The Malta Postal Museum, a heritage attraction housed in a restored townhouse in Valletta, is now open to the public. The museum showcases items of postal history within a display of documents and artifacts.
Through the display of objects, narration of stories and interactive experiences the museum seeks to relate the important role played by the post.
Selectively collected and professionally displayed, the objects tell the story of Malta’s experiences of war, governance, trade, love and politics.
The museum was inaugurated by President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, who expressed her pleasure at the far-reaching and comprehensive collection – a collection that places Malta firmly in the centre of early postal activity.
Malta Post chairman Joseph Said explained how Malta’s postal service traces its origins to the 16th century as the country’s strategic location called for an efficient means of communication be it in times of prosperity or decline, peace or war.
The first exhibition includes the artworks of Malta’s foremost stamp designer Emvin Cremona
The museum is supported by EU funding and promises an enjoyable and educational, experience for all the family. The dedicated kids’ area on the upper floor welcomes children to ‘play’ the postman, watch an educational audio visual or design artwork for their own stamps. An engaging programme for schools linked to the educational curriculum is also being developed to welcome schoolchildren of all ages.
For art and culture lovers, the museum holds two galleries which showcase temporary exhibitions. The first exhibition includes the artworks of Malta’s foremost stamp designer Emvin Cremona.
The museum also includes a shop with specifically-designed merchandise, inspired by the rich legacy of the post and the museum’s own collection.
The Malta Postal Museum is located in Archbishop Street, Valletta and is open between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am and 2pm on Saturdays. For more information call 2496 1740 or send an e-mail to info@maltapostalmuseum.com.