Shipwrecks as Memory – a case study from Malta by Prof. Timmy Gambin
19 November 2026 – 19:00 – 20:30 – Fort St Elmo, Mediterranean Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for the public lecture ‘Shipwrecks as Memory – A case study from Malta’ by Prof. Timmy Gambin, on the 19th of November at Fort St Elmo from 7:00 pm onwards.
The world’s seas and oceans are replete with shipwrecks, the majority of which date to WWII. Maltese territorial waters are no exception, with both ships and submarines, but the islands’ seabed also contains a large concentration of aircraft from at least four nations.
Whether marked by a large loss of life or possibly no losses at all, each of these sites has a human dimension. Each person involved has a story, and each story must be considered through the variations brought about by oral transmission. A single wrecking event could have been witnessed by several survivors, as well as those who took part in their rescue. Moreover, one must keep in mind the narratives of relatives – both those who never returned and those who survived.
This lecture draws on experiences from Maltese waters, though choices had to be made about which examples to include. We will explore how historical events are informed by material remains and how these remains contribute to narratives for both the living and the dead. Moreover, the lecture will seek to understand what role, if any, shipwrecks play in the memorialisation of events and their human agents.
Tickets are available online at www.heritagemalta.mt/store and at all Heritage Malta museums and sites.
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Tales of Birgu: Tales of Kottonera Guided Walks
19 November 2026 – 17:15: English Language Guiding – Historic Couvre Port, Triq it-8 ta’ Dicembru, Birgu, Birgu, Malta
Discover Birgu’s rich history during a relaxed heritage trail designed specifically for families, being held on the 14th of November 2026.
This guided tour offers an opportunity for parents and children to explore the city’s historic landmarks, providing an engaging experience for participants of all ages. Attendees will receive a copy of the Birgu Heritage Trail booklet, allowing families to continue discovering the city’s highlights at their own pace.
Two tours will take place – one at 4 pm in Maltese and another one in English at 5.15 pm. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and bring their own water.
Tickets (each including admission for one child and one accompanying adult) are available online and from all Heritage Malta museums and sites.
Meeting Point: Historic Couvre Port.
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Fort Delimara: A Military Heritage Weekend
21-22 November 2026 – 9:00 – 16:00 – Fort Delimara, Delimara Road, Marsaxlokk , Malta
Fort Delimara is reopening for another exciting weekend of exploration!
On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November, visitors will have the opportunity to discover one of Malta’s most impressive Victorian fortifications through hourly guided tours taking place from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm. Tours will begin in Maltese and alternate with English throughout the day.
Constructed between 1876 and 1884, the fort formed a key part of the island’s coastal defence network. Featuring remarkable military engineering, a vast parade ground and four original 38-ton Victorian guns, this historic site has a fascinating story to tell.
Tickets are available online HERE and at all Heritage Malta museums and sites.
Guided tour times — Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026
Saturday 21 November 2026
- 9:00 am – Maltese
- 10:00 am – English
- 11:00 am – Members’ Tour
- 12:00 pm – English
- 1:00 pm – Maltese
- 2:00 pm – English – LOW AVAILABILITY
- 3:00 pm – Maltese
- 4:00 pm – English
Sunday 22 November 2026
- 9:00 am – Maltese
- 10:00 am – English – LOW AVAILABILITY
- 11:00 am – Members’ Tour
- 12:00 pm – English – LOW AVAILABILITY
- 1:00 pm – Maltese
- 2:00 pm – English – LOW AVAILABILITY
- 3:00 pm – Maltese – LOW AVAILABILITY
- 4:00 pm – English
Places are limited to 50 participants per tour. Please select your preferred date, time and language when booking.
Members’ tour can be booked here:
No tickets will be available at the door.
Important points:
- Ground levels at the fort vary in certain places. It is very important that visitors wear comfortable shoes.
- The site may prove challenging for wheelchair users, and parts of it may be challenging for people suffering from claustrophobia.
- Animals are not permitted for the tours.
- Visitors will be able to use this space Google Maps adjacent to the fort as a parking lot.
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Living for Eternity – The Ancient Egyptians
21 November 2026 – 16 May 2027 – 9:00 – 17:00 – Auberge de Provence, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
Ancient Egypt remains one of the world’s most recognisable civilisations, known for its pyramids, pharaohs, and hieroglyphs. Yet behind these familiar images lies a complex society shaped by belief, daily life, and powerful ideas about death and the afterlife.
This exhibition invites visitors to look beyond the icons and discover a civilisation that still inspires across the millennia. Set up at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, the exhibition is a result of a collaboration between Heritage Malta and the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, the Netherlands.
Living for Eternity – The Ancient Egyptians runs until 16th May 2027 and admission is included in the National Museum of Archaeology experience.
Admission prices in effect from 21st November 2026 till 16th May 2027:
- Adult: €8
- Youths, Senior Citiziens, Concessions & Students: €6
- Children: €4
- Infants: FREE
- Heritage Malta Members: FREE
- Passport Holders: FREE
The museum opens from Monday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Please check the official opening hours.
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Alien Earth
27 November 2026 – 30 June 2027 – 9:00 – 17:00 – National Museum of Natural History, Pjazza Publju, L-Imdina, Malta
Heritage Malta presents Alien Earth, an exhibition introducing eight remarkable animals found in and around the Maltese Islands, highlighting their amazing ‘superpowers’ and alien-like features. From the shape-shifting octopus to the scorpion that glows under ultraviolet light, discover abilities that seem straight out of science fiction.
Meet a praying mantis with astonishing vision, a chameleon with independently moving eyes, and a moray eel with a second set of jaws hidden inside its throat. Explore how these unusual features help animals hunt, hide, and survive.
Through preserved specimens, images and diagrams, this exhibition invites curious visitors of all ages to look at familiar wildlife in a whole new way.
Alien Earth runs until 30th June 2027 at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. Entry is included in the museum admission ticket. The museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Please check the official opening hours.
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Write like an Egyptian
28 November 2026 – 13:00 – 16:30 – National Museum of Archaeology, Auberge de Provence, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
On Saturday, 28th November, join us at the National Museum of Archaeology for ‘Write like an Egyptian’, an interactive family workshop forming part of Heritage Malta’s Student Passport Programme, where participants will explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian writing.
Parents and children will discover the role of shabti figurines in funerary practices and learn how inscriptions on these objects provide clues about ancient Egyptian beliefs and the afterlife.
The session will start with a guided tour of the exhibition ‘Living for Eternity: The Ancient Egyptians’, followed by a hands-on activity. Participants will explore how signs could represent sounds, words and ideas, and how names could be written using this ancient script.
The workshop concludes with a practical activity in which participants model their own shabti figurine in clay and inscribe it with a representation of their name, inspired by ancient Egyptian examples.
Two sessions will be held, from 13:00 to 14:30 and from 15:00 to 16:30, with a maximum capacity of 15 participants each.
Tickets cost €15 and are available online at Store – Heritage Malta and at all Heritage Malta museums and sites.
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