Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum የቀይ ሽብር መታሰቢያ ሙዚየም

Not for everyone. The purpose of the museum seems to be focussed more on shock and horror rather than sharing a historical perspective. Many photos of torture, death, starvation and the like. There is a very nice English speaking guide available for those who dare to enter. Ticket price is by donation. Plan for approx 30mins.

Very interesting museum about the dark past of Ethiopian history. The caretaker took me on a tour and had some horrifying experiences to share; highly recommended! Free entry, but a donation is expected since the government does not support the place

Very interesting museum about an unfortunate time in history. It would be nice to see a consistent upkeep of this place. I went to visit in December of 2022. The entrance had no glass/windows, no lights on the inside, & someone on the outside asking for money to be my guide. I turned the guy down and went inside on my own.

The Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum is a powerful reminder of the struggles endured by those under oppressive regimes. The exhibits document the impact of the Red Terror in Ethiopia and provide a sobering look at the unconscionable acts of violence and injustice inflicted upon citizens of Ethiopia. The museum is incredibly poignant and serves as a platform to deliver an important message: those who have suffered under a violent government have a voice and it must be heard. Additionally, it is free to enter, making it an accessible place to learn and remember. Apart from the physical museum, there is much to be learned from discussions with locals. It is important to gain insight from those who lived through the Red Terror and can provide multiple perspectives on the political situation at the time. It is equally as important to speak to the younger generations and understand their views of life today in comparison. The museum, plus conversations with those affected, offer a deeper understanding of the past and the present.

Tragic history of Ethiopia. It's worth a visit and especially to take a guided tour. My tour guide was personally affected by the red terror and it was a very emotional tour. It takes less than half an hour and it's based on donations.

It’s a small, simple museum. It’s more of a memorial than a museum. It has problems with illumination and the content is grim. But there are some quality documentary artifacts and a some simple highlights. It take less than 20 minutes. The staff are kind and the entry is free. Narration, background or explanation would be helpful to better contextualise the space.

Quiet and underrated museum about the horror of the Mengistu regime in the 1970‘s. The lovely guide gave me tour of the museum, showed me the injuries he obtained while being tortured as a political prisoner, and showed me the picture of his brother who was murdered by the then Provisional Regime DERG. A timely reminder of what can happen when ruthless dictators take over the reign.

I only gave 5 stars because of the importance of this place. It’s not Gouvernement financed and is in a bad shape. Relying solely on donations this place is in dire need of it. I met a guide who explains one everything about those dark times in Ethiopia and the struggle and poverty of the Ethiopian 🇪🇹 poeple. Please support.