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Zoma Museum
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Museum
Zoma Museum
Art museum and garden in Mekanisa, built of mud and straw
- Entry fee
- ETB 150 for adults, ETB 25 for children under 12 (fee schedule of April 2020)
- Hours
- Tue to Sun 9:00 to 18:30
- Area
- Mekanisa
Zoma Museum is an art museum and garden in Mekanisa, Addis Ababa. The artist Elias Sime built it of mud and straw. It is closed on Monday.
Good for
- Families
- Visitors
- Opened on 23 March 2019 in Mekanisa
- Buildings made of mud and straw
- Edible garden, library and amphitheatre
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 18:30
- Founded by Elias Sime and Meskerem Assegued
Facilities
- Parking
- Cafe on site
- Wheelchair access
- Outdoor seating
Zoma Museum is in Mekanisa, in the south-west of Addis Ababa. The artist Elias Sime and the curator Meskerem Assegued founded it. The museum opened on 23 March 2019.
What to see
The buildings are made of mud and straw, in the way houses are built in the Ethiopian countryside. The artist shaped patterns into the walls by hand. Gallery spaces show art. Between the buildings there is an edible garden, where the museum grows vegetables and herbs.
The site also has an elementary school, a children's centre, a library and an amphitheatre. The listing of the museum names a cafe and a restaurant.
Entry fee
The museum fee schedule of April 2020 gives ETB 150 for an adult, ETB 25 for a child under 12, ETB 90 for a student with an identity card and ETB 100 for a person over 65. Ask for the price of this year at the gate.
Opening hours
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:30. It is closed on Monday.
Getting there
The museum is in Mekanisa, in Nefas Silk Lafto. Go by car or taxi. The entrance, the toilets and the car park have wheelchair access.
Good to know
Allow two hours. Children can walk in the garden. Call +251 90 427 1503 to ask about the school and about group visits.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Zoma Museum open?
Zoma Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:30. It is closed on Monday.
What is Zoma Museum made of?
The buildings are made of mud and straw. The artist Elias Sime shaped patterns into the walls by hand.
How much is the entry fee at Zoma Museum?
The fee schedule of April 2020 gives ETB 150 for an adult and ETB 25 for a child under 12. Ask for the price of this year at the gate.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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