Ethnographic Museum of Durrës Restored Under EU4Culture Programme

Once the childhood home of the renowned Albanian actor Aleksandër Moisiu, the Ethnographic Museum of Durrës stands today as a restored cultural landmark open to the public.

Restored through the EU4Culture programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNOPS in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, this cultural site now welcomes visitors to discover both the legacy of Aleksandër Moisiu and the rich traditions of the city of Durrës.

On 19 June, 2026 representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, the European Union Delegation to Albania, UNOPS, and the Municipality of Durrës visited the museum together with the Museum Director, exploring its renewed exhibition spaces.

A rare example of 19th-century architecture and a Cultural Monument of First Category, the building was severely damaged by the 2019 earthquake. Through the EU4Culture programme, it has been carefully restored, preserving its historical and architectural value for future generations.