it was probably used by the Order's nautical school. Another notable artifact is the largest known Roman anchor in the world, which weighs 4 tons. The collection also includes the figurehead of the Napoleonic-era ship of the line HMS Hibernia. The museum is open every day from 09:00 to 17:00, and it is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Good Friday. See also List of museums in Malta Further reading The Malta Maritime Museum Documents and Artefacts of the French Period at the Malta Maritime Museum References External links Heritage Malta Buildings and structures in Birgu Bakeries of Malta Industrial buildings completed in 1845 Museums established in 1992 Maritime museums Museums in Malta History of the Mediterranean Sites managed by Heritage Malta 1992 establishments in Malta