Citadel Museums and Sites

Citadel Museums and Sites The Citadel museums and sites are unique individual properties, yet they complement each other with their narratives relating to Gozo's rich history.

The display at the 𝗚𝗼𝘇𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 illustrates the rich material culture of the small island of Gozo from prehistoric times up to the arrival of the Knights of St John. The 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 is a small, yet fascinating, historic site whose origins go back to the time of the Knights. The prison cell walls are covered with authentic graffiti produced by the inmates. The 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼

𝘂𝘀𝗲 is a complex of Late Medieval and Early Modern houses, thus making them the oldest-surviving buildings within the Citadel walls. Visitors can experience how locals lived in bygone times. The 𝗚𝗼𝘇𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 offers displays relating to the natural environment of the island, and includes topics like geology, marine habitats, birds and insects. The four museums are further complemented by the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 which is included in the entry ticket. Here visitors may enjoy audio-visual and immersive experiences focusing on the history of the Gozo Citadel.

🇲🇹 Is-sagħtar jinsab fl-aqwa tiegħu bħalissa! 💜✨Din hija pjanta aromatika tal-Mediterran li niltaqgħu magħha fuq il-blat...
15/06/2026

🇲🇹 Is-sagħtar jinsab fl-aqwa tiegħu bħalissa! 💜✨

Din hija pjanta aromatika tal-Mediterran li niltaqgħu magħha fuq il-blat tax-xagħri, u għalhekk hija reżistenti għan-nixfa. Is-sagħtar huwa wkoll importanti għan-naħal għax jipprovdilhom in-nutrienti kollha li jkollhom bżonn. 🐝

Tistgħu tgawdu varji speċi ta’ pjanti tax-xagħri ġewwa l-ġnien tal-Mużew tan-Natura t’Għawdex, miftuħ b’xejn mit-Tlieta sal-Ħadd! 🌼
🇬🇧 The Mediterranean thyme is in full bloom right now! 💜✨

This aromatic plant is native to the Mediterranean region. It is locally found in rocky garigue habitats and is drought-resistant. This plant is very important for bees as it provides them with their principal nutrients. 🐝

You may enjoy a small garigue-themed garden at the Gozo Nature Museum, open for free between Tuesdays and Sundays! 🌼

🇲🇹 Kull bidu għandu tmiem! 🥹🏛 Dawn huma xi ritratti mill-ewwel kamra ġewwa l-Mużew tal-Arkeoloġija t’Għawdex, li bħaliss...
05/06/2026

🇲🇹 Kull bidu għandu tmiem! 🥹

🏛 Dawn huma xi ritratti mill-ewwel kamra ġewwa l-Mużew tal-Arkeoloġija t’Għawdex, li bħalissa jinsab magħluq. Dawn l-ispazji żaruhom għexieren ta’ eluf ta’ viżitaturi, li huwa ta' sodisfazzjon kbir għalina. Il-wirjiet ta’ Żmien il-Preistorja issa ġew żarmati bi tħejjija għall-Mużew t’Għawdex.

L-istaff kuratorjali u l-konservaturi għaddejjin b’xogħol metikuluż ta’ ippakkjar, biex jassiguraw li kull artifatt jiġi nnumerat kif suppost, hekk kif jibda l-vjaġġ li jmiss! 🖊️🏷️⏳
🇬🇧 Goodbyes are sometimes difficult! 🥹

🏛 Here are some photos of Room 1 of the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, which is currently closed. These spaces have been enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors, which gives us great satisfaction. The prehistory display has now been taken down in preparation for the new Gozo Museum.

Our curatorial and conservation staff are meticulously packing artefacts, making sure they are well-labelled before they move on to their next journey! 🖊️🏷️⏳

🇲🇹 Kylix hija bħal tazza baxxa u wiesgħa li oriġinat fil-Greċja tal-qedem 🍷 Dawn ir-reċipjenti ħafna drabi kienu jkunu m...
28/05/2026

🇲🇹 Kylix hija bħal tazza baxxa u wiesgħa li oriġinat fil-Greċja tal-qedem 🍷 Dawn ir-reċipjenti ħafna drabi kienu jkunu mżejna kemm minn ġewwa kif ukoll minn barra. Fil-kollezzjoni tal-arkeoloġija t’Għawdex wieħed isib ftit eżempji, b’dekorazzjoni ħafna iktar sempliċi. Dawn instabu f’siti Rumani, peress li dan it-tip ta’ reċipjent baqa’ popolari fi Żmien ir-Rumani.

🔎 Dan l-eżempju nstab f’qabar imqatta’ fil-blat, qrib Wied is-Simar ġewwa n-Nadur. Imur lura għat-tieni jew l-ewwel seklu QK u għalhekk għandu ftit iktar minn elfejn sena. Id-dekorazzjoni fuq in-naħa ta’ ġewwa tikkonsisti fi ċrieki sempliċi b’żebgħa ħamranija. L-artifatt għadu kemm għadda minn proċess ta’ tindif u konservazzjoni, bi tħejjija għall-Mużew t’Għawdex. 🏛️
🇬🇧 A kylix is a shallow two-handled drinking vessel originating in ancient Greece 🍷 These vessels were often beautifully decorated on both the interior and exterior. We have a few kylixes in the Gozo archaeological collection, though their decoration is much more modest. These originate from Roman sites, as such vessels continued being used by the Romans.

🔎 This example comes from a rock-cut tomb near Wied is-Simar in Nadur. It dates to the 2nd-1st century BC, making it a little older than 2000 years. The decoration consists of simple concentric bands in red paint. This artefact has recently undergone conservation treatment in preparation for the Gozo Museum. 🏛️

🇲🇹 Illum jiġi ċċelebrat il-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Mużew. Dan huwa appuntament ta’ kull sena, stabbilit mill-Kunsill In...
18/05/2026

🇲🇹 Illum jiġi ċċelebrat il-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Mużew. Dan huwa appuntament ta’ kull sena, stabbilit mill-Kunsill Internazzjonali tal-Mużewijiet (ICOM) u mfakkar mill-mużewijiet madwar id-dinja kollha. 🏛

It-tema ta’ din is-sena “Mużewijiet li jgħaqqdu dinja maqsuma” tgħinna nirriflettu kif dawn l-istituzzjonijiet – bħala ċentri ta’ tagħlim – isiru mezz ta’ għaqda, ftehim u paċi bejn in-nazzjonijiet. 🔍🤝🌏

🕘 Infakkrukom li s-siti u l-mużewijiet fiċ-Ċittadella huma miftuħin mit-Tlieta sal-Ħadd bejn id-09:00 u l-17:00. Il-Mużew tal-Arkeoloġija bħalissa jinsab magħluq bi tħejjija għall-Mużew t’Għawdex.
🇬🇧 Happy International Museum Day! This is a yearly appointment, set by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and celebrated by museum institutions around the world. 🏛

This year’s theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World” helps us reflect how museums – as centres of learning – become agents for connection, understanding and peace among nations. 🔍🤝🌏

🕘 We remind you that the Citadel Museums and Sites are open from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00 hours. The Gozo Museum of Archaeology is currently closed in preparation for the new Gozo Museum.

Science in the Citadel is back! Heritage Malta’s Diagnostic Science Laboratories, the Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit,...
23/04/2026

Science in the Citadel is back!

Heritage Malta’s Diagnostic Science Laboratories, the Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit, and the Technology and Experience Development Unit are proud to be part of this year’s edition! 🔬🥽🎬

Join us this Sunday, 26th April, to explore how science and technology help us unlock, understand, and preserve Malta’s rich heritage through research and innovation. ⚗️💡

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity—see you there!

🇲🇹 Ftit mumenti mill-attività għall-familji, "Minn wara l-kwinti: Kif nieħdu ħsieb il-kollezzjonijiet". 🏺📜🖊️ Il-parteċip...
22/04/2026

🇲🇹 Ftit mumenti mill-attività għall-familji, "Minn wara l-kwinti: Kif nieħdu ħsieb il-kollezzjonijiet". 🏺📜🖊️ Il-parteċipanti wrew ħafna kurżità u entużjażmu – li kien ta’ sodisfazzjon kbir għalina! Grazzi lil kull min ingħaqad magħna. Inħarsu ’l quddiem biex nerġgħu nilqgħukom fil-futur qarib. ✨
🇬🇧 A few moments from our family event, "Behind the Scenes: Caring for Museum Collections". 🏺📜🖊️ Our young participants brought so much curiosity and enthusiasm – it was truly priceless! Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. ✨

🇲🇹 Illum, f’Jum il-Wirt Dinji, ser nitfgħu ħarsa lejn din il-magna tal-għasir tal-ħwejjeġ, li tinsab għall-wiri fil-kamr...
18/04/2026

🇲🇹 Illum, f’Jum il-Wirt Dinji, ser nitfgħu ħarsa lejn din il-magna tal-għasir tal-ħwejjeġ, li tinsab għall-wiri fil-kamra tal-ħasil ġewwa d-Dar Storika tal-Gran Kastell. 🏛️

Dan l-apparat kien essenzjali biex iħaffef u jqassar il-proċess tal-ħasil u t-tnixxif tal-ħwejjeġ, u magna bħal din bdiet tidħol fid-djar fis-seklu dsatax, ħafna qabel daħal l-elettriku. Il-ħwejjeġ maħsula kienu jiġu mgħoddija bejn żewġ rombli kbar li jiddawru bl-idejn biex jitneħħa l-ilma żejjed. B’hekk il-ħwejjeġ setgħu jitnixxfu aktar malajr u l-mogħdija tkun inqas diffiċli. Tista’ kważi timmaġina l-ħsejjes tar-rombli jduru, il-fwieħa tas-sapun, u r-rutina familjari ta’ ġurnata xogħol tad-dar. 👗🧺
🇬🇧 On World Heritage Day we're spotlighting this beautifully-preserved mangle, exhibited in the reconstructed scullery of the Gran Castello Historic House. 🏛️

Once a staple in 19th century households, the traditional laundry mangle was an essential tool for washing day, well before electrical appliances came around. This hand-cranked device was used to press excess water from freshly washed linens and clothes, by feeding the fabric between two heavy rollers before hanging out to dry. Standing beside it, you can almost imagine the steady rhythm of the rollers, the scent of soap, and the familiar routines that connected generations. 👗🧺

🇲🇹 L-attività ta’ dalgħodu kienet tinvolvi elementi ta’ kreattività kif ukoll ftit tagħlim tax-xjenza, grazzi għall-eduk...
06/04/2026

🇲🇹 L-attività ta’ dalgħodu kienet tinvolvi elementi ta’ kreattività kif ukoll ftit tagħlim tax-xjenza, grazzi għall-edukatriċi tagħna! It-tfal tgħallmu dwar annimali differenti li jbidu l-bajd, u diversi forom u kuluri ta’ bajd li wieħed jiltaqa’ magħhom fin-natura. Imbagħad setgħu jiżbgħu u jżejnu l-bajd tagħhom kif jixtiequ. Okkażjoni ħelwa fejn għaqqadna t-tpinġija, il-kurżità u t-tagħlim!🥚🐣🎨
🇬🇧 Today’s egg decorating activity was more than just creative fun – it involved a mini science adventure thanks to our educator! The kids learnt about different egg-laying animals and various shapes and colours of eggs found in nature. Then they designed their own colourful eggs. A perfect mix of art, curiosity and discovery!🥚🐣🎨

Heritage Malta Kids

01/04/2026

🇲🇹 Is-siti u l-mużewijiet kollha ta' Heritage Malta se jkunu magħluqin fil-Ġimgħa l-Kbira, it-3 ta' April.

Filwaqt li nixtiqulkom il-paċi f’qalbkom, f’dan iż-żmien ta' riflessjoni u gratitudni, ninsabu ħerqana biex nerġgħu nilqgħukom fil-ħinijiet tal-ftuħ normali tagħna ✝️

🇬🇧 Kindly note that all Heritage Malta museums and sites will be closed on Good Friday, 3rd April.

Whilst wishing you a heart full of peace, in this time of reflection and gratitude, we look forward to welcoming you again during our regular hours ✝️

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