Great museum, filled with facts, detail, evidence, videos and details behind the internal security of the nation. The regular review complaining about them only taking LEK is unbelievable as its their national currency. Whilst I do admit no card accepted is strange, 700 LEK is less than 6.80 British Pounds. Contains multiple rooms which seem to keep the aesthetic as the building would in the 1960s. Is deceiving when walking by and looks like a construction site because of its walls around it to safeguard / protect it. Can take an hour or to containing many videos in several rooms, an showing hundreds of pieces of machinery used for the spies. Very dark and scary bunker which I did not venture in, and finally the lady behind the counter is NOT unhelpful or miserable and very welcoming, seems tired of time wasting tourists. Worth the cheap price and time to go round, highly interested for those interested in spies and or the Albanian Communist history, bugging of houses and finally torture

The Museum, the former headquarters of the secret surveillance of the communist regime, is a must for those visiting Tirana. The museum tells very well the story of the building, the protagonists and the methods of espionage and surveillance, thanks also to documents, photos, videos and equipment of the time. The visit, if done carefully, can last up to 2.5 hours and the tour is really well organized and well signposted. The cost is 700 Lek, payable only in cash. Experience not to be missed.

A museum about the secret service and its atrocities during the communist times. A little bit away from the center but easily accessible on foot. The building itself was used by the secret service, which makes the museum more interesting. Also there is a secret dungeon in the garden. My favourite part was the section where they show listening or recording items. I would recommend this museum to tourists. Keep in mind that you have to pay LEK(No card, no euro) but there are exchange offices nearby.

This is a must-see attraction in Tirana, and tells the story of Albania's weird isolationist dictatorship from the end of the war to the early 1990s. It's a sobering experience and does the job of telling a difficult story very well indeed. Entrance for foreigners is ALL700 and it's worth every penny.

Interesting building with multiple rooms and many interesting pieces of equipment from the time of its sinister use. Some description in English, but walls of documents, which should be of enormous interest to Albanian speakers, and those with Albanian ancestry. Chilling and almost incomprensible degree of state surveillance and paranoia. Make sure not to miss the cells outside in front of the building. Cash only, but why some reviewers are so enraged by this, I have no idea

Together with Bunk'art 1 it is the place in downtown Tirana to visit to get a culture about what was the communist period in Albania and the dynamics behind it. It was an interesting and formative experience. The experience ended with a short tour in the bunker in the Villa garden. The Guide was really kind and spoke several languages, even Italian.

Shocking to learn the extent to which the state invigilated its citizens. Definitely worth seeing. My downside is that it had repeated a lot of information we've learned at BlokArt2 hence the price of 700 lek felt a bit extortionate comparing to 400lek for BlokArt2

Never been in a museum quite like the House of Leaves. I went with a tour group; I think a solo visit would've been too intense. This is history as it needs to be told, of innocent lives destroyed under communism and fascism. The effect of this place will stay with me for a long time. Be sure to go down to the tunnel. Ceilings are high so no claustrophobia. Until you see that it is all just words!

This is an informative museum, with a clear layout and plenty of interesting exhibits. It is also immersive, given that it is housed in a former secret place HQ and various offices and other rooms have been recreated. My only criticism would be that many of the documents that are on display haven't been translated, which makes them inaccessible to the majority of visitors. A summary would be helpful. Otherwise, an interesting museum. I can recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about "recent" (20th century) Albanian history.

Fascinating and disturbing look at the surveillance done by the Albanian Secret Service over many decades in the 20th Century. Lots of artifacts including surveillance photos and videos, maps, the actual equipment etc. While there are descriptions in English, most of the artifacts were unlabeled. It would have been helpful to have more English signage. Also, if you already know about the period, it may not add a lot to your knowledge.