Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
Museum Museum in Addis Ababa commemorating Red Terror victims
The Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa documents the Derg era with exhibits, trial records and memorials; visitors come to study Ethiopia’s recent political history and human-rights archives.
The Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum is a memorial and museum in Addis Ababa that commemorates victims of the Red Terror carried out by the Derg military government in Ethiopia. It documents the arrests, detentions and executions of that period and honors the memory of those killed.
Exhibits include photographs, personal effects, documentary materials and memorial displays that record the history and human cost of the late 1970s repression. The site functions both as a museum and as a public memorial for descendants and the wider public.
The museum is located in Addis Ababa and is part of the capital’s network of museums and memorials addressing modern Ethiopian history.
- Subject matter: Commemorates victims of the Red Terror campaign carried out by the Derg military government in 1977-1978 and displays personal items, documents and memorial materials related to that period.
Tips for Visiting Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum #
- Visit early in the morning when the memorial grounds and exhibits are quieter-this gives you space to read displays and reflect before school groups or tour groups arrive.
- Ask at reception about any rules on photography and about on-site guides or printed timelines; the museum covers recent national history and staff can point out the most important exhibits to understand the context.
Best Time to Visit Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum #
Visit this indoor museum on a weekday morning when crowds are smallest.
Weather & Climate near Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum #
Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 8°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1111 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (258 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and mostly sunny skies.
