MUZA - The National Community Art Museum
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Telephone: 23954300
Malta’s brand new visual arts institution and legacy project for Valletta 2018 European Capital of Culture title. In 2018, the project has been flagged by the Guardian as one of 13 must see new European museums and by Architecture Digest as one of 15 noteworthy brand new worldwide museums which opened in 2018. Key works include those by Southern Italian artist Mattia Preti, British 20th century artist Victor Pasmore and Malta’s own top 20th century sculptor Antonio Sciortino.The building is the historic seat of the Italian knights of the Order of St John with a 500 year old history and is in itself a prime historic site, meticulously restored to expose historic layers. Main historic features such as the main staircase have been rebuilt in contemporary material . You can walk into the main courtyard, which is a public space in its own right, to discover the beauty of the building or explore the culinary experience at its bespoke cafeteria and restaurant serving dishes inspired by and branded to complement the collection on display. A tourist information office is also available on site and accessible through the main courtyard.
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MUZA - The National Community Art Museum
Address: Auberge D`Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta