Museum
Ethiopian Science Museum
Ring-shaped science and technology museum with a dome theatre at Arat Kilo
- Hours
- Thu to Tue 9:00 to 17:00
- Area
- Arat Kilo
The Ethiopian Science Museum is a ring-shaped museum at Arat Kilo, Addis Ababa. It has interactive displays and a dome theatre with 200 seats.
Good for
- Families
- Visitors
- Groups
- Inaugurated on 4 October 2022
- Ring-shaped main building on a site of 6.78 hectares
- Dome Theatre with up to 200 seats
- Open 9:00 to 17:00, closed on Wednesday
- Interactive displays on robotics, health care and data
Facilities
- Parking
- Cafe on site
- Wheelchair access
The Ethiopian Science Museum is at Arat Kilo, next to Friendship Park and Unity Park. Its full name is the Ethiopia Museum of Art and Science. It was inaugurated on 4 October 2022.
What to see
The site covers 6.78 hectares and has two buildings. The main building is a ring. The exhibition hall shows science and technology with interactive displays. The themes are health care, finance, cyber security, mapping, data, manufacturing and robotics.
The second building is the Dome Theatre. It is a three-dimensional cinema. It is 24 metres high and seats up to 200 people.
Opening hours
The museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00 on every day except Wednesday. It is closed on Wednesday.
Getting there
The museum is on Niger Street at Arat Kilo. Unity Park, Friendship Park and Abrehot Library are a short walk away.
Good to know
Allow one and a half hours. The hands-on displays suit school-age children. Tomoca has a coffee shop at the museum. The entrance, the toilets and the car park have wheelchair access.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Ethiopian Science Museum open?
The museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00 on every day except Wednesday.
What is the Dome Theatre?
The Dome Theatre is a three-dimensional cinema next to the main building. It is 24 metres high and seats up to 200 people.
Does the Science Museum suit children?
Yes. The interactive displays suit school-age children.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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