Malta Maritime Museum
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The Malta Maritime Museum is found in Birgu. The aim of this museum is to highlight the maritime heritage of the Maltese Islands.
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[edit] Building
The Museum is housed in the former British Naval Bakery which was designed by William Scamp in the 1840s. Originally the site was the Galley Arsenal.
[edit] Contents
The contents are varied and include the following;
Roman anchor;
Paintings of Naval Battles at the times of the Knights of St. John;
Cannons;
Presentation on the Royal Navy in Malta;
Bust of Queen Victoria.
[edit] Visiting
The museum opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00.
