I visited Zoma Museum in Addis Ababa today for the second time. I find it still interesting and worth visiting especially for visitors who want not frequently visited but nice places in Addis Ababa. The art reflected on the mud (dirt) wall is fantastic and inspirational. Zoma Museum also has a spacious garden to learn about Ethiopia’s plants. You can also spot few interesting birds. We saw the nice-looking Paradise Fly Catcher. One thing I recommend to improve is to hire engaging tour guide who knows all about the museum and botany very well and explain in good English.

Zoma is such a beautiful place, but it also represents the hope that so many of us have for Addis Ababa. With so little green space and parks in the city, it’s no wonder that locals and foreigners alike flock to this place. We all hope for more places like this. We hope for clean rivers and clean air, places of natural beauty, and spaces where our kids are free to run and play. In fact, my wife feels like she can now survive in the big city, knowing that she can regularly retreat to Zoma. The customer service has also been great. My family experienced a challenge and reported it. Someone in leadership got back to us right away and resolved our situation. The willingness to listen to us and the promptness at addressing our situation is a model as to how customers should be valued. Finally, I’m looking forward to what Zoma is becoming. It is already a great place, but it has some areas in which it could improve/grow. In talking with one of the leaders, it seems like much more is in store. And again, this gives me hope. I’m glad I’m a member!

This is a beautiful arboretum with a variety of colorful trees and plants. It has lovely flowing water and multiple pathways to wander. Birds flock to the flowers of nectar and the seeds and there is a choice of two patio areas for drinks and snacks. It is peaceful to just sit and relax. One would never know one is in a crowded city.

Though it's called a museum - it 's not. One small room with some paintings by local artist. Food takes alot of time to come out from the kitchen. Staff needs more training to take orders and execute. I ordered double whiskey, they poured me a single and claimed its the double. It is a OK place to take kids out - but it is not worth the entrance fee they charge. Not worth it - just a one time visit place to see what they offer. Disappointing! BG

Nice but not a museum. I think there was a mismatch of expectations but the staff seemed quite confused when I asked for some information or where the exhibitions were! Probably nice for children, less so for curious adults. You could sit and read a book I guess.

The place is lovely pleanty of green and fresh aire. But why they don't sell the vegetables? I have seen around salad, zucchini, Tomato and they sell only sellers and rosemary!!!! I can't believe they have so abondance and the do not sell it out. Restaurant not at the level of the original Bettucci. Food was not good and pizza not available

Visitors and residents of Addis Ababa with young children often find it challenging to find reasonably priced, suitable, safe green -space, holiday-season edutainment options. Fortunately, Zoma Museum is one of the excellent exceptions, and after today’s visit, I will place it in my top 3 recommendations for parents with young children visiting or living in Addis Ababa. My party of 3 adults and 2 young children found the under 600 Birr entry price quite reasonable, especially as we had just forked out 2400 to visit Unity Park 2 days before. Foreigners will breathe a sigh of relief not to be gouged with an additional fee like in so many of the cities quality attractions. After some fascinating photography and artwork amidst a lush tropical ambiance, my children immediately gravitated to the art cabin where developmentally appropriate-sized furniture and ample art supplies were available for small children to create, collaborate, communicate and connect. We had to drag the kids kicking and screaming out of the art hut but they soon settled down when they heard the Christmas music and saw other children enjoying sliding, jumping, twirling, blowing bubbles, etc on the central green space area, which featured inflatable jumping equipment, pictures with Santa, and of course, plenty of vendors to help separate that hard earned cash form parents pockets! Continuing on our merry way, we found ourselves surrounded by more lush greenery behind the central area as we entered the edible garden area. As an educator myself, I found the edible classroom concept particularly interesting and my children marveled at the numerous garden setups during our tour of the garden. The young students who attend the Zoma Museum school are truly fortunate indeed. After our garden tour we continued wandering around the many pathways and taking in all the scenery. Unlike so many other venues in the city, bathrooms at Zoma were plentiful and exceedingly clean. Overall, it was a wonderful afternoon of engaging developmentally appropriate, culturally informative entertainment. Zoma Museum. especially during their special seasonal event days is simply a must-see and must-do for all parents with young children in Addis Ababa!

I visited Zoma Museum in Addis Ababa today. It is very interesting and different from other museums in Addis Ababa. Visitors of Addis Ababa who want to see something unique has to visit Zoma Museum. This private museum is about 12,000 square meters in area. It has few houses which serve as meeting hall, library, restaurant, and etc The best part of these houses is the art displayed on the external part of the mud wall. The wall is made of wooden frame and plastered with red soil mud mixed with straw. Zoma Museum in Addis Ababa has also a wide botanical garden. It is a great place to learn about Ethiopian plants – spices, fruits, vegetables, etc. Most plants are labeled with their Amharic, English and Scientific names. At the end of our visit, we stopped at outdoor café. I loved the ginger water prepared from ginger they grow. I learnt they use their own vegetables, fruits, etc from their own garden for what they serve at the restaurant. Entrance fee is 100 Ethiopian Birr for both locals and foreign visitors per person. If visitors want tour guide, there is an extra 100 ETB. Enjoy something different in Addis Ababa!

The taxi driver had to ask people in the location where exactly the Zoma Museum could be found, there was just a very small sign, then down a small lane to the entrance. 100 birr entrance. Its not exactly a 'museum', but it is excellent, very well laid out. Very clean and tidy. The buildings have amazing designs made out of traditional cow dung applications. There is a small shop selling an array of tasteful, well made items. Two cafe's - we had lunch there and it was delicious, so was the lemon and honey water. The many different types of herbs and vegetables was interesting, they seem to be extending the area which is positive, involving the local community. There is a large school which appears well equipped. And their cows are in prime condition, my husband who is a vet was very impressed! It was an oasis of calm away from the city noise. I truly hope that Zoma goes from strength to strength but it needs to advertise itself to make it the number one destination in Addis which I think it has the potential to be.

It is an amazing green space with fantastic cultural events and the most wonderful people to hang out with in Addis! I have spent few months in Addis and I very much missed peaceful green spaces to get out. The Zoma Museum made me feel I finally found THE PLACE to breath and enjoy the most cultural and forward thinking company in the city. I am very much looking forward to return!