News
Completion of conservation work on the eastern cloister at the High Castle
The Malbork Castle Museum continues the second phase of conservation work in the courtyard of the High Castle. In September 2026, conservation and construction work on the eastern cloister was completed. Conservators have now moved on to the southern cloister, where the renovation may continue until the end of the year.
The importance of conserving the High Castle
Conservation work in the courtyard of the High Castle is of particular importance. The mission of the Malbork Castle Museum is to tell the story of the castles in Malbork, Kwidzyn and Sztum, and it is at the High Castle that the history of the Malbork fortress begins. It is also a space that bears witness to one of the most significant episodes in the history of this monument, namely its 19th-century restoration. Conrad Steinbrecht, who led the reconstruction of Malbork Castle during this period, addressed the damage caused by the Prussian army to the structure of the cloisters and, based on the documentation, restored them to their original form.
The conservation of the cloisters at the High Castle is key to telling the complete history of the Malbork fortress and, consequently, to fulfilling the museum’s mission. As Agnieszka Kowalska, Deputy Director of the Malbork Castle Museum for Research and Conservation, emphasises: ‘We would not be able to tell this story were it not for our care for the physical traces of history preserved in the castle’s architecture’.
Hence the decision to undertake a long-term project: the conservation of the cloisters. In 2025, work on the west wing was successfully completed. In 2026, it was time for the east and south cloisters; and in 2027 the project is to finish with work on the north wing.
Comprehensive work
The conservation work on the cloisters is comprehensive. Gorek Restauro, the company that has been carrying out the project since 2025, is responsible for cleaning and conserving the paintings, bricks, architectural details and various types of mortar. We shall soon provide more details on the achievements and discoveries in the east wing. In the meantime, it is certainly worth seeing the progress of the conservation work on the cloisters during a visit to Malbork Castle.
Co-funded by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage.
Project title: Conservation Work on Immovable Heritage Assets
Tickets
Buy tickets online
Opening Hours
- Mon:9:00 - 16:00
Exhibitions
- Tue - Sun:9:00 - 15:00
Contact
Tourist Information
- +48 55 647 08 00
- +48 55 647 09 02
- +48 55 647 09 78