Abdela Sherif Museum is a small private museum in Harar, set in a mansion associated with Haile Selassie's childhood years. Its collection is dense and uneven, with local artifacts, manuscripts, weapons, household objects, and historical material packed into the rooms.
It is best visited with someone who can explain what you are looking at. Without context the displays can feel dusty, but with a guide the museum adds useful detail to Harar's layered history and culture.