Heritage Malta has officially unveiled nine newly restored halls inside the palace – spaces that, until now, had never been open to the public. These newly inaugurated state rooms form part of the Grand Master’s historic summer apartment and significantly enrich the experience at what is already one of the country’s most visited cultural sites.

An official ceremony was held at the Piano Nobile of the palace to mark this major milestone, celebrating the completion of a meticulous and extensive restoration project. Works carried out included the careful conservation of decorated wooden ceilings, frescoes and paintings, richly textured damask and painted wall coverings, as well as historic marble and flagstone flooring.

Among the rooms now accessible are the Drawing Room, Study, Bedroom, and Chapel, once used by the Grand Master himself. Visitors can also explore the Cabinetto di Curiosità, the Conventual Chaplain’s Room, and the Treasury Office, each filled with historical character and stories waiting to be discovered.

Three of the newly opened halls are now home to thematic exhibitions, which take guests through key chapters of the Palace’s colourful past, including the French period, the Order of St Michael and St George, and the building’s more recent role as home to the Maltese Parliament.

Many of these spaces are now furnished with exceptional period pieces and artefacts dating from the 16th to 18th centuries, thanks to a remarkable donation by local collector Mr Paul Zammit, made in honour of his late parents. This generous gift is being hailed as one of the largest and most valuable contributions to Malta’s national collection since the establishment of the Museum’s Administration Committee in 1903.

With these newly accessible halls, the Grand Master’s Palace has become a fully immersive experience, offering visitors an opportunity to spend a few hours getting lost inside Malta’s rich political and cultural heritage.

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