Francisco de Goya – Disasters of War
04 Nov 2025 – 18 Jan 2026- 10.00AM – 6.00PM – Grand Master’s Palace, Valletta
The Peninsular War (1808-1814) between France and Spain was a violent convulsion of anarchy, starvation and slaughter with long-lasting catastrophic effects.
To have survived such a war was a remarkable feat in itself but Spanish artist Goya went much further, immortalizing the brutality of that conflict with a series of 80 etchings titled The Disasters of War.
From the 4th of November onwards, Heritage Malta is exhibiting prints of these engravings at the Grand Master’s Palace, thanks to the collaboration of Fundacion MAPFRE as well as MAPFRE Malta and the Bank of Valletta Foundation.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) is considered to be the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
This is the very first time in Malta that an entire exhibition is dedicated to his work.
The Disasters of War series (c.1810-15) is deemed as Goya’s personal reflection on the devastating effects of the war on the people, showing scenes that are raw and unsettling in their depiction of battlefield horror and dehumanization.
With this work, Goya breaks away from a number of painterly traditions.
Indeed, The Disasters of War is the first example in the history of painting where war and its consequences are depicted not as heroic acts, but as the tragedy and barbarism that they truly stand for.
Albeit depicting the war in Spain, Goya’s images could relate to any war – which is what renders this exhibition incredibly powerful and of contemporary relevance.
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Prehistoric Skills and Technologies – World Children’s Day
15 November 2025 – 9AM – 11AM – Borġ in-Nadur, Sqaq In-Nadur, Birżebbuġia, Malta
World Children’s Day – Prehistoric Skills and Technologies
On Saturday 15th November 2025, in celebration of World Children’s Day, Heritage Malta invites families and children to explore the fascinating world of Neolithic and Bronze Age civilizations at Borġ in-Nadur in Birżebbuġa.
Participants will first enjoy a curatorial tour at 09:00, tailored specifically for families. At 10:00, children aged 8–12 can join a special children’s tour.
Throughout the rest of the morning, visitors will have the chance to discover and try their hand at ancient skills: learn how stone tools were made, how wheat was ground into flour, and how pottery was produced. Interactive demonstrations will explore how archaeologists uncover such knowledge, and pose the sobering question: Would you have what it takes to survive in the prehistoric era?
The event is aimed at families and children of all ages and will be held in both Maltese and English. Tickets are available online and at any Heritage Malta museum or site.
Note: Comfortable shoes are recommended and the student passport does not apply for free entry.
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Careers Fair 2025
22 – 23 November 2025 – 10AM – 5PM – Heritage Malta Head Office, 35 Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi, Kalkara,Malta
Discover how your skills and interests can shape the future of heritage at the Heritage Malta Careers Fair, taking place at the agency’s Head Office in Bighi, Kalkara, on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November, from 09:00 to 17:00.
Meet the people behind Malta’s cultural treasures – curators, archaeologists, conservators, scientists, architects, masons, carpenters, and traditional boat builders – and learn how their work keeps our heritage thriving. Find out about the many career paths and volunteering opportunities available within Heritage Malta, and how your creativity, technical ability, or curiosity about the past can make a difference.
Across the weekend, enjoy panel discussions and live demonstrations offering insight into the diverse professions that shape the agency’s operations.
You’ll also be able to browse Heritage Malta publications and merchandise, while enjoying light refreshments and snacks available for purchase throughout the day.
Whether you’re a student exploring future options, a job seeker, or simply someone with an interest in Malta’s heritage, this event offers the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.
The full programme can be viewed here: Careers Fair Programme
The event is free of charge, and no booking is required.
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