National Archaeological Museum, Archaeological museum at Mother Teresa Square, Tirana, Albania
The National Archaeological Museum contains over 2,100 objects distributed across five halls, showing discoveries from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages.
Established in 1948 as Albania's first post-World War II museum, the institution houses substantial collections from Illyrian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
The museum maintains a library of 7,200 volumes and oversees archaeological expeditions throughout Albania, supporting research into regional civilizations.
Located near the University of Tirana, the museum opens daily from 9:00 to 16:00 with an entrance fee of 300 Albanian Lek.
The collection features remarkable ancient artifacts including a second-century Head of Hera, busts of Caracalla and Marcus Aurelius, and third-century sculptures.
Location: Tirana
Inception: 1948
GPS coordinates: 41.31829,19.82190
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:56
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