The Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation () is a department of the
Albanian Government responsible for the implementation of economic, cultural affairs and innovation.
Blendi Gonxhja is the minister serving since January 2024.
History
Since the establishment of the institution, the Ministry of Culture has been reorganized by joining other departments or merging with other ministries, thus making its name change several times. This list reflects the changes made in years in pluralist history since 1992 as an institution:
* Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports ''(Ministria e Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sporteve)'' from 1992 to 1996
* Ministry of Culture, Youth and Women ''(Ministria e Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Gruas)'' from 1996 to 1997
* Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports ''(Ministria e Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sporteve)'' from 1997 to 2005
* Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports ''(Ministria e Turizmit, Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sporteve)'' from 2005 to 2013
* Ministry of Culture ''(Ministria e Kulturës)'' from 2013 - 2024.
* Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation from 2024 - ''current''.
Subordinate institutions
Arts and Culture
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National Theater of Opera, Ballet and National Ensemble
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National Theatre
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National Experimental Theatre "Kujtim Spahivogli"
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National Museum of Fine Arts
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National Library
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National Museum of Photography "Marubi"
* Center for Realization of Artworks
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National Centre of Cultural Property Inventory
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National Center of Folkloric Activities
The National Center of Folkloric Activities ( sq, Qendra Kombëtare e Veprimtarive Folklorike, QKVF) is an Albanian state institution that deals with activities in the field of folklore.
History
QKVF was established by Order No.124, Dt.06.06.1994 ...
* National Center of Culture for Children
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Central State Film Archive
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National Circus
Museums
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National Museum of History
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Museum of Secret Surveillance
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Skanderbeg Museum
* Ethnographic Museum of
Kruja
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National Ethnographic Museum
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National Iconographic Museum Onufri
The Onufri Iconographic Museum ( sq, Muzeu Ikonografik "Onufri") is an Albanian national museum dedicated to Byzantine art and iconography in Berat, Albania. The museum is located inside the Church of the Dormition of St Mary in the castle qua ...
of
Berat
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National Museum of Medieval Art
The National Museum of Medieval Art ( sq, Muzeu Kombëtar i Artit Mesjetar) is a national museum dedicated to medieval art and history in Korçë, Albania. The museum is located on Fan Noli Boulevard in the south-east of the city of Korçë. It ...
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National Museum of Education
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National Archaeological Museum of
Korçë
Korçë (; sq-definite, Korça) is the eighth most populous city of the Republic of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population is 75,994 (2011 census), in a total area of . It stands on a plateau some ...
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Museum of Independence
Agencies, Institutions and Departments
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National Institute of Cultural Heritage
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Archeological Service Agency
Officeholders (1941–present)
Notes
See also
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Culture of Albania
Albanian culture or the culture of Albanians ( ) is a term that embodies the artistic, culinary, literary, musical, political and social elements that are representative of Albanians. Albanian culture has been considerably shaped by the geography ...
References
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Culture
Culture () is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.Tyl ...
Ministries established in 2005
Albania
Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares ...
Albania
Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares ...
2005 establishments in Albania