All places on the map· Tirana
National Historical Museum
Museum4.1 · 2 2374 · 1 061≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~500 ALL
Possibly closed right now (closed_temporarily)
Albania's largest museum, opened in 1981 on Skanderbeg Square and famous for the monumental mosaic 'The Albanians' on its facade. Its pavilions trace thousands of years: Illyrians and antiquity, Byzantine icons, the independence struggle, partisan warfare and socialist realism. Since 2024 the building has been closed for a major EU-funded renovation; reopening is not expected before 2028, so check the news before travelling.
Highlights
- 'The Albanians' mosaic facade
- Albania's largest museum
- Icons, antiquity, socialist realism
- Closed for renovation until ~2028
What’s nearby
Skanderbeg Square
2 min walk · 134 m
4.5
Tirana Free Walking Tour
2 min walk · 157 m
5
Skanderbeg Monument
3 min walk · 206 m
Skanderbeg Square
3 min walk · 209 m
National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania
3 min walk · 211 m
National Theatre for Children
3 min walk · 232 m
Mezuraj Museum offers insights into local history in Tirana.
3 min walk · 241 m
Et'hem Bey Mosque
3 min walk · 243 m
4.4
Create your Tirana itinerary
National Historical Museum is already in our database — build a personalized itinerary in minutes.
Create itinerary→