Heritage Malta’s Student Summer Programme returns from June 29 to September 14 with 24 activities across Malta and Gozo, inviting children and teenagers aged six to 14 to turn the school holidays into an unforgettable adventure through the Maltese islands’ rich heritage.
Created to combine learning with fun, the programme offers young participants and their families hands-on experiences at museums and heritage sites, designed to open portals into history, art, culture and science beyond the classroom.
Young artists can explore egg tempera painting, intaglio printmaking and photography at MUŻA – The National Community Art Museum, discover the symbolism in the portraits of Malta’s past leaders at the Grand Master’s Palace, and learn about coats of arms at Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum.
History and archaeology enthusiasts can delve into prehistoric seafaring at Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, examine artefacts recovered from beneath the waves at the Fortress Builders Interpretation Centre, enjoy pirate tales and spooky stories at Fort St Angelo, and learn about bones and skeletons with an osteologist at St Paul’s Catacombs. At Ġgantija Archaeological Park in Gozo, participants will discover how pottery was made long before the invention of the pottery wheel.
Other activities include a World War II code-breaking mission and Museum Bingo at Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum. At the Inquisitor’s Palace, participants can explore traditional Maltese foods, discover how frozen treats were prepared before modern refrigeration, and try sewing techniques inspired by historical fashion.
Budding scientists can investigate some of the ocean’s most unusual inhabitants – from jellyfish and lionfish to seasnails – at the National Museum of Natural History, where they can also enjoy the temporary exhibition Nature in Maltese Folklore, extended until July 19 due to popular demand. At Għar Dalam Cave and Museum they can discover how tiny seeds grow into mighty trees.
Speaking during the launch of the Student Summer Programme 2026, Heritage Malta’s CEO Noel Zammit, explained: “The programme conveys our country’s heritage as a lived experience, and our museums and sites as welcoming spaces where families can spend quality time together. With these activities, the agency aims to foster creativity, curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper appreciation of Malta’s heritage in the upcoming generations.”
The programme is open to all holders of a Heritage Malta Student Passport, which can be obtained for free from all schools across Malta and Gozo. Tickets, which include entry for one accompanying adult per child, can be purchased online here or from any Heritage Malta site. Early booking is recommended, as places are limited.
