The Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Krujë continues to attract both local and international visitors. It serves as a bridge between Albanian history and tradition.

In January 2026 alone, the museum welcomed around 4,948 visitors, according to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja.

The Ethnographic Museum is located inside the Krujë Castle. It operates in the Toptani family house, a “çardak”-style building from 1764. The house is a first-category cultural monument.

Inside the museum, visitors can explore traditional Albanian crafts and lifestyle. Exhibits showcase life from up to 300 years ago.

About 90% of the displayed objects are original. All are fully functional. Visitors can see items made of ceramic, wood, stone, iron, cotton, silk, and wool.

The exhibition includes traditional tools and artisan works. Some pieces are 60 to 500 years old.

The museum opened on November 20, 1989. Since then, it has become a reference point for the culture and traditions of Krujë and all of Albania.

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