The National Museum of Archaeology occupies an old knights’ auberge.
A LITTLE HISTORY. A BIG STORY.🏛1571Valletta
History illustration. Check the sources below to explore the evidence.
OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY
Set the scene.
The National Museum of Archaeology is housed in the Auberge de Provence, a building dating to 1571.
Here’s the twist.
The collections are far older than their present home. Prehistoric figurines and early historical objects sit within architecture from the Knights’ period.
Why it still matters.
That contrast is part of the visit: look at the room as well as the display case. The container has a backstory too.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
