Addis Ababa Museum

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Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
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Addis Ababa Museum: A Glimpse into History

Founded in 1986, the Addis Ababa Museum serves as a historical archive of the capital's evolution, portraying a city once comprised of tents and now a bustling metropolis.

The museum features candid portraits of Empress Taitu, Lij Iyasu, and Empress Zewditu, alongside photographs documenting Addis Ababa’s growth. Among its unique offerings is a 'first-in-Ethiopia' room, highlighting landmarks like the first motor car (1907) and the first telephone introduced by Ras Makonnen in 1890.

Unforgettable Highlights

🖼️ Empress Taitu's Portraits
🌍 Historical Photographs of Early Addis Ababa
📞 First Telephone in Ethiopia Display

Visitors can access the museum with ease; it provides a window into Ethiopian history that will intrigue tourists, families, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History MuseumAddis Ababa Museum

Centenary Foundation

Established in 1986 to commemorate Addis Ababa's centennial anniversary.

First Motor Car

Showcases images of the first motor car in Ethiopia, owned by Menelik II.

Demons or Technology?

Local priests initially believed the strange voices from the telephone were supernatural.

Location

Meskel Square

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