Independence Museum was inaugurated on 28 November 1962. It is placed in the building where the first Albanian Government worked in 1913. It has preserved the construction values of an urban two-storey Vlora building and it was declared a cultural monument.
This museum has eight rooms equipped with original 19th century furniture. Tens of authentic objects and relics, documents, editions, works of art, etc. are exhibited in this museum.
Among the most important parts of this museum are the office of the first Albanian Prime Minister, Ismail Qemali and the Provisional Government Conference Room. It is worth mentioning that the government of the first Albanian state
worked for six months in the Independence Museum building.
Proclamation of independence is a culminating moment in our country’s history, when the state formation values of Albanian people were affirmed. Many original documents and items of the time like flags, correspondence of the period prior to the proclamation of independence and other objects of cultural and historic value are displayed in this museum.
Useful information
Vlore Independence Museum
Visiting Hours: 09.00 – 13.00 and 1500 – 1800; Holiday: Monday
In May, June, July, August and September the visiting hours are: 08.00 – 13.00 and 16.00-19.00
Address: L. Pavarësia, Rr. Sadik Zotaj, Vlorë
Tel: +355 63 294 19