Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik)
Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik)
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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London, UK6 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
I encountered racism by a person who is probably working here. When I asked the person if Albanians and Kosovars are the same, he replied, "They are. Like Japan, Korea, and China."
I explained that these countries have perfectly different identities and languages; he refused to understand. Moreover, he pointed at my face, suggesting similar appearances. His attitude was offensive, making me hesitant to use the term "racism," but I suggested that what he said was inappropriate and racist.
He involved other Albanian tourists, excusing himself by claiming he was merely ignorant and had asked if Japan and China were the same; However, what he excused to other tourists wasn't the truth. I was so shocked and cried, but he didn't even apologise to me. He just told me to leave if I didn't like it.
I came here to learn about their ethnicity, following a recommendation from a person from Kosovo, and I had no expectations of encountering such discrimination against other countries and ethnicities.
I'm not blaming ignorance, but it was so inappropriate to point at someone's face and assert the similarity of appearances, claiming they belong to the same ethnicity. If similar appearances alone define the same ethnicity, I cannot understand how Kosovars and Albanians differ from other ethnicities.
Unfortunately, I learned nothing here. (9 Mar 2024)
I explained that these countries have perfectly different identities and languages; he refused to understand. Moreover, he pointed at my face, suggesting similar appearances. His attitude was offensive, making me hesitant to use the term "racism," but I suggested that what he said was inappropriate and racist.
He involved other Albanian tourists, excusing himself by claiming he was merely ignorant and had asked if Japan and China were the same; However, what he excused to other tourists wasn't the truth. I was so shocked and cried, but he didn't even apologise to me. He just told me to leave if I didn't like it.
I came here to learn about their ethnicity, following a recommendation from a person from Kosovo, and I had no expectations of encountering such discrimination against other countries and ethnicities.
I'm not blaming ignorance, but it was so inappropriate to point at someone's face and assert the similarity of appearances, claiming they belong to the same ethnicity. If similar appearances alone define the same ethnicity, I cannot understand how Kosovars and Albanians differ from other ethnicities.
Unfortunately, I learned nothing here. (9 Mar 2024)
Written March 9, 2024
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Mauricio A
New York City, NY58 contributions
May 2022
Ilir was an excellent guide: very passionate about his work and about the museum. The house is very well-preserved and I feel like I learned a lot. Very grateful to Ilir and congratulations for the great work they are doing in conserving Kosovo's cultural heritage.
Written June 21, 2022
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Sossa
London, UK29 contributions
Dec 2021
I visited the museum in Dec 2021, when it was still undergoing renovations that are now completed. Ilir was a fantastic tour guide, and the museum itself was a pleasure to visit.
For Albanians and foreigners alike, there is a lot that can be learnt!
For Albanians and foreigners alike, there is a lot that can be learnt!
Written July 10, 2022
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Omaïma N
8 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
it was among the list of places to that I signed to visit. As soon as we arrived we are very much welcomed by the guys there. Everything was explained to us in details, it was kind of a free tour (by the way, it was not something that they offer, but it was done out of their welcoming traits)
I really enjoyed it, it felt like a step into the past of the place, which was also very much near to my culture and It felt like I'm in a different Epoque. It is very well maintained, very clear and you can freely go and enter, take pictures and look around.
Definetly worth it.
I really enjoyed it, it felt like a step into the past of the place, which was also very much near to my culture and It felt like I'm in a different Epoque. It is very well maintained, very clear and you can freely go and enter, take pictures and look around.
Definetly worth it.
Written March 13, 2024
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LMG12
Belgrade, Serbia36 contributions
Sep 2011 • Solo
A bit hidden in the centre, its interesting to see this small museum and walk through it without shoes like you are in someone's house. Actually, this is one of the rare traditionally built houses which was not destroyed to make more space for tasteless modern buildings. A small garden and glass veranda, very nice, brings you back to some other past time. There is no fee as far as I remember, but some small contribution is expected.
Written January 7, 2012
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Dorsetbruce
Poole, UK4,672 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
This is definitely the best place to visit in Pristina although that is not saying a lot! The staff were really friendly and helpful. The rooms are reconstructed to look as they would have done in the past. It is built around the four main themes that represent the cycle of life. All is described on information boards on the walls. It is open from 10-5 Monday to Saturday and is free to get in. It is well signposted so fairly easy to find, near the old bazaar. Worth a visit.
Written November 7, 2012
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Mirsa Dani
Albania32 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
I was here with my university friends, where we also interviewed some tourists about the reasons why they were visiting Pristina in the first place and some other questions regarding tourism in Kosovo.
We saw some of the rooms of an old house, because the other part is was a construction site at present. This old house gave us a real insight into life in the past and how people used to live back then! The anthropologist was super friendly and showed us everything in details, which helped us understand the history even better. He gave us a nice tour of the house. If you’re interested in history it’s worth a visit. I hope to come back one day when the refurbishment is complete.
We saw some of the rooms of an old house, because the other part is was a construction site at present. This old house gave us a real insight into life in the past and how people used to live back then! The anthropologist was super friendly and showed us everything in details, which helped us understand the history even better. He gave us a nice tour of the house. If you’re interested in history it’s worth a visit. I hope to come back one day when the refurbishment is complete.
Written August 28, 2019
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pczyko
Middlebury, CT41 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Visiting this Museum is an important step in understanding the life, culture and history of the Albanian people. If you are in the area you should spend at least an hour more probably two or three reading the titles on the displays. Everyone of Albanian heritage will benefit from this visit. I highly recommend it. With more visitors they can make the displays even more.
Written August 27, 2014
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Schoffpa
Allison Park96 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Excellent museum in two 18 century houses. The guest house is as it would have been many years ago, ready to receive honored guests. The main house has several different rooms with furnishings, costumes, handicrafts, etc. Without a guide, little would be learned, but our guide was excellent and told us much of the history of the house and the culture.
Written May 28, 2014
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Tiggy20
London, UK99 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
This museum is really two houses in a sheltered courtyard of four 18th and 19th century buildings. (The house by the entrance to the courtyard is not part of the museum and is a house from the former Jewish quarter which has been transplanted in order to preserve it). One house has been set up to display the lifestyle of a prosperous family and the second the lifestyle of a less well-to-do village family. This is an easy way to see the differences, with the more prosperous family having different seating arrangements - including chairs and stools in the ground floor kitchen which I was encouraged to sit on: they were surprisingly comfortable, so I was glad I did. Even in the 18th century each bedroom had an associated washing room, way ahead of the west.
In the village-style house the seating arrangements were on the floor, and the displays illustrated life from birth to death. I was told and shown how young women would build up collections of clothing etc in their marriage chests to see them through to death, and about customs including the laying out of clothes for a dead person, and folk practices frowned upon by both Islam and the churches of putting items such as an apple by the body of the deceased.
Although I was visiting on my own I was offered a guided tour in English by the museum curator (Valon Shkodra). Above all, it helped me set into context the strong tradition of hospitality in Kosovar culture, as the whole approach was very welcoming, despite my lack of knowledge.
I would strongly recommend a visit - open 10-5 Monday to Saturday, and I was surprised that there was no entrance fee. The tour takes about an hour, and should provide you with plenty to think about for days ahead. The museum has a facebook profile (museuetnologjik).
As is the case with many places in Pristina it would not be accessible for people with disabilities because these are heritage buildings with wooden stairs.
In the village-style house the seating arrangements were on the floor, and the displays illustrated life from birth to death. I was told and shown how young women would build up collections of clothing etc in their marriage chests to see them through to death, and about customs including the laying out of clothes for a dead person, and folk practices frowned upon by both Islam and the churches of putting items such as an apple by the body of the deceased.
Although I was visiting on my own I was offered a guided tour in English by the museum curator (Valon Shkodra). Above all, it helped me set into context the strong tradition of hospitality in Kosovar culture, as the whole approach was very welcoming, despite my lack of knowledge.
I would strongly recommend a visit - open 10-5 Monday to Saturday, and I was surprised that there was no entrance fee. The tour takes about an hour, and should provide you with plenty to think about for days ahead. The museum has a facebook profile (museuetnologjik).
As is the case with many places in Pristina it would not be accessible for people with disabilities because these are heritage buildings with wooden stairs.
Written March 17, 2013
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Ksanto
Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Përshëndetje, lejohet qeni i sjellshëm? Ju faleminderit shumë për përgjigjen
Written February 16, 2019
what days and times will it be open in september? one of the reviews says it was closed when it was supposed to be open, and I'll only be there for a day and a half!
Written February 16, 2018
What are the opening times, please? Is this museum open on Mondays?
Written November 6, 2017
Is this museum open on a Monday in May?
Written March 31, 2015
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