Museum
Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and National Museum
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The Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and National Museum in Ohrid is a key cultural institution that preserves and displays artifacts from the region. Visitors can explore exhibits ranging from prehistoric tools to medieval icons, as well as traditional costumes and crafts. The museum's ethnographic section provides a vivid picture of daily life in past centuries. Its location in the historic center makes it an essential stop for understanding Ohrid's rich heritage.
Don't miss
- See the archaeological collection featuring artifacts from ancient Lychnidos and medieval Ohrid.
- Browse the ethnographic display of traditional Macedonian costumes and household items.
- View the lapidarium with stone monuments and inscriptions from various periods.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and National Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way in1.5 Hour Ohrid Lake Sunset Cruise4.7★ · 124 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Most bookedTirana Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Local Gems4.9★ · 787 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleFull-Day Private Best of Ohrid and Lake Ohrid Tour5★ · 25 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$163 per personSee dates →More attractions in Ohrid