Addis Ababa Museum
የአዲስ አበባ ሙዚየም
Meskel Square$⏱ 30-60 min
Housed in a historic residence on the south side of Meskel Square, this modest museum traces Addis Ababa's founding by Menelik II and Taytu through vintage photographs, city memorabilia and portraits. It's a quick, atmospheric stop for anyone curious how a eucalyptus-covered hillside became a capital.
☀️ Local tip
Keep expectations modest and pair it with the Red Terror Museum across the square; opening hours can be irregular.
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