Il-Ħaġar | Heart of Gozo Museum 10th Anniversary

Il-Ħaġar | Heart of Gozo Museum in Victoria’s Pjazza San Ġorġ was officially inaugurated on 23 February 2013 and so a weekend of exciting events has been prepared.

• On Thursday 23 February the museum is hosting a Harpsichord and Violin Recital by Joanne Camilleri and Jacob Portelli at 7.30 pm.
• The 5th Joseph Vella Memorial Lecture will be held on Friday at 7.30 pm: Mgr Dr. Joseph Farrugia MOM will be speaking about the Philosophers of Ġgantija. Immediately after (at 8.30) an exhibition will be inaugurated in the Mro Vella Archive.
• Saturday 25 begins at 11 am with a hands-on workshop by Victor Agius and Rachel Galea for children: obviously booking is essential (on events@heartofgozo.org.mt). The day concludes with an acapella concert of Professor Vella’s works by the Laudate Pueri Choir in Saint George’s Basilica at 8 pm.
• Sunday 26 February offers 11 am thanksgiving Mass at St George’s celebrated by Mgr Farrugia and with the participation of the Laudate Pueri. A celebratory luncheon (for which booking is of course required) will be held at Ta’ Frenċ at 12.30.

Additionally, Il-Ħaġar continues with its special exhibition over all levels featuring Donations and Bequests. The normal opening hours seven days a week are 9 am to 5 pm. There is no entrance fee though obviously donations are gratefully accepted.

Tours around all the halls can be organized: just write to info@heartofgozo.org.mt.