It wasn't actually Rimbaud's house but is contemporary with his stay there and gives a feel to what it must have been like living as a trader in this fascinating city.

Old and historical place. Harar still a lovely city.

It’s a beautiful building in Jegol, house of form French poet Arthur Rimbaud who was given shelter in Harar. There was photos of the old Harar taken by Rimbaud which is the major attraction. You will see how much has changed or remained. Take a nice walk around and on all the floors to get a wholesome experience. The building has a beautiful souvenir shop too if you want to buy decorative & colour handmade baskets. I was disappointed that there was no guide per say to walk us through different parts of the museum.

It is a hidden gem in the heart harar. If you love history it is a must visit place.

I didn't know about the artist before coming here.

I am in Harar, following in the footsteps of the man with the soles of wind (as Paul Verlaine defined him to whom he was linked by a passionate yet turbulent love affair). Arthur Rimbaud. How amazing!! Numb sunflower, precocious talented boy, passionate explorer of the unknown through the debauchery of the senses and the search for a language that could modify reality, at 21 he decides to leave France, his lover, his way of life and poetry , to search for new objective realities. He continues to explore the unknown, but in a different way. He no longer modifies reality with his imagination but goes in search of new realities. He lived in Belgium, England, Indonesia (enlisted with the Dutch troops), moved to Aden, then to Harar (Abyssinia, today Ethiopia). He knew Arabic, Amharic and Omorian, became a skilled trader and was the first white man to explore the Odagen. He maintains relations with King Menelik (the one who defeated the Italians in their first attempt at colonization). Outspoken and upright, he lives indigenously in Ethiopia, where he is much loved. While he was in Harar, his fame as a poet of bold metaphor and evocative language exploded in France (and then throughout the world). He won't care, fame doesn't matter to him. He continues to live in Harar, but an illness (the same one from which his sister died at 17) strikes him. He has to return to Marseille, his leg is amputated. But it's too late, the gangrene is already in circulation. He dies at 37 years old. He leaves us his example of a traveler, of an explorer of love and the unknown. He leaves us his poems. His last words, to his sister: I will go underground, you will walk in the sun.

History shows that Harer in Eastern Ethiopia, was founded around 8th century. Oral tradition has it that there were 7 clans who United together to protect themselves from Enemies and Established Harer city. The name Harer is believed to be given by Sheik Abader Oumer Al Rida: à religious leader, Imir of Harer between 1000-1020 and again 1065-1066). Others say : the name Harer was taken from the ancient Harla people who are believed to be the ancestors of the present Hareri peoples Source: Authority for Research & Conservation of cultural heritage: June 2013 Other than it’s fortified Jugol walls, Harer city combines typical Hareri houses, building structures influenced by Indian, Turkish , Italian and Moorish architecture

One of the recommended musium in harar you can see photos of harar in the late 18th century, poets of a french man arthur rambuid in english and french also in amharic other thinges you can find a baskets in the musium especial hareri basket and jeweleries .

There are not many exhibits

It was really interesting but what was so good is the hospitality.

The old wooden mansion is quaint and beautiful. I had to wait about 30 minutes for the manager to come, but it is a place worth visiting if you come to Harar.

The city of Harar is exciting and amazing. This museum is only interesting if you are an admirer of the poet. The photos he takes are interesting.

Very interesting historical house

Harer is the most colorful and beautiful city in eastern Ethiopia

Run down. Not much artefacts. Enjoyed the architecture of the nice house though.