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5 January 2007 – 23 February 2007

‘Abstract Paintings from the National Collection’ – An exhibition of abstract paintings by leading Maltese artists from the Reserve Collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo at the ’Exhibition Hall’ Ministry for Gozo, Victoria Gozo. Free Entrance.


12 January 2007 – 16 March 2007

‘Model Ship Building Course’ – Course organised by the 'Malta Society of Arts and Commerce' in collaboration with Heritage Malta at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. Ten sessions, every Friday between 18.00 - 20.00hrs. Course Fee Lm9.00. Booking at the Malta Society of Arts and Commerce, Palazzo La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta, Tel. 21244339.


20 January 2007 – 4 March 2007

‘Outlining our Worlds’ – A collective exhibition of paintings and installations by seven artists at the ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 - 16.00 hrs.


22 January - 18 February 2007

‘The Joseph Sammut Archaeological Artefacts Collection' - An exhibition of archaeological artefacts donated to Heritage Malta, at the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 19.00 hrs (last admission at 18.30 hrs).


28 January 2007

‘Historical Interpretation’ – Organised by Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum (14.00hrs - 16.30 hrs). Admission during these times is at half price. Persons under the age of 16 years enter free of charge. Free admission for Heritage Malta members on presentation of Heritage Malta membership pass. No pre-booking required.


31 January - 31 March 2007

‘Malta: from the dawn of history to modern times' - A pictorial exhibition organised by the Maltese Embassy in China in collaboration with Heritage Malta on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with China, at the Maltese Embassy in China, Beijing China.


5 February 2007 – 25 May 2007

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


6 February 2007

‘The Hagar Qim Project’ – Public lecture by Dr Reuben Grima, Senior Curator World Heritage Sites, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


7 February 2007 – 20 March 2007

‘Colonial Malta: Building a Romantic Landscape’ – An exhibition curated by Dr Malcolm Borg of Heritage Enterprise, 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).


9 February 2007 – 11 March 2007

‘Phantoms’ – An exhibition of sculptures by Chris Ebejer at the Inquistor's Palace , Vittoriosa. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (last admission at 16.30 hrs).


14 February 2007

‘An Inconvenient Truth’ – Screening of the film 'An inconvenient Truth' organised by Birdlife Malta at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (18.00 hrs.) Free Entrance (Limited seats).


17 February 2007

‘Annual General Meeting’ – Organised by the Entomological Society at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (14.30 hrs.) Free Entrance.


17 February 2006

‘International Day of Native Languages: Vers Aghtini’ – An evening of Maltese Poems and Prose read by children on the occasion of the ‘International Day of Native Languages’, an initiative of ‘UNESCO’ and ‘United Nations’, organised by ‘FrannyJo Publications’ in collaboration with Heritage Malta, at the National Museum of the Social History of the Maltese Language (Auberge de France), Vittoriosa (18.30 hrs.)


18 February 2007

The Inquisition in Malta Heritage Trail – Heritage Trail organised by Heritage Malta, visiting the Inquisitor's Palace at Girgenti and the Inquistor's Palace at Vittoriosa (Time: 9.00 - 13.00 hrs). Tickets at Lm5.00 each. Pre-booking essential. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312 (limited ticket available).


25 February 2007

‘Historical Interpretation’ – Organised by Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum (14.00hrs - 16.30 hrs). Admission during these times is at half price. Persons under the age of 16 years enter free of charge. Free admission for Heritage Malta members on presentation of Heritage Malta membership pass. No pre-booking required.


27 February 2007

‘Manwel Magri the First Maltese Folklorist’ – Public lecture by Dr George Mifsud Chircop, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


1 March 2007 - 31 July 2007

‘Silent Warriors: The Chinese Terracotta Soldiers’ – An exhibition of the terracotta soldiers, horses and objects excavated from the Mauseoleum Zone of Emperor Qin Shihuang, organised by Heritage Malta and Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau with the collaboration of the Chinese Cultural Centre in Malta, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malta and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, with the support of Vodafone Malta Foundation, Emirates and the Malta Tourism Authority, at the 'Salon', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 19.00 hrs (last admission at 18.30 hrs).


1 March – 15th April 2007

Ecce Mater Tua, Ecce Filius Tuus : Good Friday Costume in Spain and Malta – An exhibition of images of Good Friday processions in Spain and Malta, including also other Holy Week traditional artifacts, organized by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the Spanish Maltese Cultural Centre, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (last admission at 16.30 hrs).


3 March 2007

‘Monuments, the Landscaped Garden and Death’ – An on-site lecture by Dr Malcolm Borg, as part of the exhibition ‘Colonial Malta: Building a Romantic Landscape’, curated by Dr Malcolm Borg of Heritage Enterprise and organised by Heritage Malta, at the Lower Barracca Gardens, Valletta at 14.00 hrs. Pre-booking essential. Limited tickets available. Complimentary Tickets can be obtained from the National Museum of Fine Arts (Tel.: 21 225769).


6 March - 30 April 2007

‘NMA (National Museum of Archaeology) Project Preview - An exhibition of artist impressions highlighting the new halls on the upper floor of the National Museum of Archaeology and display of some artefacts recently conserved for the same project, at the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 19.00 hrs (last admission at 18.30 hrs).


6 March 2007

‘The Genius of Girolamo Cassar as a Military Engineer’ – Public lecture by Roger Vella Bonavita, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


8 March 2007

‘Ruins, Antiquities nd Romanticism: Maltese Colonial Architecture’ – Public lecture by Dr Malcolm Borg, as part of the exhibition ‘Colonial Malta: Building a Romantic Landscape’, curated by Dr Malcolm Borg of Heritage Enterprise and organised by Heritage Malta, at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta at 18.00 hrs. Free admission. Priority seating to ticket holders. Complimentary Tickets can be collected on a first-come-first-served basis from the National Museum of Fine Arts (Tel.: 21 225769).


10 March 2007 – 20 March 2007

‘60 x 60 x 60 cm’ – An exhibition by Portughese artist in residence Sancho Silva together with the artworks of the workshop participants in the ISIDEM (Isole ed Identita` in Movimento) project, organised by the Comune di Siracusa - Galleria Civica d'Arte Contemporanea in collaboration with the National Museum of Fine Arts (Heritage Malta), the Department of Economics and Quantitative Studies (University of Catania) and the Comune di Scicli, at the ’Bagio Steps’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 - 13.30 hrs and Saturday from 9.00 - 13.00 hrs (Excluding Public Holidays).


10 March 2007 – 8 April 2007

‘Art Pieces’ – An exhibition of paintings by Carmel Bonello at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 - 16.00 hrs.


15 March 2007

‘Alla Ricerca del Sogno Perduto’ – Premier viewing of the documentary on Antoine Camilleri (1922-2005) by Josette Caruana organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with St. James Cavallier, at St. James Cavallier, Valletta. 19.00 hrs. Free Entrance.


21 March 2007

Spring Equinox – Special opening to witness the Spring Equinox Phenomenon including guided tours, organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Mnajdra Temples’, Qrendi (6.00 hrs). Pre-booking essential. Tickets: Lm5.00 each. Heritage Malta members Lm2.50. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312.


23 March 2007 – 20 May 2007

Masterworks of European Art – Participation by Heritage Malta in this international exhibition organised by the Office of the President of the Republic of Italy on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. The exhibition is being hosted at the ’Salone dei Carozzieri’, Palazzo Quirinale, Rome Italy.


24 March 2007 – 17 April 2007

‘PROJECT Relationship: Family’ – An exhibition of paintings by Jason Lu at the ’Contempoary Hall ’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


25 March 2007

‘Historical Interpretation’ – Organised by Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum (14.00hrs - 16.30 hrs). Admission during these times is at half price. Persons under the age of 16 years enter free of charge. Free admission for Heritage Malta members on presentation of Heritage Malta membership pass. No pre-booking required.


25 March 2007

‘Villaggio Europeo’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in the Malta Stand set-up by the Maltese Embassy in Rome in the Villaggio Europeo organised by the Italian Government and the EU Rep Office in Rome on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, at the Foro Imperiali, Rome.


27 March 2007

‘Unearthing Malta's past: Fr Emmanuel Magri's pioneering work in archaeology’ – Public lecture by Josef Mario Briffa SJ, organised by Heritage and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


29 March 2007 – 29 July 2007

‘Fr Emmanuel Magri SJ: Jesuit, Ethnographer, Archaeologist’ – An exhibition about one of the pioneers of Maltese museums organised by Heritage Malta and the Maltese Jesuit Province on the centenary of his death, at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (last admission at 16.30 hrs).


30 March 2007 – 24 April 2007

‘Mitte’ – An exhibition of abstract paintings by Fabrizio E. Ellul at the ’Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


30 March 2007 – 4 November 2007

‘With Holy Swords - The Crusaders: Pilgrims, Warriors, Adventurers’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this International Exhibition organised by the ‘Schallaburg Kulturbetriebsges.m.b.H.’, at the ‘International Exhibition Centre’, ‘Schallaburg Castle’, Schallaburg Austria.


3 April 2007

‘Fr Manwel Magri the Archaeologist’ – Public lecture by Josef mario Briffa SJ, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


3 April 2007

‘Samana Santa traditions in Spain’ – Public lecture by Chiara Felice organised by Heritage Malta and the Spanish Maltese Cultural Centre on the occasion of the exhibition 'Ecce Mater Tua, Ecce Filius Tuus : Good Friday Costume in Spain and Malta' at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa (18.30 hrs.)


4 April 2007

‘Good Friday Traditions in Vittoriosa during the Knights Period’ – Public lecture by Lino Bugeja organised by Heritage Malta and the Spanish Maltese Cultural Centre on the occasion of the exhibition 'Ecce Mater Tua, Ecce Filius Tuus : Good Friday Costume in Spain and Malta' at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa (18.30 hrs.)


13 April

Emvin Cremona and the rise of modern sensibilities in Maltese sacred art – Public lecture by Mark Sagona organized by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo, at the Conference Hall, Ministry for Gozo, St Francis Square, Victoria, Gozo (19:00 hrs).


14 April 2007 – 20 May 2007

‘Moods’ – An exhibition of paintings by Keith Balzan at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 - 16.00 hrs, Sunday from 10.00 - 12.00 hrs.


15 April 2007

Discovering our Natural Treasures Heritage Trail – Heritage Trail organised by Heritage Malta, focusing on local geology, ecology and flora. Visiting Dingli Cliffs, Buskett Gardens and the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina (Time: 14.00 - 17.30 hrs). Tickets at Lm5.00 each. Pre-booking essential. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312 (limited ticket available).


19 April 2007

‘The Socio-Political setting for an architecture of Baroque Triumphalism’ – Public lecture by Prof Mario Buhagiar, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


21 April 2007 – 15 May 2007

‘ARTworks’ – An exhibition of paintings by Alfred Camilleri at the ’Contempoary Hall ’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


2 May 2007

‘In the Name of the Cross’ – Public lecture by Sandro Debono, Senior Curator Ethnography, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


3 May 2007 – 21 May 2007

'Eloise Halberd, Valletta (1940-2006)’ – An exhibition of paintings by Madeleine Gera at the ’Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


4 May 2007 - 17 June 2007

‘The Temples: Structures and Stones - An exhibition of high contrast monotone prints by Gordon Weston, at the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 19.00 hrs (last admission at 18.30 hrs).


4 May 2007

'Ciro’ – A meeting with Italian artist Roberto Cipollone, internationally known as Ciro, at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.00 hrs Free Entrance). Ciro will be talking about his art and his philosophy behind it. Ciro has exhibited his art extensively in various international exhibitions. His art can be viewed on www.labottegadiciro.it


5 May 2007

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


6 May 2007

Lives and Times of Maltese Seafarers – A half day seminar organised by the 'Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum' in conjunction with the Mediterranean Institute of the University of Malta and the support of Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (09.15 hrs). Free Entrance.


6 May 2007

The Duties of Maltese Seafarers in the Order of St John's Men-of-War in the 18th Century – Public Lecture by Dr Joseph Grima as part of the half day seminar 'Lives and Times of Maltese Seafarers' organised by the 'Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum' in conjunction with the Mediterranean Institute of the University of Malta and the support of Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (09.15 hrs). Free Entrance.


6 May 2007

A Bloody War and a Sickly Season: Malta, the Maltese and the Royal Navy– Public Lecture by Mario Ellul as part of the half day seminar 'Lives and Times of Maltese Seafarers' organised by the 'Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum' in conjunction with the Mediterranean Institute of the University of Malta and the support of Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (09.15 hrs). Free Entrance.


6 May 2007

Servants of Empire: The Maltese in the Royal Navy – Public Lecture by Dr Carmel Vassallo as part of the half day seminar 'Lives and Times of Maltese Seafarers' organised by the 'Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum' in conjunction with the Mediterranean Institute of the University of Malta and the support of Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (09.15 hrs). Free Entrance.


6 May 2007

Maritime Islanders – Public Lecture by Victor Wickman as part of the half day seminar 'Lives and Times of Maltese Seafarers' organised by the 'Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum' in conjunction with the Mediterranean Institute of the University of Malta and the support of Heritage Malta, at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa (09.15 hrs). Free Entrance.


9 May 2007

‘The Age of Caravaggio’ – Public lecture by Dr Sergio Benedetti, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta (19.00 hrs.) Admission is Free but priority seating will be given to ticket holders. Complimentary tickets can be obtained from the National Museum of Fine Arts and Heritage Malta Head Office.


12 May 2007– 12 June 2007

‘Luigi Maria Ugolini: An Italian Archaeologist in Malta’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta and the ‘Soprintendenza al Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico “Luigi Pigorini”, at the Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico "Luigi Pigorini", Rome Italy on the occasion of the ‘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’.


16 May 2007

‘The Metamorphosis of the Gran Castello: The Transformation of a Fortified Town into a Cultural Attraction’ – Public lecture by Godwin Vella, Manager Gozo Sites, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


16 May 2007 – 12 June 2007

“->” – An exhibition of drawings (1999-2006) by Caeser Attard at the ’Contempoary Hall ’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


17 May 2007 – 29 July 2007

‘Europe, Russia, Europe’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this international exhibition organised by the 'State Museum and Exhibition Centre ROSIZO' on the occasion of the Moscow Summit for EU Member States, at the ’State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russian Federation.


17 May 2007 – 20 May 2007

‘The Preti Drawings’ – An exhibition of drawings by Mattia Preti from the National Collection, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo on the occasion of the 'Notte Gozitana', at ’The Banca Giuratale’, Independence Square, Rabat Gozo. Free Entrance.


20 May 2007

‘International Museum Day, Temples Guided Tours’ – On the occasion of the 'International Museum Day 2007', Heritage Malta is organising guided tours at 11.00, 14.00 and 15.00 hrs at Hagar Qim Temples - Qrendi, Mnajdra Temples - Qrendi, Ggantija Temples - Xaghra Gozo and Tarxien Temples - Tarxien. Admission to these Temples for individual visitors is at half price and Free Entrance for children under 12 years.


24 May 2007 - 31 August 2007

‘Caravaggio in Salt' – An exhibition of salt works produced by members of the Malta Police Force depicting some of Caravaggio's works. Organised by Heritage Malta and the Malta Police Force to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio's stay in Malta, at the Inquisitor's Palace , Vittoriosa. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


26 May 2007 – 19 June 2007

'Battle of Angels’ – An exhibition of paintings by Tonio Mallia at the ’Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


28 May 2007 – 1 July 2007

‘A Cross-Section of my Art Life’ – An exhibition of watercolours by Mary Clare Albanozzo at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open from 8.00 - 16.00 hrs.


29 May 2007

‘Are we preserving our textiles as part of our heritage?’ – Public lecture by Jill Camilleri, organised by Heritage Malta and sponsored by ‘The Farsons Foundation' at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.)


1 June 2007– 21 June 2007

‘Gozo in Fantasy’ – Exhibition of paintings by Anastasia Poneatovscaia, at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel.


3 June 2007

‘World Environment Day' – Half Price Admission for all adults at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina and Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, Birzebbuga, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the 'World Environment Day'. Free entrance for persons under 16 years. Open from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


15 June 2007 - 18 November 2007

‘Voyage & Voir: Travellers of the Grand Tour' – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta and the Comune Palazzolo Acreide as part of EU programme Interreg IIIA Italia – Malta, at the St Angelo Hall, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


20 June 2007

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 witness the Summer Solstice Temple Phenomenon at one of these sites and will have a guided tour of the other temple and visit the ‘Tarxien’ Temples, Tarxien. The Temples Heritage Trail includes Breakfast and Transport. Pre-booking essential. Tickets at Lm7.00 (€ 16.31) each. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312 (limited tickets available).


21 June 2007

Summer Solstice – Special opening to witness the Summer Solstice Phenomenon organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Mnajdra' Temples, Qrendi (40 persons) and ‘Hagar Qim’ Temples, Qrendi (10 persons). Pre-booking essential. Tickets: Lm5.00 each. Heritage Malta members Lm2.50. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312 (limited tickets available).


22 June 2007

‘Fr Emmanuel Magri SJ: Jesuit, Ethnographer, Archaeologist’ – Public lecture by Josef Mario Briffa SJ, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the exhibition 'Fr Emmanuel Magri SJ: Jesuit, Ethnographer, Archaeologist' at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa (18.30 hrs.) Admission is Free but tickets must be obtained from the Inquistor's Palace, Vittoriosa and Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.


22 June 2007

Summer Solstice – Special opening to witness the Summer Solstice Phenomenon organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Mnajdra' Temples, Qrendi (40 persons) and ‘Hagar Qim’ Temples, Qrendi (10 persons) including a talk on the planned project for these two temples. Pre-booking essential. Tickets: Lm5.00 each. Heritage Malta members Lm2.50. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312 (limited tickets available).

22 June 2007- 29 February 2008

World Heritage: Humanity's Gift to the Future - An exhibition produced by UNESCO and organised by Heritage Malta being shown as part of the Public Information and Consultation Campaign on the Management Plans for the Megalithic Temples of Malta. At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 19.00 hrs (last admission at 18.30 hrs).

23 June 2007

A Tribute to a Master: Claire Baluci in Concert – Organ recital concert organised by Heritage Malta to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio's stay in Malta, at Bighi. Tickets from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312.


2 July 2007– 30 September 2007

‘The David Elyan Donation of School Print Lithographs’ – Exhibition organised by Heritage Malta, at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel.


6 July 2007 – 26 August 2007

‘Tila’ – A collective exhibition of paintings and sculpture by various artists at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open from 8.00 - 16.00 hrs.


19 July 2007 – 4 September 2007

“Le Valentin” – Exhibition of the painting 'Judith and Holofernes' by Le Valentin de Boulogne which was recently restored by Heritage Malta's Conservation Division. Organised by Heritage Malta to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio's stay in Malta, at the ’Contempoary Hall ’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


27 July 2007- 30 December 2007

Malta's Mediterranean Trilogy: Bread, Oil and Wine - An exhibition organised by Heritage Malta as part of the EU programme Trimed. At the Ta' Kola Windmill, Xaghra Gozo. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (last admission at 16.30 hrs).

11 August 2007 - 30 November 2007

‘Antonio Sciortino in Gozo' – An exhibition of sculptures from the National Collection by Antonio Sciortino, organised by Heritage Malta and the Gozo Cultural Council on the 60th Anniversary of the death of the artist at the 'Exhibition Hall' Ministry for Gozo, Victoria Gozo. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.30 - 12.30 hrs and on Saturday and Sundays from 9.00 - 12.00 hrs.


31 August 2007 – 30 September 2007

‘Contemporary Art’ – An exhibition of paintings by Matthew Kassar at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 - 16.00 hrs.


7 September 2007

Gran Castello Experience Heritage Trail – Heritage Trail organised by Heritage Malta touring the Citadel in Gozo. Pre-booking essential. Booking from Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office Tel. 21564188 or Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312. Tickets at Lm5.00 (€ 11.65) each. Limited tickets available.


7 September 2007 – 19 September 2007

'Malta Remembers’ – An exhibition in two different sites organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the 'Victory Day': coins and maps of the Great Siege period at the ’Palace State Rooms’, Valletta and the original George Cross Medal at the ’National War Museum’, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


7 September 2007 – 23 September 2007

‘Limestone Perceptions’ – An exhibition of paintings by Joseph J. Soler at the ’Inner Courtyard’ National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. Free Entrance.


7 September 2007 – 2 October 2007

'Bodies’ – An exhibition of drawings by Jesmond Vassallo, Gilbert Calleja and Robert Zahra at the ’Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


8 September 2007

‘Victory Day Commemorations' – Half Price Admission for all adults at the National War Museum, Valletta and Palace Armoury, Valletta, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the 'Victory Day'. Free entrance for persons under 16 years. Open from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


15 September 2007

The Caravaggio Heritage Trail – Heritage Trail visiting the St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta and the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Organised by Heritage Malta to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio's stay in Malta. Time 9.00 - 13.00 hrs. Pre-booking essential. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312. Tickets at Lm5.00 (€ 11.65) each. Limited tickets available.


22 September 2007 - 23 September 2007

Autumn Equinox – Special opening to witness the Autumn Equinox Phenomenon, organised by Heritage Malta, at the ‘Mnajdra Temples’, Qrendi (6.00 hrs at Hagar Qim Temples Gate). Pre-booking essential. Tickets: Lm5.00 (€ 11.65) each. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312.


27 September 2007

‘World Tourism Day' – Half Price Admission to selected Heritage Malta Museums and Sites organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the 'World Tourism Day'. Free entrance for persons under 16 years. Open from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


30 September 2007 - 2 December 2007

‘Caravaggio: l'Immagine del Divino, Esperjenza ta' Darba - A Unique experience’ – An exhibition of original masterpieces of Caravaggio, organised by Heritage Malta and Romartificio Eventi d'Arte, with the collaboration of the Government of Malta, Renaissance Productions Ltd and Soprintendenza Speciale per il Polo Museale Romano, with the active sponsorship of the National Lotteries Good Causes Fund, Malta Tourism Authority, HSBC (Malta) plc and Air Malta, with the support of the Malta Financial Services Authority, GO, Borza ta' Malta and Alarm Tech. At the 'Salon', National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 19.00 hrs (last admission at 18.30 hrs).


1 October 2007 – 7 December 2007

‘Fr Emmanuel Magri SJ: Jesuit, Ethnographer, Archaeologist and his relation with Gozo’ – An exhibition about one of the pioneers of Maltese museums organised by Heritage Malta and the Maltese Jesuit Province on the centenary of his death, at the Heritage Malta Gozo Area Exhibition Hall, The Citadel. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 - 17.00 hrs. Free Admission.

2 October 2007

‘Le Valentin’ – Public lecture by Antonio Espinosa Rodriguez, organised by Heritage Malta at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta (18.30 hrs.) Free Entrance.


3 October 2007 – 20 January 2008

‘The Grand Atelier: Pathways of Art in Europe (V - XVIII Centuries)’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this International Exhibition organised by Europalia International on the occasion of the Europalia Festival, at the ‘Palais des Beaux Arts’, Brussels Belgium.

5 October 2007 – 26 October 2007

'The Cave of Centaurs’ – An exhibition of paintings by Anthony Catania at the ’Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


5 October 2007 – 4 November 2007

‘Etcetera, perche la minesstra si fredda’ – An exhibition of paintings by Franco Navarro at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 - 16.00 hrs.


6 October 2007 – 3 November 2007

‘Maltese Abstract Paintings from the National Collection’ – An exhibition of abstract paintings by various Maltese artists from the Reserve Collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts. Organised by Heritage Malta and the Ministry for Tourism and Culture on the occasion of the 2007 Notte Bianca at the ’Ministry for Tourism and Culture’, Auberge d'Italia, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.30 - 19.00 hrs, Saturday from 9.00 - 13.00 hrs.


8 October 2007 – 11 October 2007

‘International Congress of Maritime Museum’ – An international conference organised by Heritage Malta at the ’Mediterranean Conference Centre’ Valletta, 'Malta Maritime Museum' Vittoriosa and 'Inquisitor's Palace' Vittoriosa.


11 October 2007 – 16 December 2007

‘Caravaggio and Paintings of Realism in Malta ’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this Exhibition organised by the ‘St John's Co-Cathedral Foundation’, at the ‘St John's Co-Cathedral Annex’, Valletta.


14 October 2007

‘Caravaggio Educational Workshop’ – The first in the series of educational workshops connected to the 'Caravaggio: l'Immagine del Divino' exhibition. The invited guest speaker interacts with the young audience through animated story telling whilst visiting the different paintings associated to the particular theme of the day. Event organised by Heritage Malta at the ’National Museum of Archaeology’, Valletta. Event starts at 14.00 till 16.00 hrs.

15 October 2007 – 6 January 2008

‘Threads of Splendor: Tapestry in the Baroque’ – Participation by Heritage Malta in this International Exhibition organised by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at the ‘Metropolitan Museum of Art’, New York USA.

16 October 2007

‘Emvin Cremona and the Rise of Modern Sensibilities in Maltese Sacred Art’ – Public lecture by Mark Sagona, organised by Heritage Malta at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.) Free Entrance.


19 October 2007 – 21 October 2007

‘Caravaggio: L-Inkjesta’ – A play by Prof. Joe Friggieri presented by Heritage Malta at the ’Manoel Theatre’, Valletta. Booking from 'Teatru Manoel' or bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt


28 October 2007

‘Caravaggio Educational Workshop: Re-interpreting Caravaggio’ – The second in the series of educational workshops connected to the 'Caravaggio: l'Immagine del Divino' exhibition. The guest speaker will lecture the young audience on Caravaggio’s techniques. A practical workshop will follow in which children are invited to draw pictures based on the techniques taught. Event organised by Heritage Malta at the ’National Museum of Archaeology’, Valletta. Event starts at 10.30 till 12.30 hrs.


28 October 2007

Il-Hadd ma' Heritage Malta: Birgu – Every last Sunday of the month Heritage Malta is focusing on a particular area and specific Heritage Malta sites are open to the general public for a minimal fee and specialized events conducted for this special occasion. This month’s activity is in Vittoriosa and involves the Inquisitor’s Palace and the Malta Maritime Musuem. Besides visiting the mentioned sites, the public can participate in the historical interpretation at the Inquisitor’s Palace (L-Inkwizitur Papa) and visit the 'Voyage and Voir' exhibition at the Malta Maritime Museum. All this for the exclusive price of Lm3 (€6.99) for Adults and free entrance for children under 16 years of age. Open from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


28 October 2007

L-Inkwizitur Papa – Historical interpretation at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa as part of the 'Il-Hadd ma' Heritage Malta: Birgu'. The Inquisitor Fabio Chigi and other characters will come to life in order to explain Malta’s Inquisition, Chigi’s background and his Papacy, and the history of the Inquisitor’s Palace. Organised by Heritage Malta. Pre-booking essential. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312. Limited tickets available.


30 October 2007

‘Ambientazioni e Identitá pittoriche del Caravaggio nella Produzione Artistica Maltese’ – Public lecture in Italian language by Prof. Paolo Giansiracusa (Universitá degli Studi e all’ Accademia di Belle Arti di Catania), organised by Heritage Malta at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.) Free Entrance.

 

2 November 2007 – 2 December 2007

'a white chapel for a white dance’ – An exhibition of paintings by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci at the ’Contemporary Hall’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


11 November 2007

The British in Malta Heritage Trail – Heritage Trail visiting Fort Madliena, the Victoria Lines and the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. Organised by Heritage Malta. Pre-booking essential. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312 at Lm5.36 (12.50 Euros). Limited tickets available.


11 November 2007

‘Caravaggio Educational Workshop: Caravaggio’s Chiaroscuro’ – The third in the series of educational workshop connected to the 'Caravaggio: l'Immagine del Divino' exhibition. The invited guest speaker will lecture the young audience on Caravaggio’s Chiaroscuro techniques. A practical workshop will follow in which children are invited to explore and express Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro techniques and qualities. Event organised by Heritage Malta at the ’National Museum of Archaeology’, Valletta. Event starts at 10.30 till 12.30 hrs.


12 November 2007 – 23 November 2007

‘It’s Fashion, It’s Art, It’s Maria’ – A photographic exhibition of Maria Fleri Soler’s 35 years fashion dossier at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.30 - 16.00 hrs.


13 November 2007

‘The Maltese and the Vatican Archives on Caravaggio in Malta’ – Public lecture by Mons. John Azzopardi, organised by Heritage Malta at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.) Free Entrance.


24 November 2007

‘The World Under One Roof: The extraordinary task of the British Museum’ – Public lecture by Neil Mac Gregor (Director British Museum), organised by Heritage Malta and the British High Commission at the 'St Angelo Hall', Malta Maritime Museum , Vittoriosa (11.00 hrs.) Free Entrance.


25 November 2007

Il-Hadd ma' Heritage Malta: Valletta– Heritage Malta’s monthly event focusing on a particular location. with Heritage Malta's sites open to the general public for a minimal fee and specialized events conducted for this special occasion. This month’s activity focuses Valletta and involves the Grand Master’s Palace (Armoury and State Rooms), the National Museum of Archaeology and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Besides visiting the mentioned sites, the public can participate in the historical re-enactment at the GM Palace, visit the Caravaggio exhibition (l’Immagine del’ Divino) and take part in the number of activities organized for this exhibition including Guided Tours for Adults and Children, Workbook Practical sessions and Story telling activity for children. All this for the exclusive price of Lm2.50 (€5.82) for Adults and Lm1 (€2.33) for children under 16 years of age. Open from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).


25 November 2007

‘Caravaggio Educational Workshop’ – The last in the series of educational workshops connected to the 'Caravaggio: l'Immagine del Divino' exhibition. The invited guest interacts with the young audience through animated story telling whilst visiting the different paintings associated to the particular theme of the day. Event organised by Heritage Malta at the ’National Museum of Archaeology’, Valletta. Event starts at 14.00 till 16.00 hrs.

30 November 2007 – 6 January 2007

‘Transcendence: materia, colori e rilievi’ – An exhibition of paintings by Anthony P. Vella at ’Heritage Malta Head Office’, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 8.30 - 16.00 hrs.

5 December 2007 – 22 January 2008

'Roots of an Island’ – An exhibition of paintings by Christopher Saliba at the ’Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).

6 December 2007 – 13 January 2008

'Miniature Nativity Scenes: A Multicultural Christmas ’ – An exhibition of unique nativity scenes from the five continents at the Inquisitor's Palace , Vittoriosa. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs) at 4.66 Euros (Lm2).

11 December 2007

‘Heritage is Malta’s main asset. Do we treat it as such?’ – Public lecture by Dr Ray Bondin, organised by Heritage Malta at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta (18.30 hrs.) Free Entrance.

12 December 2006

‘Annual General Meeting’ – Organised by the ‘Friends of the Malta Maritime Museum’, at the ‘St Angelo Hall’, Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. (18.30 hrs.) Free Entrance.


15 December 2007

Nativity in Art Heritage Trail – Heritage Trail visiting the National Museum of Fine Arts, Exhibition of Cribs and other locations connected to this theme. Organised by Heritage Malta. Pre-booking essential. Booking from Heritage Malta Head Office Tel. 22954312 at 12.50 Euros (Lm5.36). Limited tickets available.

15 December 2007 – 4 January 2008

‘American Prints’ – An exhibition of prints donated by Mr Martin Karlin from USA at the ’Contemporary Room', National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).

 

 

 

 

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