Heritage Malta will be taking part in European Night of Museums and on Saturday, the 23rd of May it will be organising several events at the National Museum of Archaeology, the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National War Museum and the Palace Armoury which will be open to the public between 19:00hrs and 24:00hrs. The events will include a Treasure Hunt in all four Valletta museums with prizes for winners.

Guided tours will be organised at 20:00hrs at the National Museum of Archaeology and the National War Museum and at 21:00hrs at the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace Armoury. Hands-on and other educational activities will be taking place at the Museum of Archaeology throughout the event. At the National Museum of Fine Arts, in addition to the works of art, visitors will be able to see people dressed in period costumes who will be walking through the museum as well as have their picture taken while posing in a life-size picture frame. Other activities include historical sword fighting outside the Palace Armoury.

This event will coincide with the European Night of Museums and with International Museums Day organised by the International Council of Museums during which museum events for the public and tourists will be held throughout Europe and the world.

Tickets for this event can be bought at the individual museums as from the 16th of May as well as on the same night. The prices are €12 for a family (up to 5 persons); €6 individual; €5 senior citizen; €5 per person for groups (up to 20 persons). Heritage Malta members can participate in this event free of charge upon presentation of the Heritage Malta card. For further information please contact Mr. Russel Muscat on 22953313 or by sending an email on russel.muscat@gov.mt.

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