Diagnostic Science Laboratories - Heritage Malta

Diagnostic Science Laboratories - Heritage Malta

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Heritage Malta's Diagnostic Science Laboratories are responsible for scientific analysis in support of cultural heritage artefacts.

Heritage Malta’s Diagnostic Science Laboratories (DSL) are the national laboratories responsible for the application of scientific solutions within the cultural heritage sector. Solutions range from the examination of items to analysing their materials using analytical tools with a team of qualified personnel. The laboratories carry out scientific diagnostics in conservation-restoration and curato

25/04/2026

If you are in Gozo tomorrow, pop over to our stand at Science in the Citadel to delve into the primary application of our lab. That is, revealing secrets held for centuries by materials and at the same time ensuring their guaranteed preservation for the future!

‼️THIS SUNDAY‼️

Science in the Citadel is back — bigger, louder and more exciting than ever!

💥 Explosive demonstrations
🌗 Space discoveries
🧬 Fascinating science zones
🎉 Fun for the whole family

📅 This Sunday 26th April
📍 The Citadel
🕥 10am – 5pm

Are YOU ready for the adventure?

18/04/2026

Come find us tonight at Fort St Angelo for our Museums by Candlelight event 🕯⚛️🔬

Photos from Diagnostic Science Laboratories - Heritage Malta's post 30/01/2026

3 days at Esplora Interactive Science Centre's Kurzita Jiem have come to an end. Always a pleasure inspiring young minds on the importance of science applied to cultural heritage, promoting preservation support and historical research.



The conservation and restoration of a Caracciolo painting 26/01/2026

A fantastic project wrapped up and covered in the Times of Malta by Fiona Vella. This was carried out in tandem with our very own Heritage Malta - Conservation Division paintings conservator-restorers.

The conservation and restoration of a Caracciolo painting 'The Holy Family on their Return from Egypt' is hung on one of the side altars of the Jesuits’ church in Valletta

23/01/2026

✨Inti membru ta’ Heritage Malta?

Idħol wara l-kwinti nhar is-Sibt 21 ta’ Frar, bi żjara esklużiva fil-Laboratorji tax-Xjenza Dijanjostika ta' Heritage Malta, il-Kalkara. Skopri kif ix-xjenza avvanzata qed tikxef l-istejjer moħbija tal-artefatti – mill-oriġini u l-età tagħhom sa kif saru u kif inbidlu maż-żmien.
Din l-attività hija bla ħlas u riservata għall-membri biss, iżda l-biljetti jridu jinqatgħu minn qabel.

🔗Aktar tagħrif u l-biljetti ssibhom hawn: https://heritagemalta.mt/?post_type=events&p=261291

✨Are you a Heritage Malta member?

Step behind the scenes on Saturday 21st February, with an exclusive visit to our Diagnostic Science Laboratories in Kalkara. Discover how cutting-edge science reveals the hidden stories of artefacts – from where they come from and how old they are, to how they were made and changed over time.
This free, members-only event requires pre-booking.

🔗More information and tickets: https://heritagemalta.mt/?post_type=events&p=261291

19/01/2026
24/12/2025

Wishing all our followers and their families a Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Prosperous New Year ✨ from all of us at DSL!

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an exciting year ahead.

23/11/2025

Episode three showcasing this marvel's treatment expertly applied by our colleagues from the Heritage Malta - Conservation Division 🎨

16/11/2025

Episode 2, focussing on the scientific effort executed on this masterpiece.

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Heritage Malta, Triq Marina
Il-Kalkara
KKR1524

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 16:00
Thursday 07:00 - 16:00
Friday 07:00 - 16:00