The Ethnological Museum, Addis Ababa, in Ethiopia, is a public institution dedicated to ethnology and culture. The Ethnological Museum houses anthropological, musicological and cultural objects. The Ethnological Museum is the first university museum in Ethiopia. The Museum is located in the main Campus of Addis Ababa University which houses the Institute of Ethiopian Studies.
The Ethnological Museum in Addis Ababa was established in 1950, largely based on the collections of old Italian zoological species and ethnographic artifacts by the first batch of graduates of the College. The initiator of the idea of the museum came from Stanislaw Chojnaki who was the former chief librarian of the University College of Addis Ababa.
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
John Graham | Feb 23, 201810
Excellently displayed Ethnography, music instruments and Christian icons. As this was a palace of Emperor Haile Selassie you can visit his old bedroom and bathroom!
Carlos Sarasola Orio | Nov 26, 201710
Very nice museum, much better and interesting that the more famous National Museum. It offers more than one thing in the same place: it’s inside the university grounds (so you can also take a peek on its other buildings), it’s a very interesting and informative ethnographic museum and at the same time offers a quite comprehensive collection of religious icons mostly from Gondar region. Finally it’s housed in the former royal palace of Haile Selassie, so you can visit his personal chambers.
Mokha | Dec 9, 201710
Very beautiful place as it was the palace of Haile Selassie. Foreigners entry price is 100birr. Even if you don't want to go inside, there is a very calm and peaceful area outside where you can sit and relax.
Thomas Schaeren | Jun 14, 201710
Very good museum about the life and rituals of Ethiopians earlier and today. Museum building is the former Emperor's residence and now belongs to the university campus. Entrance fee for foreigners around 4 USD equivalent (status June 2017). There are free English speaking guides offering tours through the museum, highly recommended to take such a guided tour (due to limited English written explanations).
Melak Tadesse | Jun 16, 201710
This is a good museum with a collection of quite a number of cultural exhibitions in one place. Some of Ethiopia’s more than 80 tribes are well described with in the Museum. It operates 6 days of the week except on Monday. Opening hours are 8:30AM-5:00PM. It is located inside the main campus of Addis Ababa University, and the building used to serve as Emperor Haileselasse living palace.
נועם שובל | May 8, 20188.0
Very nice and interesting, liked how the museum brings into the mix the variety of tribes, cultures and religion in different stages of human life.
Hojin Shin | Apr 29, 201810
Definately worthed to go if you want to know Ethiopian culture and the people.
sandi temesgen | Apr 13, 201810
Great collection. Passionate guides. Homey cafe.
Issam Skalli | May 30, 20188.0
A must see to understand Ethiopian history and culture. Inside Addis Ababa University
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