National Palace Museum Officially Opens Its Doors to the Public











Addis Ababa — June 17, 2025

The National Palace Museum in Addis Ababa, renovated and inaugurated four months ago, is now officially open to the public, marking a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s efforts to promote cultural tourism.

Mitku Deresa, Director General of the Palace Administration, announced that the museum is open for public visits starting today. The museum welcomes visitors every day from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., except on Tuesdays when it remains closed for maintenance.

Visitors can choose between two types of entry tickets: a standard ticket priced at 300 birr and a premium ticket available for 1,000 birr.

The Director emphasized that the renovation of the National Palace is part of a broader government initiative aimed at strengthening Ethiopia’s tourism sector over the past seven years. The restoration process, he noted, was carried out with great care to preserve the historic and cultural significance of the palace while making it accessible to all citizens.

The museum offers a wide array of exhibits, including a car museum, a special section dedicated to the former palace, various royal artifacts, and diplomatic gifts from nations around the world. These exhibits have been carefully curated to enrich the visitor experience.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum grounds include entertainment facilities and visitor amenities. Spanning a total of 27 hectares, the palace complex is also undergoing further expansion with large-scale new construction projects underway to enhance its infrastructure.

The opening of the National Palace Museum represents a significant step forward in preserving Ethiopia’s heritage while inviting both locals and tourists to engage with the nation’s rich history.