Malta Museums Open Free to Share Cultural Heritage

If you have ever been to a Malta museum then you would know that the culture and history of the country stretches beyond the reach of even ancient Egypt, but if you haven’t then now is the perfect opportunity. It has been revealed that four of Heritage Malta’s museums of natural history as well as a host of sites have been scheduled to open their doors free of charge to the general public. This is great news for visitors to Malta interested in its diverse cultural history. While the draw of visiting Malta may have broad appeal with the Museum of Fine Arts for the aesthetically inclined, the Malta Museum of Aviation for budding pilots and even the Malta Museum of Archaeology for wannabe Indiana Joneses; one aspect of all this history is that of the longest freestanding structures in the entire world being a part of Malta’s repertoire.

Hagar Qim, Neolithic Temple; Malta by John Haslam

The Four Malta Museums

The four Malta museums opening their doors throughout Valletta and Gozo include the Folklore Museum, the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, the Gozo Nature Museum and the Old Prison. With such a wide variety to suit any taste, mood or goal, there is no excuse not to take a trip out and see the sights and soak in a bit of cultural history. The museums themselves contain many key exhibitions that many will not experience in a lifetime and Heritage Malta has taken the opportunity to offer massively discounted memberships to the visiting public. The memberships entitle visitors to a host of benefits such as discounted visits, newsletters and events specifically hosted for card holders.

Ancient Pre-History

Not many people realise how many years of history is contained upon the island of Malta; museums feature art from centuries ago while megalithic structures dated to pre-history scatter the country. More than a few World Heritage Sites are situated on the island and the four museums that are opening their doors for free are a great start on a journey of discovery. While the island if teeming with underground tunnels and megalithic structures, only speculation can be made about what their purposes were in ancient times and this mystery is part of the appeal to visitors.

Diverse Cultural Background

The history of Malta is contained within their museums with ancient Phoenicians, Biblical figures, knights of the Crusade and even more contemporary World War history all telling an overall tale of the cultural history of the island nation. Mediterranean does translate into Middle Earth and with Malta at the centre of that, it’s no small wonder that so many important cultural and historical features exist there. A Malta museum is a gateway into millennia of history and the open doors of Heritage Malta’s museums begin that journey for many visitors.

Eugene Calvini is a writer addicted to Malta holidays for rest and relaxation; he enjoys sharing the many aspects of Malta so that others may share his experiences.

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