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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Fi F
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 9 March 2024
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad6,358 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
The Ethnological museum is in the city of Pristina and holds enough to inform you about the country. It is free to enter but donations are appreciated. It is a small museum, so do not expect a vast amount of relics from the museum in the youngest country in Europe
Written 28 August 2023
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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 21 June 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 10 July 2022
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OmaĂŻma 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 13 March 2024
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LMG12
Belgrade, Serbia36 contributions
Sept 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 7 January 2012
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Dorsetbruce
Poole, UK4,660 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 7 November 2012
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Mirsa Dani
Albania32 contributions
July 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 28 August 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 27 August 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 28 May 2014
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Ksanto
Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Përshëndetje, lejohet qeni i sjellshëm? Ju faleminderit shumë për përgjigjen
Written 16 February 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 16 February 2018
What are the opening times, please? Is this museum open on Mondays?
Written 6 November 2017
Is this museum open on a Monday in May?
Written 31 March 2015
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