To preserve the collective memory of the Maltese Nation through the preservation and accessibility of all public archives regulated by the National Archives Act
The National Archives of Malta is organising a course led by Prof. John Chircop. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct guided fieldwork within the Memorja project. For more info contact us on [email protected].
26 June 1981. The first consignment of colour television sets arrived in Malta exactly 43 years ago. Till then, the possession of colour tv sets was illegal in Malta. Television Malta started transmitting in colour on July 8. Photo: #NationalArchivesMalta
As from Wednesday 17 January 2024, the Gozo Archive will be extending the opening hours for the public. In addition to the normal hours, the Gozo Archive will be open every Wednesday till 6.00pm. Photo: Mġarr Harbour ca. 1912; PDE by Dr George Azzopardi. #NationalArchivesMalta
Gozo Tragedy Exhibition. On the 75th anniversary (30/10/1948) of the drowning of 23 persons on the Qala coast, the Gozo Archive within the NAM is holding an exhibition of documents, photos, and artefacts associated with the tragedy. See image for more details.
We announce that the Economic Policy Department Records are now open for research. These 2,016 files cover Malta’s economic development during the first 16 years following Independence (up to 1980). They contain a wealth of information for a wide spectrum of research.