Historic Houses: Past, Present & Practice

Talks, Stories and Perspectives From Within the Palace Walls

Inside Palazzo Parisio is a new lecture series exploring the many layers of life, history and creativity that shape one of Malta’s most remarkable historic houses. From architecture and design to art, museums, marketing and family heritage, each talk offers a deeper look into what it means to live, curate and share a palace in the modern world.

Lectures take place on Tuesday evenings from February to April, beginning at 6:30pm and running for approximately one hour. Following each talk, guests are invited to enjoy a glass of wine, informal networking, and the opportunity to meet and speak with the lecturers in a relaxed setting.

3rd February

Carlo Sada and his Designs for Palazzo Parisio 

Dr Frederica Agius

This lecture examines Carlo Sada’s designs for the Palazzo Parisio project and how they were realized within the broader redecoration of Marquis Giuseppe Scicluna’s palace at the turn of the twentieth century.

17th February

Cutting Edge: Making Contemporary Art in Historic House Museums 

Francesca Balzan and Caroline Tonna

The lecture will be about experimentation and pushing the boundaries in interpreting historic objects in a contemporary language within historic homes.

3rd March

From Curation to Connection: Marketing the Museum 

Nicola Schinas 

This discussion explores the principles of museum marketing, from promoting exhibitions to shaping the overall visitor experience. Join us for practical tips, fresh ideas, and explore how emerging tools such as AI can support exhibition marketing and audience engagement.

24th March

Inhabiting and Dwelling: Hospitality and the Space Between Private and Public 

Dr Robert Farrugia

This lecture explores the idea of home from a phenomenological perspective, focusing on the distinction between inhabiting and dwelling and on hospitality as the space between private and public life.  

14th April

Finding Focus: History Captured Through the Sciclunas' Lens 

Dr Frederica Agius

This lecture offers a never-before-seen look into the Scicluna family photographic archives, revealing an intimate visual record of lived experience across generations. It explores the significance of the collection as a lens onto individual characters, journeys, and architectural memories, situating personal photographs within broader contexts.

Held within the inspiring surroundings of Palazzo Parisio, Inside Palazzo Parisio is designed for curious minds, culture lovers, professionals and anyone with an interest in heritage, creativity and contemporary thinking.

Lectures are €10 each and include a glass of wine at the end of the evening. Book all five lectures and pay only €40.

Date: Selected Tuesdays from February 3rd to April 14th

Time: 6:30pm

Price: €10 per lecture (includes a glass of wine at the end)

Seats are extremely limited so booking is recommended. Contact reservations@palazzoparisio to reserve your seat.

Join us for conversation, connection and insight — from inside the palace.