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1. National Museum of Ethiopia

National museum of archaeology, history and artUniversity area

Ethiopia's national collection, home to the Lucy and Selam hominid fossils plus royal regalia, Ethiopian art from traditional to modern, and ethnographic displays.

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2. Unity Park

Palace grounds, museum and zooNational Palace

Park inside the National Palace compound, opened in 2019, combining Emperor Menelik's palace complex, historic artefacts, a zoo, gardens, cafes and shops.

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3. Holy Trinity Cathedral

Ethiopian Orthodox cathedralAddis Ababa

Addis Ababa's highest-ranking Orthodox cathedral, finished in 1942, where Emperor Haile Selassie, Empress Menen and Sylvia Pankhurst are buried.

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4. St George’s Cathedral

Octagonal Orthodox cathedral and museumPiazza

Octagonal cathedral at the top of Churchill Road, built in 1911, where Empress Zewditu and Haile Selassie were crowned, with a museum of imperial relics.

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5. Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum

History and memorial museumAddis Ababa

Memorial museum opened in 2010 that documents the victims of the Derg's Red Terror through photographs, personal belongings, remains and guided tours.

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6. Ethnological Museum

Ethnographic museum in a former imperial palaceUniversity area

University museum inside Haile Selassie's former palace, showing Ethiopian ethnography, music, religious art and the emperor's private rooms.

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7. Adwa Victory Memorial Museum

History museum and memorialPiazza

Large memorial museum opened in 2024 at Piazza's zero-kilometre point, celebrating Ethiopia's 1896 victory over Italy at the Battle of Adwa.

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8. Addis Ababa Museum

City history museumMeskel Square

City history museum in a former noble mansion on Meskel Square, covering Ethiopia's capitals, the growth of Addis Ababa and the Battle of Adwa.

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9. Friendship Park

Urban parkAddis Ababa

Landscaped city park opened in 2020 opposite Unity Park, with an artificial lake, evening fountain lights, playgrounds, sports courts and cafes.

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10. Science Museum Addis Ababa

Science and technology museumAddis Ababa

Circular science and technology museum opened in 2022 near Unity Park, with interactive exhibitions and a 200-seat dome theatre.

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