The function of the National Museum of Eritrea is to promote Eritrean history, both within the country and abroad.

The emperor Haile Selassie agreed to a federation at first, created from a referendum combining them, but later changed course and in 1962 made it into the 14th province of the country under centralist rule.

[3] The museum was established in 1992 in the national capital of Asmara,[4] following Eritrea's independence the year before.

The museum stores historical artifacts of Eritrea, and exhibits cultural items and collections from local sites.

[4] Due to the exigencies of border war and the political instability, the museum was in a state of neglect as of 2010.