Gozo Museum of Archaeology
Museo de Arqueología de Gozo
Gozo Museum of Archaeology (Triq Bieb I-Imdina, The Citadel, Victoria, Gozo) – located on the neighboring Maltan island of Gozo, Gozo Museum of Archaeology illustrates the cultural history of Gozo from prehistoric times to the early modern period. It relies on themes like burial, religion, art, food and daily life, making use of material from various archaeological sites in Gozo.
The Museum is located immediately behind the original gateway to the Citadel and is housed in a 17th century townhouse which was once the residence of the Bondì family. Subsequently, it fell into disuse and remained long neglected until Sir Harry Luke, Lieutenant Governor of the Maltese Islands, took the initiative to restore it in 1937. In May 1960, Casa Bondì was inaugurated as the first public museum of Gozo hosting artefacts of archaeological and of ethnographic nature. The building came to house the archaeological collection in 1986 as part of a reorganization program of the Gozo museum collection into separate collections housed in separate buildings in the Citadel.
The Classical Period is represented by a number of Phoenician, Punic, and Roman artifacts found on several sites in Gozo and Comino. Artifacts range from those associated with burial to statuary and the decorative arts. The museum visit ends with a display of materials from the Medieval and Early Modern periods, closing with the arrival of the Knights of St John.
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. Admission: €3 (adults 18 years+), €2 (youths/12-17 years; seniors; and students), €1.50 (children ages 6-11), free for those under 6 years.