Archaeological Museum of DurrësAbout Archaeological Museum of Durrës
The Archaeological Museum of Durrës is the principal archaeology museum in the coastal city of Durrës, Albania. It holds a collection of artifacts recovered from local excavations that illustrate the city’s Illyrian, Greek and Roman heritage.
Displays include ancient pottery, coins, stone sculpture and Roman floor mosaics, arranged to show chronological development from prehistory into late antiquity. The museum presents finds from urban and funerary contexts recovered in and around Durrës.
The museum was established in the 20th century to house and exhibit artifacts from ongoing excavations in the Durrës area. Its displays reflect the city’s long occupation and importance as a port on the Adriatic.
The museum sits in central Durrës on Albania’s Adriatic coast, adjacent to other archaeological remains in the city. It is on the coast of Durrës County and is about 30 km west of Tirana.
- Proximity to ruins: Located close to the Roman amphitheatre and several archaeological sites in central Durrës, making combined visits convenient.
- Scope of collection: Collections span prehistoric through late antiquity and emphasize local Illyrian, Greek and Roman finds.
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Best Time to Visit Archaeological Museum of Durrës
Visit in shoulder seasons for mild weather and fewer tour groups.
Weather & Climate near Archaeological Museum of Durrës
Archaeological Museum of Durrës's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (973 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 22° | 36 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 23 mm | clear | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 32 mm | clear | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 61 mm | some cloud | 66% | 1.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 108 mm | some cloud | 70% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
How to Get to Archaeological Museum of Durrës
The museum is in central Durrës, a short walk from the city’s ferry terminals and main avenues. Local buses and taxis serve the city from Tirana (about 45-60 minutes by road).
Tips for Visiting Archaeological Museum of Durrës
- Visit early in the day to avoid crowds and to see the key mosaics with softer light.
- Allow time for the Roman mosaics and the small but informative coin and pottery displays.