The Malta Maritime Museum
‘Let us do this good task for the glory of our country, a task which I am afraid shall be my last one for I shall be facing a greater risk than anyone else, since everybody was afraid to do what I am going to do. But I am not faint of heart and shall give my life quite happily for the success of our plans.’
Dun Mikiel Xerri, 6th January 1799
Visiting the museum
VISITING THE MUSEUM Embark on a captivating journey through time at the Malta Maritime Museum’s groundbreaking exhibition, “An Island at the Crossroads.” Celebrating the completion
Meet the Curator
The Restoration Project
The first phase of major restoration and civil works carried out at the ex-Naval Bakery was indeed a critical achievement for Heritage Malta’s project for
THE FUTURE?
Still at the crossroads, as the European Union’s southernmost frontier in the Central Mediterranean, Malta
TOURISM AND LEISURE
In medieval times, travelling was either limited to the wealthy classes, or done for religious
WE’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOAT! – FISHING IN MALTA
Coastal resources have been used by mankind globally as means of economic and social development
1979: THE END OF AN ERA
The year 1979 is an important milestone in Maltese history when Britain’s military connection to
THE SECOND WORLD WAR
During the Second World War, Malta played a vital role in the Battle for the
THE ADMIRALTY DOCKYARD – THE INDUSTRIAL AGE
During the Industrial Revolution, the Royal Navy invested in Malta, building an Admiralty Dockyard and
GOLDEN AGE OF SAIL – SHIPBUILDING IN MALTA
The 19th century was the pinnacle of Maltese shipbuilding, building vessels to import material such
PATRIA LIBERATA – THE FRENCH BLOCKADE
With war in Europe spreading like wildfire, France became embroiled in a war across the
FOREIGN > LOVE AFFAIRS
By the summer of 1798, Britain and France were locked in an epic struggle which
LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ – THE FRENCH IN MALTA
Malta in 1798 went into shock. The once overlords of the island principality were overrun
PRINCIPALITY BY CORSAIRS FOR CORSAIRS
Prior to the arrival of the Order of St John in 1530, many Maltese noblemen
LEPANTO: A FINAL CLASH?
The Holy League of 1571 was not the first to band Christian forces against the
POMP, WAR AND CEREMONY
The rambata, a distinctive feature of Mediterranean galleys between the 16th and 18th centuries, represented
1565 – THE GREAT SIEGE
An island at a crossroads will eventually become involved in major conflict, and in the
SUSTAINABILITY, RECYCLING AND THE ECONOMY
The limited locally available resources of the Maltese Islands, and their huge dependency on Sicily,
ST PAUL: FATHER OF THE MALTESE NATION?
When a Moorish army broke the siege of Mdina for winter in September 1429, the
Navigation
The Mediterranean expanse, which in antiquity was defined as “The Great Sea”, has for centuries
Clean Oceans Initiative
Educational Porgramme
Front end for schools to book the free transport to visit themuseum for clean oceans and the exhibition, resurces for teachers etc
International Hybrid conference
Registration fo r the international Hybrid conference – includeing keynote speakers, programme etc
Clean Oceans and their effects on Cultural heritage
How digitisation is being used to fight the negative impact of climate change, plution, human impact on underwater cultural heritage