Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
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Roberto F
5 contributions
Mar 2020
The subject matter of this museum is very powerful and important to have, however there is very little explanation of the historical events.
Not knowing the back story, it is difficult to put the pieces together.
I understand the museum is funded by donations only. I wouldn’t have minded paying a small entrance fee and have a short few paragraphs written about what I was about to witness before entering the exhibit room.
The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Not knowing the back story, it is difficult to put the pieces together.
I understand the museum is funded by donations only. I wouldn’t have minded paying a small entrance fee and have a short few paragraphs written about what I was about to witness before entering the exhibit room.
The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Written 13 March 2020
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RichT529
Alexandria, VA333 contributions
Mar 2020
An interesting museum but one that does not provide sufficient context. The museum assumes visitors’ knowledge of the red terror as well as when and why it occurred. An introductory placard could easily provide this information and thus make the museum more meaningful to foreign visitors.
Written 10 March 2020
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Cristina
Rome, Italy4 contributions
Nov 2019
It's a highly educational space with knowledgeable staff, but the presentation really needs an update and better English translations.
As others, I agree it's a powerful place that tells an important part of Ethiopian history; but the experience would be tenfold better if the collection was presented in a far more clearer manner.
Still worth a visit!
As others, I agree it's a powerful place that tells an important part of Ethiopian history; but the experience would be tenfold better if the collection was presented in a far more clearer manner.
Still worth a visit!
Written 28 July 2020
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NataliaRos
New York, NY191 contributions
June 2023 • Family
Excellent and very important small museum and insight into events that inform much of Ethiopia today. Curb your expectations: this is not a well-funded, glitzy museum, but rather a more shoestring effort to transmit to the world a tale that is not popular with many state authorities. There was a FANTASTIC English speaking guide there, and we benefited so much from his context. This was very reminiscent of the Tuol Sleng museum in Phnom Penh, also chronicling death and atrocities and heroic resistance. A visit need not take longer than 40 minutes--and you can then head uphill to the lovely Addis Ababa museum just up the steps from it. Highly recommended.
Written 4 July 2023
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Ayman A.A
Amman, Jordan53 contributions
Feb 2020
I walked all the way from my hotel to visit this museum. The museum is super small and old. The staff were almost sleeping and the electricity were down, so no light to see or read anything. I recommend calling before going and make sure to make other plans on this day!
Written 28 May 2020
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NRP57
St Lucia51 contributions
May 2022
I am living in Addis and have visited twice this year. A sobering part of history and well worth a visit. However, since some disorder after Ramadan in mid 2022 the museum has be significantly damaged, has not been repaired and as of yesterday (Mid July 2022) is still closed.
Written 25 July 2022
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Cassandra Tesch
Berkeley, CA151 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
This museum is free and was created by a surviving Mother who lost her sons during the red terror. This is a small but also important historical landmark that highlights an important and also horrible moment in modern Ethiopian history. It’s it’s conveniently located below the Addis Ababa museum at Meskel Square.
Written 3 January 2024
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Efi K
Athens, Greece31 contributions
Feb 2020
I visited the museum in february 2020. I found it very interesting. It's not a typical museum. Through photos and other materials introduces visitors to a terrible period of ethiopia's history. You learn a lot, you think a lot, you get a little sad but it's worth visiting.
Written 1 March 2020
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EFI Kont
1 contribution
Feb 2020
I found a very interesting experience this visit. Historical facts together with photos and other materials create a special and unique atmosphere. You become a little sad but i recommend it very much. No entrance fee , only by donation
Written 29 February 2020
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Blue Sapphire Ethiopia Tours
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia519 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Hey everyone don't forgets to visit red terror museum you can visit the previous government history just don't missing this
Cheers
Cheers
Written 21 November 2018
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SCOTT E
Bennington, Nebraska
how much is a ticket to get into the Martyr Monument
Written 18 January 2024
Does anybody have information about the business hours? Is it open daily ? Thank you !
Written 20 March 2017
I have been informed by Ethiopian colleagues that the museum is open daily from 08:30 to 17:00.
Its really worth a visit.
Written 21 March 2017
How long do tours through the museum last? I.e., how much time should I allot for this museum?
Written 8 July 2016
Our visit with a guide lasted less than an hour. Of course it can be longer if you spend more time at each panel.
Written 9 July 2016
Turatsinze C
Kigali Province, Rwanda
What is the cost/ price to visit the museum?
Written 27 March 2015
The museum is free but you can drop something in the donation box placed by the exit.
Written 28 March 2015
Jayesh1692
Nairobi, Kenya
Hi there seem to be two venues. Which one is better from serenity and tourist attraction point of view. Also there seems to be a indian restaurant near one point...can you elaborate pro and cons of both venues...is room tarrif same . I will be booking through expedia
Written 23 December 2014
There is only one Red Terror Museum. It is near a big area where most of the buses are. There is also a restaurant nearby.
The main museum is the best to see. They do not charge an entry fee. But you are asked to make a donation. At the end of the tour to the Red Terror Museum and to the tour guide. The suggested donation is 200 birr for the tour or $10 usd and 100 to 200 birr for the tour guide. It is better to have to tour guide because you get so much more out of the museum.
In terms of restaurants. Not far away are many other restaurants....so of course if you go to a restaurant near the museum. It might be like most other high traffic areas where they charge more. But please keep in mind the prices in Addis Ababa are not high. So if it is a matter of time and seeing more for that day. Then you are better off going to a restaurant nearby. So that your day can be more full.
I am not sure about the second Red Terror Museum you are referring to.
I hope my explanation helps.
Written 23 December 2014
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