Dessie Museum Renovation

This project will support the complete renovation of the Dessie Museum in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, which was destroyed during conflict in 2021.

Through a combination of physical interventions to restore and upgrade museum facilities, community focussed heritage trainings and a collections growth initiative to replace damaged and lost objects, the museum will reopen and continue as an important regional centre for culture and education.

Project Details

Location: Ethiopia, Eastern Africa, Africa Organiser(s): Ethiopian Heritage Fund Project partner(s): 1.Ethiopian Heritage Conservation Authority (EHCA) 2. Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and city Development 3. Wollo University 4. Amhara Region Culture and Tourism Bureau 5. Dessie Culture and Tourism Department Funder(s): British Council Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS Funding received: £ 400,018.71 Commencement Date: 12/2022 Project Status: Active
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Dessie Museum Renovation

This project will support the complete renovation of the Dessie Museum in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, which was destroyed during conflict in 2021.

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