Heritage Malta launches Young Knights educational programme

Heritage Malta has launched a new educational programme called Young Knights, earmarked for primary and secondary school students who visit the Palace Armoury in Valletta.

The aim of a museum visit is not to overwhelm students but to foster thinking skills and promote discussion, Heritage Malta said. Heritage Malta's education section has produced two workbooks as well as a teacher's resource book, meant to provide teachers with useful information related both to the educational methodology within museums and to key historical episodes directly or indirectly linked to the national collection housed at the Palace Armoury.

The workbooks consist of information, tasks and various interpretative materials designed to stimulate critical thinking and creativity, and to generate an appetite for learning within such a historical setting.

To be able to implement these programmes Heritage Malta has also set up an educational area within the armoury where there will be ongoing exhibitions displaying works of art by students, inspired by the Palace Armoury unique collection.

Schools wishing to participate in these educational programmes should book two weeks in advance by calling 2295 4310. On booking, teachers will receive a copy of the teacher's resource book via e-mail.

Entrance to the museum and participation in the educational programme is free.