Extended Opening Hours at the National Museum of Archaeology till the end of October.

Heritage Malta has decided to extend the current opening hours at the National Museum of Archaeology in Republic Street, Valletta till October 31, 2006.

As part of a pilot project introduced by the national agency in early August, the opening hours at the National Museum of Archaeology were extended till 7pm from Monday to Sunday.

During August, more than 1000 individuals visited the National Museum of Archaeology between 4.30pm and 7pm.

Following this encouraging response by visitors, Heritage Malta has decided to extended this scheme till the end of October to provide visitors to the capital the possibility of visiting one of Malta's most important museums after 5pm.

The National Museum of Archaeology houses some of the most important artefacts of Malta's prehistory including the Sleeping Lady. A museum shop, one of several outlets which have been opened recently at Heritage Malta sites and museums is situated on the left hand side of the lower floor of the museum.

Fuente: di-ve.com