The Ethiopian Museums Support Association (EMSA) is a non- governmental, independent organization established to assist Ethiopian museums and museum professionals in Ethiopia.. It was registered as an indigenous non-governmental body (Reg. no 2202) by the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice in July 2005. It runs its work from its office in Addis Ababa.

EMSA’s concept was born out of an awareness that despite the great diversity and richness of the cultural/heritage sector in Ethiopia , much remains to be done to develop and promote its usefulness both internally and externally. Museums play a significant role as depositories of this national asset and need to be supported by the Government, the public, individuals as well as non-governmental organizations. EMSA was established to contribute its share to such national endeavor.

VISION

‘EMSA works for the institutional and professional development of museums to enable them preserve and promote Ethiopia’s cultural heritage and uplift its people both culturally and economically’.