It was opened in 1975, in a traditional Durrës building of 19th century’s second half, where the famous actor of the stage Alexander Moisiu passed his childhood, this museum was placed in 1983.
This building is situated in the city centre close to Durres Amphitheatre and it is an objects which presents important ethnographic values.
The life of the actor Alexander Moisiu and some of his artistic creations are displayed in one of the museum rooms.
In another part, that of the folk traditions and suits, the traditional suits Durrës region and other settlements, like Kosovar and Çam suits are displayed in an organized way. The organization of the pavilion gives immediately data on the art of loom works
in the region.
The other pavilion that of the traditional folk crafts presents successive traditional craftworks and the early mastery of this area in artistic works of some kinds
Useful information
The Museum of Traditional Culture Durres
Visiting Hours: 9.00-14.00; Holiday: Sunday, Monday
Address: L. 1, Rr. Koloneli Tomson
Telephone: +355 52 23150