https://en.sputniknews.africa/20250524/ethiopias-national-museum-unveils-stunning-makeover-1073441387.html
Ethiopia's National Museum Unveils Stunning Makeover
Ethiopia's National Museum Unveils Stunning Makeover
Sputnik Africa
Ethiopia's National Museum Unveils Stunning Makeover 24.05.2025, Sputnik Africa
2025-05-24T17:51+0200
2025-05-24T17:51+0200
2025-05-24T18:05+0200
sub-saharan africa
ethiopia
east africa
museums
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e9/05/18/1073441223_0:0:1281:720_1920x0_80_0_0_d85bbdb109f0f590e0119dde660c7c69.jpg
Ethiopia's National Museum Unveils Stunning MakeoverAfter a visionary eight-year transformation, Ethiopia’s legendary National Museum—established in 1965—has reopened its doors, unveiling a dazzling new chapter for heritage and art.The museum's sweeping makeover, both inside and out, was funded by a $459,000 investment, with an additional $651,000 allocated for the expansion and beautification of its grounds.Externally, the building has been meticulously restored, with a new waterproof brick foundation installed to ensure durability and protection. Internally, the museum's prehistoric gallery has been revitalized, prominently featuring the iconic 3.2-million-year-old skeleton of Lucy.
ethiopia
east africa
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
2025
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
News
en_EN
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
ethiopia, east africa, museums
ethiopia, east africa, museums
Ethiopia's National Museum Unveils Stunning Makeover
17:51 24.05.2025 (Updated: 18:05 24.05.2025) Ethiopia's National Museum Unveils Stunning Makeover
After a visionary eight-year transformation, Ethiopia’s legendary National Museum—established in 1965—has reopened its doors, unveiling a dazzling new chapter for heritage and art.
The museum's sweeping makeover, both inside and out, was funded by a $459,000 investment, with an additional $651,000 allocated for the expansion and beautification of its grounds.
Externally, the building has been meticulously restored, with a new waterproof brick foundation installed to ensure durability and protection. Internally, the museum's prehistoric gallery has been revitalized, prominently featuring the iconic 3.2-million-year-old skeleton of Lucy.
