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Musems in Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa Musem |
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Opened in November 1986 this museum is the city’s most recent museum. It focuses
on the political culture and architecture history of the capital, thus there are
photographs of the first settlements in Addis Ababa, the first eucalyptus trees
and the first cars, juxtaposed with modern views of the city showing the broad street
and high-rise blocks. The inauguration of the first school, telephone line, and
currency are illustrated, while the up-stairs host examples of the recent artistic
work. The building that hosts the museum is one of the oldest residential buildings
in the city.
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Work Hours
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• Monday - Sunday 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM ; 1:30 PM- 4:30
PM
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National Museum
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The collection of this museum was gathered largely from
the northern region by French archeologists. Their report, in French, may be purchased
at the museum, as well as post Ethiopia’s art treasures. The museum, as well as
post Ethiopia’s art treasures. The museum displays a replica of the early hominid
“Lucy”, (the original being kept for security in a nearby safe), and valuable collection
artifacts, artifacts, ancient coins, and some paintings by modern Ethiopian artists.
There are also stunning example of traditional ceremonial dress, robes, and crowns
and an enormous decorated throne. Working Hours:Monday-Sunday 8:30 AM-12:30 AM and
1:30PM-4:30PM |
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Ethnographic
Museum of the Institute of Ethiopian studies
Located in the Addis Ababa University main campus, the
museum hosts ethnographic of more than 80 ethnic group of the country . It also
comprises a gallery.
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Work Hours
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• Tuesday- Friday 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM
• Saturday - Sunday 10:00AM- 6:00 PM |
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Zoological Nature History Museum
Sample of the rich Ethiopia – wildlife in display included
50 species of rodents, 36 species of bats, 20 species of birds as well as various
species of snakes, lizards, amphibians and fishes. The museum is located at Addis
Ababa University Faculty of Science compound.
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Work Hours
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• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Public Holidays
10:00AM- 4:00 PM |
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Postal museum
The museum has collection of sample of Ethiopian samples issued since 1894; Stamps
from world postal Union member countries, original drawings, proofs and bromides
etc are also displayed. |
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Work Hours
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• Monday - Thursday 9:00AM- 12:30 PM; 1:30 PM - 5:30PM
• Friday 8:00AM- 11:30 AM
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