Natural Science Museum
The Natural Science Museum is a museum located in Victoria, on the island of Gozo, Malta, open to public since 1991. It is housed in a group of houses within the Cittadella, the oldest part of the city. These houses date back to various ages: the older one, which was an inn to 1495, the other to the 17th century.[1][2]
The Natural Science Museum shows collections "relating to the Island’s geology, minerals, marine life, insects, local habitats and ecosystems"[2] as well as national plants (including the Maltese Rock Centaury), human and animal evolution.[2]
During later years, this building was used as an inn for visitors, and is mentioned in Thomas McGill’s “Handbook, or Guide, for Strangers visiting Malta” of 1839,[3] and described as
an excellent house of entertainment offering clean and comfortable beds and reasonably-priced dinners.
During World War II the building served as a shelter for families who sought refuge during aerial bombings.
References
- ↑ "Archaeology Museum". Malta Information Technology Agency. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Heirtage Malta Museums". Heritage Malta official website. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ↑ A hand book, or guide for strangers who visiting Malta. Tonna. p. 144. Retrieved 12 March 2010.