Last weekend, the Ethnographic Museum of Kruja hosted another demonstration for visitors. Artisan Makbule Kaçiu performed the craft.

Many tourists, especially foreigners, watched her work with great interest. She embroidered with gold threads using a traditional loom.

The event was part of the project “Historical Memory Inspires Tourism.” The project is supported by “EU4Culture Albania,” funded by the EU, and managed by UNOPS Albania. The Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation and the Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Kruja also partnered in this project.

After full restoration, the Ethnographic Museum of Kruja has seen a rise in visitor numbers. It has become an important cultural heritage site in Albania.

The museum suffered damage during the 2019 earthquake. Thanks to an €850,000 investment from the European Union, under the “EU4Culture” program, it was fully restored. UNOPS and the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation managed the two-year project.

Now, the museum holds around 1,000 artifacts. It offers visitors a unique learning experience focused on Albanian ethnography and culture.

Visitors explore through innovative storytelling, multimedia displays, virtual and augmented reality experiences, projections, audio guides, and an interactive wall.

One of the highlights is a virtual dressing room. Visitors can take selfies while wearing (virtually) traditional costumes from the 18th century.

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