Ethnological Museum of Addis Ababa, Ethnographic museum at Addis Ababa University Campus, Ethiopia
The Ethnological Museum occupies two floors of Haile Selassie's former palace, displaying over 13,000 artifacts representing Ethiopian cultures and traditions.
The museum, established in 1950, began with collections of Italian zoological specimens and ethnographic artifacts gathered by the first university graduates.
The first floor exhibits present Ethiopian life stages through childhood traditions, adult practices, and death rituals from various ethnic communities.
The museum remains open every day except public holidays, with different admission fees for adults, students, and those interested in photography.
A set of thirteen stairs installed by Italian forces leads to the entrance, with each step representing one year of Mussolini's rule.
Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Algeria Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
GPS coordinates: 9.04662,38.75762
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
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