Baby Jesus museum

The story of the Baby Jesus museum in Birkirkara goes back to when six-year-old Paul Pace was given a statue of Baby Jesus by his grandmother as his father left to work on a navy ship.

As time passed by, Pace started to collect statues of Baby Jesus and, together with his family, in 2010 he opened a museum with 1,500 statues on display.

The statues come in different sizes and are made of various materials, including wax, wood, plaster, terracotta, glass and clay.

The oldest statue dates back to the 18th century. One of the statues belonged to San Ġorġ Preca.

The museum is open all year round by appointment and during the Christmas period.

Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 4.30 to 8pm; Sundays and public holidays from 9am to noon and from 4.30 to 8pm. The museum is found at 17, St Theresa Street, Birkirkara.

For appointments, call 2149 2111 or 7949 2111 or e-mail ilmuzewtalbambini@gmail.com.