The Ministry of Culture () is a department of the
Albanian Government responsible for the implementation of government tourism, cultural affairs, youth and sports policy. The current minister is Elva Margariti of the
Rama II Cabinet
The second Government of Prime Minister Edi Rama was the 66th ruling Government of the Republic of Albania which was officially mandated by the President on 13 September 2017. Following the 2017 election, the Socialist Party won a majority of se ...
.
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 - ''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
The Museum of Secret Surveillance ( sq, Muzeu i Përgjimeve të Sigurimit të Shtetit), also known as House of Leaves (''Shtëpia me Gjethe'') is a historical museum in Tirana, Albania. It opened on 23 May 2017 in the building that served as the ...
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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
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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
References
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