The opening of Verdala Palace to the public, due on Sunday, has been postponed to 17 June, the Department of Information said.

The Heritage Malta tickets at Lm1 for adults and 50c for elderly persons and students, are obtainable from the National Museum of Fine Arts in South Street, Valletta, all week, including Sundays, from 9am to 4.30pm. Children under 10 years of age will be allowed in free of charge.

There are 150 tickets for sale.

Further information is obtainable from the museum, tel.: 2122-5769, email: [email protected].