Casa Rocca Piccola
About This Museum
Casa Rocca Piccola isn't a museum built for the public; it's a living, breathing family home that just happens to be a 16th-century palace. Stepping inside feels less like a curated visit and more like you've been invited for a personal tour of a noble Maltese family's history. You'll wander through over fifty rooms, each filled with heirlooms, from portraits of ancestors to exquisite silverware. The atmosphere is wonderfully intimate and surprisingly lived-in, giving you a genuine sense of what life was like for Malta's aristocracy across the centuries.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the private family chapel and the fascinating World War II air-raid shelter carved deep into the rock beneath the house. The collection of historic formal dresses and the intricate Maltese silver on display are also standout treasures.
Visitor Information
You really need to join one of their guided tours to get the full storyβthe guides, often family members themselves, share wonderful anecdotes you'd otherwise miss. It's right on Republic Street in Valletta, so it's easy to find while exploring the city.
Architecture & Building
A classic example of a Valletta Baroque townhouse or palazzo, with high ceilings, traditional enclosed wooden balconies known as gallariji, and beautiful courtyards that provide a peaceful escape from the city bustle.
Contact & Location
Address: Casa Rocca Piccola, 74, Triq ir-Repubblika, Il-Kamrata, Diju Balli, Il-Belt Valletta, Xlokk, VLT 1117, Malta
Phone: +356 2122 1499
Website: Visit Website
