The Esplora Interactive Science Centre, Kalkara has been selected by the European Commission as one of the emblematic projects for the 30th anniversary of Cohesion Policy.

Esplora will feature in an exhibition tp be held by the Commission in Brussels together with other member states.

Esplora opened its doors to the public in October 2016. This project was the first of its kind in Malta, led by the Malta Council for Science and Technology.

“We are very proud of the recognition that has been given to the years of dedication and hard work that went into making Esplora one of the foremost Interactive Science Centres in Europe and a leading visitor attraction in our country. I would like to personally thank our government for all the support given to us and each and every one of my team members, past and present. I feel honoured to be part of this great group of outstanding and committed individuals.”

The renovation of a historic building which was in an imminent state of collapse into Esplora Interactive Science Centre took almost three years to complete and cost around €26 million.

€14.5 million of the funds came from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), under Operational Programme I, Cohesion Policy 2007-2013: Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life, Priority Axis I - Enhancing Knowledge and Innovation.

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