The National Historical Museum is Albanias largest museum, opened in 1981 and occupying 27,000 sqm on Skanderbeg Square. The facade features the iconic socialist-realist mosaic The Albanians depicting national history. Collections span from Illyrian antiquities through Ottoman period to communist era. NOTE: Museum closed for renovation until 2028.
CLOSED FOR RENOVATION UNTIL 2028. Check before visiting
View facade mosaic anytime - best in morning light for photography. Check @MuzeuHistorikKombetar for reopening updates
Northwest corner of Skanderbeg Square. Central location, walk from anywhere in city center
Currently closed to visitors. Impressive socialist-realist mosaic on facade still visible from square. Expected to reopen with modernized displays around 2028
CLOSED for renovation until 2028. Facade mosaic still visible
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The museum closed in March 2024 for major renovation and modernization. It is scheduled to reopen around 2028 with updated exhibitions.
The Albanians is a socialist-realist mosaic from 1981 showing Albanian history from Illyrians to communism. It depicts warriors, workers and partisans.
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Even though closed, the facade mosaic is worth seeing - one of best examples of socialist-realist art. Follow museum social media for reopening news
Northwest corner of Skanderbeg Square. Central location, walk from anywhere in city center
Currently closed to visitors. Impressive socialist-realist mosaic on facade still visible from square. Expected to reopen with modernized displays around 2028
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