Museum
National Palace Museum
The former Jubilee Palace of Haile Selassie, open to the public since June 2025
- Entry fee
- ETB 300 standard ticket, ETB 1,000 premium ticket (2025)
- Hours
- Wed to Mon 9:00 to 17:00
- Area
- Kazanchis
The National Palace Museum is the former Jubilee Palace of Haile Selassie in Addis Ababa. It opened in June 2025. A standard ticket is ETB 300.
Good for
- Visitors
- Groups
- Open to the public since 17 June 2025
- Standard ticket ETB 300, premium ticket ETB 1,000 (2025)
- Closed on Tuesday
- Car museum, royal objects and diplomatic gifts
- Palace built in 1955 for the Silver Jubilee of Haile Selassie
The National Palace Museum is in the National Palace, on Menelik II Avenue near Kazanchis. The palace was built in 1955 and was first called the Jubilee Palace. The name marked the Silver Jubilee of Emperor Haile Selassie.
History
The emperor made the palace his main home after 1960. In September 1974 officers of the Derg read him the statement that removed him from power in the palace library. Later the palace became the home of the president of Ethiopia.
The palace was renovated and then opened to the public as a museum on 17 June 2025.
What to see
The museum shows royal objects and gifts that other countries gave to Ethiopia. There is a car museum and a section about the old palace. The palace grounds cover 27 hectares.
Entry fee
A standard ticket costs ETB 300 in 2025. A premium ticket costs ETB 1,000.
Opening hours
The museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Tuesday for maintenance.
Getting there
The gate is on Menelik II Avenue, opposite Africa Hall. The Hilton and Kazanchis are a short walk away.
Good to know
Allow two hours. Tuesday is the closed day, so plan the visit for another day of the week.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a ticket for the National Palace Museum?
A standard ticket costs ETB 300 in 2025. A premium ticket costs ETB 1,000.
When is the National Palace Museum open?
The museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Tuesday for maintenance.
What was the National Palace before?
It was the Jubilee Palace of Emperor Haile Selassie, built in 1955. Later it was the home of the president of Ethiopia.
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Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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