Description of the attraction
The Ethnographic Museum of Durres is located in the House-Museum of Alexander Moissi, in the historical center of the city, near the walls of the Byzantine era. The house was built with two miniature turrets, which are connected by such an architectural element as the attic gallery. The outer walls were built of cubic stone.
The museum was opened in 1982 in a building typical of 19th century Durres architecture. In the halls of the museum, more than 300 various objects, clothing and handicrafts, traditional for the region, are constantly exhibited. Hall number one presents authentic clothes made of wool, silk, cotton, amazingly elegantly executed. Most of the costumes are finished with gold embroidery. In two other rooms of the museum, the stands reveal the life of the family and the creative biography of Alexander Moissi on the basis of original documents. The room has preserved the original ceilings, and the works of the artists feature images of the great actor in a variety of stage roles. The following halls showcase handmade carpets, products made of copper, stone, silk, skillful carving on various materials. There is also an exhibition of works by local artists and sculptors.
The museum accepts visitors in winter from 8-00 to 14-00, in summer - from 8-00 to 16-00.
