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Preserving the Maltese collective memory through the preservation & accessibility of public archives

To preserve the collective memory of the Maltese Nation through the preservation and accessibility of all public archives regulated by the National Archives Act.

29/10/2026

Tagħrif minn dokument mill-Arkivju ta’ Għawdex pubblikat fl-aħħar ħarġa ta’ Il-Ħajja f’Għawdex.

A document from our Gozo Archive that featured in the latest edition of Il-Ħajja f’Għawdex.

28/10/2026

Iċċelebra magħna l-Jum Dinji tal-Wirt Awdjoviżiv!

Celebrate World Day for Audiovisual Heritage with us!

28/10/2026

Illum jiġi ċċelebrat Jum Għawdex. Bħal-lum 228 sena it-truppi Franċiżi bbażati f’Għawdex ħarġu mill-Kastell ta’ Għawdex u ċedew l-armi lit-truppi Ingliżi. Dan wara li l-Għawdxin mmexxija mill-Arċipriet Saver Cassar qamu kontra l-Franċiżi u bil-għajnuna tal-flotot Ingliżi u Portugiżi rnexxielhom iġielgħuhom iċedu. It-tpinġija turi din il-ġrajja immortaliżżata minn xi ħadd, probabbli ta’ eta żgħira, li ra b’għajnejh din il-ġrajja storika. Turi it-truppi Franċiżi fin-nofs mingħajr armamenti jimmarċjaw mgħassa mill-morini Ingliżi fuq il-lemin, immexxija mill-Kaptan Alexander Ball. L-Għawdxin jidhru mad-dawra tal-pjazza bil-bandiera Franċiża mal-art u bl-armi f’idejhom. Kollezzjoni privata.

Today is Jum Għawdex. 228 years ago, the French Troops based in Gozo exited the Castello and surrendered their arms to the British troops. This happened after the Gozitans led by Archpriest Saverio Cassar, revolted against the French, and with the help of the British and Portuguese fleets forced their surrender. The drawing shows this event, immortalised by someone, probably of a young age, who witnessed this historic event. It shows the French troops in the middle of the Picture, without armaments, marching away led by British marines on the right, captained by Alexander John Ball. The Gozitans surround the square, holding the French colours to the ground and holding arms. Private collection.

27/10/2026

Nhar il-Ġimgħa fl-Arkivju ta’ Għawdex ser issir it-tnedija tal-ktieb ta’ Charles Bezzina dwar it-Tieni Gwerra Dinjija f’Għawdex. Il-ktieb huwa bbażat fuq riċerka u dokumentazzjoni miġbura minn Frank u Charles Bezzina minn diversi sorsi fosthom l-Arkivji Nazzjonali ta’ Malta.

Next Friday, the book by Charles Bezzina about World War II in Gozo will be launched at the Gozo Archive. This book is based on extensive research and documentation compiled by Frank and Charles Bezzina from several sources, amongst which the National Archives of Malta.

26/10/2026

Madwar 90 sena ilu, f’Diċembru 1937 Carmelo Mifsud minn Tas-Sliema rritorna l-liċenza ta’ kuċċier tal-karozzini lill-Pulizija wara 35 sena xogħol. Għalkemm saret riċerka fuq din l-attività ekonomika li kienet b’saħħitha ħafna sa meta kienet megħluba mill-karozzi, dejjem jibqa' jinstab materjal ġdid. Fl-Arkivji Nazzjonali għandna ammont ta’ materjal arkivistiku dwarha. Merħba lil kull min hu interessat jirriċerka.

Nearly 90 years ago, in December 1937, Carmelo Mifsud of Sliema returned his horse-drawn cab driver’s licence to the Police after 35 years of service. While research has been carried out into this economic activity, which remained highly significant until it was overtaken by motor vehicles, fresh records are continuously encountered. All are welcome to come and do research.

23/10/2026

📢 Il-pjattaformi diġitali tagħna reġgħu huma online.
Il-pjattaformi diġitali tal-Arkivji Nazzjonali ta’ Malta reġgħu huma disponibbli wara li ssopendejnihom temporanjament bħala miżura ta’ prekawzjoni għas-sigurtà. Nirringrazzjawkom tal-paċenzja tagħkom u li tifhmuna. Niskużaw ruħna għal kull inkonvenjent li seta’ nqala’ u nħarsu ’l quddiem biex nerġgħu nilqgħukom online.

📢 Our digital platforms are back online.
The National Archives of Malta’s digital platforms are available again following their temporary suspension as a precautionary security measure. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to welcoming you back online.

23/10/2026

Marios Polykarpou u Rafail Evzonas, konservaturi fl-Arkivji tal-Istat ta’ Ċipru kienu magħna għal workshop prattiku ta’ ġimgħa fil-Laboratorju tal-Konservazzjoni tagħna fir-Rabat. Matul din il-ġimgħa, qsamna l-għarfien u l-esperjenza tagħna u ffukajna fuq trattamenti prattiċi ta’ konservazzjoni u fuq il-manifattura ta’ għeluq protettiv għall-preservazzjoni, bil-għan li nħarsu l-materjal arkivistiku għall-futur. Din kienet opportunità siewja għal skambju professjonali, kollaborazzjoni u tagħlim fil-qasam tal-konservazzjoni arkivistika.

We were delighted to welcome Marios Polykarpou and Rafail Evzonas, conservators at the State Archives of Cyprus, at our Conservation Lab in Rabat for a week-long, hands-on workshop. Throughout the week, we shared expertise and focused on practical conservation treatments and the fabrication of preservation enclosures to help safeguard archival materials for the future. This was a valuable opportunity for professional exchange, collaboration and shared learning in the field of archival conservation.

22/10/2026

Uħud mill-pjattaformi diġitali tagħna jinsabu temporanjament mitfija bħala miżura ta’ sigurtà prekawzjonarja. Jiddispjaċina għal kull inkonvenjent u qegħdin nieħdu l-passi meħtieġa sabiex is-servizzi jerġgħu jiġu mixgħula mill-aktar fis possibbli. Napprezzaw li tifhmuna.

Some of our digital platforms are temporarily unavailable as a precautionary security measure. We regret any inconvenience; we are taking the necessary steps to restore services at the earliest opportunity. We appreciate your understanding.

19/10/2026

Ġużè Ruggier: A 19th century Maltese seafaring hero, and product of his time.
Ingħaqdu magħna għal taħdita affaxxinanti fejn il-Prof. Ray Agius, se jesplora l-ħajja u ż-żminijiet ta’ Ġużè Ruggier, baħħar u eroj Malti tas-seklu dsatax. L-istorja tiegħu toffri ħarsa interessanti lejn il-passat marittimu għani ta’ Malta. Abbażi ta’ dokumenti storiċi miżmuma fl-Arkivji Nazzjonali ta’ Malta, it-taħdita se tixħet dawl fuq il-ħajja u l-kisbiet ta’ Ruggier, kif ukoll fuq il-kuntest soċjali u storiku usa’ li sawwar iż-żminijiet tiegħu.
📅 L-Erbgħa, 28 ta’ Ottubru
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Sala 207, iċ-Ċentru tal-Arkeoloġija, l-Università ta’ Malta
Kulħadd huwa mistieden jattendi u jiskopri dan il-kapitlu interessanti fl-istorja marittima ta’ Malta.

Ġużè Ruggier: A 19th century Maltese seafaring hero, and product of his time.
Join us for a fascinating lecture by Prof. Ray Agius exploring the life and times of Ġużè Ruggier, a 19th-century Maltese seafaring hero whose story offers a compelling window into Malta’s rich maritime past. Drawing on historical records held at the National Archives of Malta, the lecture will shed light on Ruggier’s life, achievements and the wider social and historical context that shaped his times.
📅 L-Erbgħa, 28 ta’ Ottubru
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Room 207, Archaeology Centre, University on Malta
All are warmly invited to attend and discover this engaging chapter of Malta’s maritime history.

17/10/2026

Nawguraw lill-kollega tagħna Nicole Pace fil-jum taż-żwieġ tagħha ma’ Emanuel Vella. Awguri Nicole.

We congratulate our colleague Nicole Pace on her wedding with Emanuel Vella. All the best Nicole.

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Triq L-Isptar
Rabat
RBT1043

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Tuesday	08:00 - 14:00
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Thursday	10:00 - 14:00
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Saturday	08:15 - 12:45

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