Established on 28 October 1981
Located in the northwest part of “Skanderbeg Square”, the National Historical Museum’s building is one of the most important architectural works and plays a special role in shaping the urban style of the Albanian capital.
NHM is the largest and one of the most important museums in Albania.
The National Historical Museum is the most important conductor of the official interpretation of Albanian history. It plays an important role in protecting national identity as well as conveying this image to visitors and the outside world. The museum differs from what the written history gives, as for a museum the language of expression is the exposed museum objects, accompanied by information about them.
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MISSION
OF NHM
Tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Albaniais promoted through the National Historical Museum showcases, which provides adequate spaces for the exhibition of collections. The museum’s primary task is to develop an educational role to attract a wide audience from the local community as well as foreign tourists. National Historical Museum aims to foster understanding and appreciation of the history of Albania to local, national and international levels and to encourage dialogue between citizens, on the past, the present and the future of the country. For this purpose, it acquires, preserves and studies, material and immaterial evidence of historical and cultural heritage of Albania, which communicates and presents in an environment that promotes education and entertainment.