘Today’s Architecture, Tomorrow’s Heritage’ – Launching of the National Policy of Architecture, organised by the ‘Kamra tal-Periti’, Heritage Malta and the Ministry for Tourism and Culture, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


24 February 2006

‘School Visits to Heritage Malta Bighi’ – Organised by Heritage Malta as part of the Student Orientation Initiative of the ‘Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage’, at Heritage Malta Bighi, Kalkara.


25 February 2006 – 8 April 2006

‘Certificate Course in Caring for your Treasures & Historic Buildings’ –Organised by ‘The Institute for Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage (ICMCH)’ of Heritage Malta, held every Saturday at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta (9.00 – 12.30 hrs.)


25 February 2006

‘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 of ‘FrannyJo Publications’, at the National Museum of the Social History of the Maltese Language (Auberge de France), Vittoriosa (18.30 hrs.)


5 March 2006 –2 July 2006

‘Saladin and the Crusades’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this International Exhibition organised by the ‘Landesmuseum Natur und Mensch’ of Oldenburg, at the ‘Landesmuseum Natur und Mensch’, Oldenburg Germany.


5 March 2006

‘January - May Tour 3: Vittoriosa’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in Vittoriosa, including the Malta Maritime Museum and the Auberge de France.


7 March 2006

‘The Development of the No. 1 Dock’ – Public lecture by Joseph Caruana, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


9 March 2006 – 2 April 2006

‘Contemporary Art’ – An exhibition of paintings by Juliet Horncastle, at ’The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


10 March 2006 – 19 April 2006

‘Holy Week Works-of-Art: A National Exhibition of Statues and Statuettes’ – An exhibition organised by Heritage Malta at the ’Inquisitor’s Palace’, Vittoriosa.


15 March 2005

‘Launching of RMF / Heritage Malta Map’ – The first comprehensive map showing all the locations of Heritage Malta Museums and Sites, organised by RMF in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


16 March 2006 – 19 March 2006

‘Vocational Training Expo’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in the ‘Vocational Training Expo’ organised by MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology), at the Trade Fair Grounds, Naxxar.


16 March 2006 – 9 April 2006

‘don't run over the birds, please’ – An installation by Ruth Bianco, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


18 March 2006

Mattia Preti (1613-1699) Heritage Trail – Organised by Heritage Malta, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta and Zurrieq Parish Church, Zurrieq.


20 March 2006

Spring Equinox – Special opening to witness the Spring Equinox Temple Phenomenon including Guided Tours, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Spring Equinox, at the ‘Mnajdra Temples’, Qrendi.


21 March 2006

‘Understanding Beijing Opera’ – Public lecture and demonstration by Kathy Hall and Kevin Zhang, London Jing Kun Opera Association, organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Cultural Centre of the People’s Republic of China in Malta’ on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Characters in Beijing Opera’ and sponsored by the ‘Malta Tourism Authority’ and ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the ‘Medieval Hall’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


24 March 2006

‘School Visits to Heritage Malta Bighi’ – Organised by Heritage Malta as part of the Student Orientation Initiative of the ‘Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage’, at Heritage Malta Bighi, Kalkara.


26 March 2006

‘Mdina Guided Tour’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’ with the support of Mr Joe Muscat, at Mdina (09.35 hrs.)


2 April 2006

‘January – May Cultural Tour 4: Rabat and Dingli’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in the ‘Rabat, Dingli Area’.


2 April 2006 – 16 April 2006

‘Luigi Maria Ugolini: An Italian Archaeologist in Malta’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Comune di Reggio Calabria’, at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Magna Grecia, Reggio Calabria Italy on the occasion of the ‘VIII Settimana della cultura’. The exhibition was produced by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘Soprintendenza al Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico “Luigi Pigorini”, ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’.


4 April 2006

‘Maltese Civil and Military Uniform Buttons’ – Public lecture by Dennis Darmanin, organised by Heritage Malta on and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


4 April 2006

‘The UNESCO World Heritage Sites’ – Public lecture by Prof. Jukka Jokilehto, organised by the ‘Department of Architecture and Urban Design – University of Malta’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the Aula Magna, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


5 April 2006

‘Ggantija Temples Information Pod’ – Official presentation by ‘Exalta’ to Heritage Malta, at the Ggantija Temples, Xaghra Gozo.


5 April 2006 – 31 May 2006

‘A Sense of Timelessness’ – An exhibition of paintings by Matthew Kassar, at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


6 April 2006 – 1 May 2006

‘Glass Attitudes’ – An exhibition of glass sculpture by Walter Vella, at ’The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


7 April 2006

‘Extended Hours: Inquisitor’s Palace’ – Extended Hours (closing time at 22.00hrs) on the occasion of the feast of ‘Our Lady of Sorrow’ and the exhibition ‘Holy Week Works-of-Art: A National Exhibition of Statues and Statuettes’, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


7 April 2006 – 23 March 2006

‘The Good Friday Procession’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel.


8 April 2006

‘The Antiquity of Insects’ – 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.)


8 April 2006

‘European Moth Night’ – Discussion organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.00 hrs.)


9 April 2006

‘A Focus on Birzebbuga’: Heritage Trail – Organised by Heritage at Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum and Borg in-Nadur, Birzebbuga.


13 April 2006

‘Extended Hours: Inquisitor’s Palace’ – Extended Hours (closing time at 23.00hrs) on the occasion of the feast of ‘Maundy Thursday’ and the exhibition ‘Holy Week Works-of-Art: A National Exhibition of Statues and Statuettes’, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


13 April 2006 – 7 May 2006

‘Right Outside My Window’ – An exhibition of paintings by Craig Hanna, at the 'Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


14 April 2006

‘Special Opening Times: Inquisitor’s Palace’ – Special Opening Times (9.00–21.00) on the occasion of the feast of ‘Good Friday’ and the exhibition ‘Holy Week Works-of-Art: A National Exhibition of Statues and Statuettes’, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


18 April 2006

‘The Auberge d’Italie’ – Public lecture by Kenneth Gambin, Chief Curator, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


20 April 2006 – 10 May 2006

‘Luigi Maria Ugolini: An Italian Archaeologist in Malta’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Comune di Reggio Calabria’ in collaboration with the 'Fondazione Citta di Gerace' at Gerace Italy. The exhibition was produced by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘Soprintendenza al Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico “Luigi Pigorini”, ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ and ‘Midsea Books Ltd’.


30 April 2006

‘January – May Cultural Tour 5: Lija and San Gwann’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in the ‘Lija, San Gwann Area’.


2 May 2006

‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Maritime Activity and the Devine’ – Public lecture by Dr Timmy Gambin, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


2 May 2006 – 10 June 2006

‘The Citadel: A Child's Perspectiv’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel.


2 May 2006 – 9 May 2006

‘Landscape Architectural Conceptual Proposals for Valletta and Floriana’ – An exhibition of drawings by the ‘Anhalt University of Applied Science / Hochschule Anhalt’ and ‘Master of Landscape Architecture Program’ in collaboration with ‘Master of Architecture Program’, organised by the ‘Valletta Local Council’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the 'Salon’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


4 May 2006

‘Palace Armoury Sponsorship’ – Three-years sponsorship presentation by ‘GasanMamo Insurance’ to Heritage Malta, at the Palace Armoury, Valletta.


7 May 2006

The Romans in Malta (218 BC) – Heritage Trail organised by Heritage Malta, at Tas-Silg Archaeological Site, Marsaxlokk and the Domus Romana, Rabat.


11 May 2006 – 4 June 2006

‘Drawings’ – by Gilbert Calleja, an exhibition at the 'Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


14 May 2006

‘January – May Cultural Tour 6: Gozo’ – Cultural Tour organised by the Ministry for Tourism and Culture in collaboration with Heritage Malta, Malta Tourism Authority and ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts’, visiting various sites in Gozo.


16 May 2006

‘Paintings by Stefano and Alessio Erardi’ – Public lecture by Bernadine Scicluna, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


18 May 2006

International Museum Day – Free Admission to individual juniors and children under the age of 17 organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘2006 International Museum Day’ with the theme ‘Museums and Young People’, an initiative of ICOM (International Council of Museums), at all Heritage Malta Museums and Sites in Malta and Gozo except the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Paola.


20 May 2006

The Night of Museums – Extended Hours and reduced fees at three Underground Heritage Sites organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘2006 Night of Museums’ organised by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication and the ‘2006 International Museum Day’ an initiative of ICOM (International Council of Museums) under the patronage of the ‘Council of Europe’, at the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Paola, St. Paul’s Catacombs, Rabat and Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, Birzebbuga.


20 May 2006

‘Maltese Odonata (Dragonfly)’ – Public lecture by Godwin Degabriele, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (15.00 hrs.)


20 May 2006

‘Insecta Trivia’ – Public lecture by Jonathan Agius, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (16.00 hrs.)


21 May 2006

‘Verdala Palace Family Day’ – Guided Tours, organised by Heritage Malta and the Office of the President of the Republic, at the ‘Verdala Palace, Rabat.


25 May 2006 – 28 May 2006

‘Roots of a Nation’ – Pictorial Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the International Conference ‘Sustainable Tourism with reference to Islands and Small States’ organised by the ‘Islands and Small States Institute’, at the ‘Aula Magna’, Foundation of International Studies, Valletta.


26 May 2006

‘Malta-Spain Cultural Agreement’ – Signing of a Cultural Agreement between the ‘Fundacion Jaume II El Just’ of the ‘Generalitat Valenciana’ (Government of the Region of Valencia) and Heritage Malta, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


28 May 2006

‘Legends, ex Voto and Graffiti’ – Half-day Seminar organised by ‘The Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


28 May 2006

‘Nautical Graffiti’ – Public lecture by Dr Timmy Gambin, as part of the half-day seminar ‘Legends, ex Voto and Graffiti’ organised by ‘The Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, in collaboration with Heritage Malta at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


28 May 2006

‘Ex Voto Paintings (Madonna tal-Hniena, Qrendi)’ – Public lecture by Alexandra Scicluna, as part of the half-day seminar ‘Legends, ex Voto and Graffiti’ organised by ‘The Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, in collaboration with Heritage Malta at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


28 May 2006

‘Sea Legends’ – Public lecture by Joseph Muscat, as part of the half-day seminar ‘Legends, ex Voto and Graffiti’ organised by ‘The Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, in collaboration with Heritage Malta at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (9.30 hrs).


31 May 2006

‘Roman Rabat’ – Public lecture by Fr Eugene Theuma, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.)


1 June 2006 – 30 September 2006

‘National Museum of Archaeology Extended Hours’ – During the month of June the opening hours will be extended by two hours and the Museum will remain open till 19.00 hours, at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


2 June 2006 – 16 July 2006

‘Lady Inspirations’ – An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Raymond Spiteri, at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


3 June 2006 – 12 July 2006

‘Contemporary Art’ – An exhibition of paintings by Alex Dalli, at ’The Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


4 June 2006

‘World Environment Day’ – Discounted Admission, Guided Tours and Children Activities, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Environment Day’, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


4 June 2006

‘Behind the Scenes Tours’ – Special Guided of the areas in Vihena Palace usually closed to the public, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Environment Day’, at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


10 June 2006

‘Heritage Malta Conservation Division Guided Tours’ – Guided Tours of Heritage Malta Conservation Division including the ‘Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage’, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


13 June 2006 – 4 July 2006

'Commemorative Salver’ – An exhibition of a Silver Commemorative Salver donated by Dr Jimmy Farrugia to Heritage Malta through the Office of the Prime Minister, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


14 June 2006

‘HSBC Cares for Heritage Fund’ – Launching of the ‘HSBC Cares for Heritage Fund’, organised by HSBC and Heritage Malta, at Hagar Qim Temples, Qrendi.


17 June 2006 – 29 October 2006

‘The Cards of Destiny: Gambling, Luck and Magic’ – An exhibition organised by the ‘Associazione Culturale Le Tarot’ and Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘Biblioteca Classense of Ravenna’ under the patronage of the ‘Ministero per I Beni Culturali e Ambientali’ of Italy and the ‘Ministry for Tourism and Culture’ of Malta, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


21 June 2006

Summer Solstice and Temples Heritage Trail – Organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Summer Solstice, at the ‘Mnajdra’ and ‘Hagar Qim’ Temples, Qrendi. The visitors will choose to witness the Summer Solstice Temple Phenomenon at one of these sites and will then go on to visit ‘Skorba’ and ‘Ta’ Hagrat’ Temples, Mgarr. Limited to 50 persons only. Transport will be provided.


23 June 2006 – 23 July 2006

‘St.Paul’s Grotto 1600-1624 and its transition to the Order of the Knights of St John’ – An exhibition organised by the ‘Wignacourt Museum’ and the Chapter of St. Paul’s Collegiate Church in Rabat in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the’Wignacourt Museum’, Rabat.


26 June 2006 – 25 August 2006

‘Ethnographic Items Acquired for the Folklore Museum’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel.


28 June 2006

The Gran Castello – Heritage Trail including re-enactments organised by Heritage Malta, at the Citadel, Gozo.


30 June 2006 – 23 July 2006

World Heritage Sites 360 – Launching and Exhibition of the book ‘World Heritage Sites 360’ organised by ‘Miranda Publications’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta and the support of HSBC, at the Salon, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


7 July 2006 – 11 July 2006

‘Educating for the Protection of Cultural Heritage’ – A three-day inservice course aimed primarily for educators, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


10 July 2006 – 28 July 2006

‘Introductory Course to Conservation Studies’ – Public course that can also serve as a preparatory course for the B.Cons. (Hons). organised by Heritage Malta, at the Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


11 July 2006

‘Hampshire Constabulary Concert’ – A fund-raising activity by the British Military Wind Band of Hampshire organised by Heritage Malta, at the ’Front Courtyard’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (20.00 hrs.)


12 July 2006 – 22 July 2006

‘Twenty Five Years of Maltese Art’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this exhibition organised by the Middlesea Insurance p.l.c. on its twenty fifth anniversary, at the Middlesea Insurance Head Office, Floriana.


21 July 2006 – 23 August 2006

Medics in Art’ – Exhibition of conservation project work by B.Cons (Hons) Students attending the ‘Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage’ at Heritage Malta Bighi, organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


22 July 2006 – 13 August 2006

‘UNESCO World Heritage Sites Drawings Exhibition’ – Exhibition of drawings from a school competition to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of UNESCO, organised by UNESCO Malta in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


25 July 2006 – 4 September 2006

‘The Joseph Briffa Bequest (1987) and other Works’ – An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Prof. Joseph Briffa organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


28 July 2006

‘The Temple Builders Ceremony’ – Prize-giving ceremony of the winning essays and drawings competition organised by Heritage Malta and UNESCO to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of UNESCO’s listings of Malta’s megalithic temples as World Heritage Sites, organised by Heritage Malta and UNESCO, at the ‘Inner Courtyard’ National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


28 July 2006 – 13 August 2006

‘The Temple Builders’ – Exhibition of drawings submitted for the competition organised by Heritage Malta and UNESCO to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of UNESCO’s listings of Malta’s megalithic temples as World Heritage Sites, organised by Heritage Malta and UNESCO, at the ‘Inner Courtyard’ National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


1 August 2006 – 31 August 2006

‘Inquisitor’s Palace Extended Hours’ – During the month of August the opening hours will be extended by two hours and the Museum will remain open till 19.00 hours, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


9 August 2006 – 10 August 2006

‘Late Night Opening at Reduced Admission Fee’ – On the occasion of the feast of St Lawrence in Vittoriosa the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa will close at 22.00 hours and all admission fees will be at 50% reduction from 17.00 till 22.00 hours.


21 August 2006 – 30 September 2006

‘Trees and the Environment’ – A collective art exhibition organised by the ‘Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment’ as part of the 34U Campaign, at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


24 August 2006 – 19 September 2006

‘Mural: Frank Portelli’ – Exhibition of a large Mural (1968) by Frank Portelli (1922-2004), a recent acquisition by Heritage Malta for the National Collection, organised by Heritage Malta at the ‘Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


26 August 2006 – 27 August 2006

‘Late Night Opening at Reduced Admission Fee’ – On the occasion of the feast of St Domenic in Vittoriosa the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa will close at 22.00 hours and all admission fees will be at 50% reduction from 17.00 till 22.00 hours.


28 August 2006 – 6 October 2006

‘Commemorative Salver’ – An exhibition of a Silver Commemorative Salver donated by Dr Jimmy Farrugia to Heritage Malta through the Office of the Prime Minister, at the ’Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office’, The Citadel.


7 September 2006 – 29 September 2006

‘The La Vallette Sword and Dagger’ – An exhibition by Heritage Malta of a donation inspired by the original La Vallette sword and dagger presented to Heritage Malta by the ‘Asociacion Amigos de Malta (Spain)’, at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


8 September 2006 – 3 October 2006

‘Impressions’ – An exhibition of engravings by Hanneke Wessels, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


10 September 2006

‘Sinfonietta’ – Concert by the ‘Southampton University’ organised by ‘The Malta Council for Culture and the Ats’ with the support of Heritage Malta, ‘Orkestra Nazzjonali’ and the Ministry for Tourism and Culture, at Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


11 September 2006 – 15 September 2006

‘Preservation and Care of Books and Paper’ – A 30-hour course consisting of theory and practical sessions, organised by ‘The Institute of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage’ of Heritage Malta, at the Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


15 September 2006 – 19 September 2006

‘Educating on Identity through Local Heritage’ – A three-day inservice course aimed primarily for educators, organised by Heritage Malta, at the Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


19 September 2006

‘Launch of “My Guide” Audio Guide’ – Launching of a multi-lingual audio guide of Valletta, organised by Exalta in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.


23 September 2006

Autumn Equinox – Special opening to witness the Autumn Equinox Temple Phenomenon including Guided Tours, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Autumn Equinox, at the ‘Mnajdra Temples’, Qrendi.


25 September 2006 – 29 September 2006

‘Malta International Excellence and Short Courses 2006: Preparation of a Medieval Binding’ – A four-day course by Piero Bozzacchi and Joe Schiro, organised by the Conservation Division of Heritage Malta and Palazzo Spinelli of Florence Italy, at the Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


25 September 2006 – 29 September 2006

‘Malta International Excellence and Short Courses 2006: Construction and Ornamentation of an Islamic Binding’ – A four-day course by Piero Bozzacchi and Joe Schiro, organised by the Conservation Division of Heritage Malta and Palazzo Spinelli of Florence Italy, at the Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


27 September 2006

‘World Tourism Day – Reduced Admission Fees’ – Admission Fees reduced by 50% on the occasion of the ‘World Tourism Day’, organised by Heritage Malta at all Heritage Malta Museums and Sites in Malta and Gozo with the exception of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Paola.


27 September 2006

‘World Tourism Day – Extended Opening Hours’ – Extended Opening Hours, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the ‘World Tourism Day’, at the National Museum of Archaeology and Palace Armoury, Valletta.


29 September 2006 – 15 October 2006

‘Nostalgia’ – An exhibition of sculptures by Chris Ebejer, at the ’Inner Courtyard’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


2 October 2006 – 6 October 2006

‘Malta International Excellence and Short Courses 2006: Construction and Gilding of a 16th century Binding’ – A four-day course by Piero Gozzi, Piero Bozzacchi and Joe Schiro, organised by the Conservation Division of Heritage Malta and Palazzo Spinelli of Florence Italy, at the Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


5 October 2006 – 29 October 2006

‘Evanescence’ – An exhibition of ink paintings by Laurent Muller, at the ’Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


6 October 2006

‘Late Night Opening at Reduced Admission Fee’ – On the occasion of the ‘Malta Historic Cities Festival’ the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa will close at 21.30 hours and all admission fees will be at 50% reduction from 17.00 till 21.30 hours.


6 October 2006 – 27 November 2006

‘An Incurable Romantic’ – An exhibition of sculptures and Terracotta by Gianni Pace, at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta.


7 October 2006 – 5 November 2006

‘The La Vallette Sword and Dagger’ – An exhibition by Heritage Malta of a donation inspired by the original La Vallette sword and dagger presented to Heritage Malta by the ‘Asociacion Amigos de Malta (Spain)’, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.


7 October 2006

‘Late Night Opening at Reduced Admission Fee’ – On the occasion of the ‘Malta Historic Cities Festival’ the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa will close at 22.30 hours and all admission fees will be at 50% reduction from 17.00 till 22.30 hours.


10 October 2006 – 13 October 2006

‘Managing the Past for the Future: Sustaining Historic House Museums for the 21st Century’ – Annual ICOM DEMHist Conference 2006, organised by Heritage Enterprise with the collaboration of Heritage Malta, at the Phoenicia Hotel and National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


14 October 2004

‘A Naturalist’s View of Morocco’ – Public lecture by John J. Borg, Curator of Natural History, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


14 October 2004

‘Lepidptera of Morocco’ – Public lecture by Paul Sammut, organised by the ‘Entomological Society of Malta’ at the ‘Lecture Room’, National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.


14 October 2006

‘Notte Bianca’ – Extended Opening Hours, organised by the ‘Malta Council for Culture and Arts’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta at the National Museum of Archaeology and Palace Armoury, Valletta. Admission will be at 50% reduction from 17.00 hours onwards.


14 October 2006 – 22 October 2006

‘Antonio Sciortino: Xoghlijiet il-Genju’ – Exhibition organised by the ‘Zebbug Local Council’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the Dun Karm Psaila Secondary School, Zebbug.


21 October 2006 – 17 November 2006

‘The Joseph Briffa Bequest (1987) and other Works’ – An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Prof. Joseph Briffa organised by Heritage Malta, at the ’Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office’, The Citadel.


21 October 2006 – 14 November 2006

‘Street Life’ – An exhibition of paintings by Celia Borg Cardona, at the ’Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


22 October 2006

‘Mqabba Guided Tour’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’ with the support of Ms Carmen Lia, at the ‘Mqabba Parish Church’, Mqabba (09.40 hrs.)


24 October 2006 – 28 October 2006

‘KUKS International Exhibition of National Costumes’ – Participation of Heritage Malta in this International Exhibition organised by the ‘Committee of the Cultural Confederation of Foreign Societes (KUKS)’ with the collaboration of the Malta Embassy in Danmark, at the ‘Copenhagen City Hall’, Copenhagen Danmark.


28 October 2006 – 7 January 2007

‘Sicilia e Malta: Le Isole del Grand Tour’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Comune Palazzolo Acreide’ as part of EU programme ‘Interreg III A Italia–Malta’ – ‘Voyage & Voir: I Viaggiatori del Grand Tour’, at the ‘Palazzo del Governo’, Syracuse Italy.


29 October 2006

‘Historical Re-Enactment’ – Organised by Heritage Malta, at the Palace Armoury, Valletta.


31 October 2006

‘Le Carte del Destino’ – Public lecture by Dott. Andrea Vitale, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Cards of Destiny’, sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


3 November 2006

‘Island Fragility & Cultural Resources’ - Heritage Malta’s third annual national conference to be held at the Grand Hotel, Ghajnsielem Gozo


10 November 2006

‘The works of Joseph Briffa in the churches of Gozo’ – Public lecture by Nicoline Sagona, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the exhibition ‘The Joseph Briffa Bequest (1987) and other Works' at the ‘Conference Hall’, Ministry for Gozo, Victoria Gozo (18.30 hrs.)


11 November 2006

Giuseppe Cali Heritage Trail – Organised by Heritage Malta, visiting the Sacro Cuor Parish Church and Salesian Theatre, Sliema and St. Francis Church and National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.

13 November 2006 – 16 November 2006

‘St Aloysius College Career Week’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this Career Week organised by ‘St. Aloysius College’, at St Alysius College, Birkirkara.

16 November 2006

‘Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-1669)’ – Public lecture by Dr Gary Schwartz, organised by Heritage Malta and the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Malta on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the Birth of Rembrandt, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.


20 November 2006 – 7 December 2006

‘The La Vallette Sword and Dagger’ – An exhibition by Heritage Malta of a donation inspired by the original La Vallette sword and dagger presented to Heritage Malta by the ‘Asociacion Amigos de Malta (Spain)’, at the ’Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office’, The Citadel.


23 November 2006 – 24 November 2006

‘Tas-Silg Sanctuary Symposium – organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the ‘Istituto Culturale Italiano’ and the participation of the ‘Missione Archaeologica Italiana’ and the ‘University of Malta’, at the Istituto Culturale Italiano, Valletta and Heritage Malta Conservation Division, Bighi.


26 November 2006

‘Historical Re-Enactment’ – Organised by Heritage Malta, at the Palace Armoury, Valletta (14.00hrs - 16.30hrs). Admission during these times is at half price. Children under the age of 12 years enter free of charge.


30 November 2006

‘The Archaeological Discovery and Gains of the Three Gorges’ – Public lecture by Mr Song Xinchao, Department of Museum Administration – State Administration of Cultural Heritage in China, organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Cultural Centre of the People’s Republic of China in Malta’, sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the ‘Salon’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (18.00 hrs.). Free admission. Seating priority to be given to ticket holders. Tickets can be obtained from Heritage Malta Head Office and from the China Cutlural Centre, Melita Street, Valletta.


1 December 2006

‘The Underground Corps of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’ – Public lecture by Mr Li Xiuzhen, Shaanxi Museum of Emperor Qin's Terra-Cotta Warriors, organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Cultural Centre of the People’s Republic of China in Malta’, sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation', at the ‘Salon’, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta (18.00 hrs.). Free admission. Seating priority to be given to ticket holders. Tickets can be obtained from Heritage Malta Head Office and from the China Cutlural Centre, Melita Street, Valletta.


1 December 2006 – 14 January 2007

‘Stars and Spirals: Christmas and Archaeology Stamp Designs’ – An exhibition of original designs used for stamp issues with archaeological and christmas themes, organised by Heritage Malta and MaltaPost plc., at the ‘Lobby’, National Museum of Archeology, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 19.00 hrs (last admission at 18.30 hrs).


2 December 2006 – 14 January 2007

‘From Within’ – An exhibition by Heritage Malta Artists, at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 - 16.00 hrs.


5 December 2006

‘The Natural Underwater Heritage of the Maltese Islands’ – Public lecture by Sandra Agius Darmanin, organised by Heritage and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.). Free admission. No pre-booking required.


6 December 2006 – 4 February 2007

‘Pictures in Clay: Antoine Camilleri’ – An exhibition of works of art by Antoine Camilleri (1922-2005) organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (last admission at 16.30 hrs).


8 December 2006 – 31 December 2006

‘Traditional Clay Pasturi’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel.


10 December 2006

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


11 December 2006 – 15 January 2007

‘Recent Paintings’ – An exhibition of paintings by Lemmiki Louhimies, at the ’Loggia’ National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (last admission at 16.30 hrs).


12 December 2006

‘19th Century Dental Personalities’ – Public lecture by Prof. George Camilleri, organised by Heritage and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs.). Free admission. No pre-booking required.


15 December 2006 – 2 January 2007

‘Temi Zammit’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this exhibition organised by the 'Currency Museum' as part of a 'Temi Zammit Commemoration Event'. The exhibition is hosted at the ‘Currency Museum', Central Bank of Malta, Valletta.


17 December 2006

‘Historical Re-Enactment’ – Organised by Heritage Malta, at the Palace Armoury, Valletta (14.00hrs - 16.30hrs). Admission during these times is at half price. Children under the age of 12 years enter free of charge. Free admission for Heritage Malta members on presentation of Heritage Malta membership pass. No pre-booking required.


22 December 2006

Winter Solstice – Special opening including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the Winter Solstice, at the ‘Mnajdra Temples’, Qrendi. Pre-booking essential. Tickets: Lm5.00; Heritage Malta members Lm2.50. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office.

 

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