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The National Museum of Ethiopia, also referred to as the Ethiopian National Museum, is a national museum in Ethiopia. It is located in the capital, Addis Ababa, near the Addis Ababa University's graduate school.
attractions: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa University | Natural Sciences Campus, Ambassador Mall, Lion Park, Yekatit 12 Monument ( የካቲት 12 መታሰብያ ሐውልት ), Anbessa Gibi Park | 6 kilo | አንበሳ ግቢ ፓርክ | 6 ኪሎ, The Zoological Natural History Museum, Friendship Park Children's Center, Piasa, Miyazya 27 Victory Statue, restaurants: Romina Restaurant | 4 Kilo, Meskott Culinary Experience, KOBA Patisserie & Bakery - 4 Kilo Branch, Tesfa Coffee | ተስፋ ቡና | 5 kilo, Armenian Club, Seble Fish and Restaurant | 4 Kilo | ሰብለ አሳና ሬስቶራንት | 4 ኪሎ, Mamokacha Piassa - Novis | ማሞ ካቻ ፒያሳ - ኖቪስ, Tea Room Pastry and restaurant, Yobez Traditional Restaurant, Tomoca coffee | Abrehot Library | ቶሞካ ቡና | አብረሆት ቤተ መፃህፍት
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The National Museum of Ethiopia, also referred to as the Ethiopian National Museum, is a national museum in Ethiopia. It is located in the capital, Addis Ababa, near the Addis Ababa University's graduate school.
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Underwhelming. It had some interesting exhibits, but it's VERY small. If you're a fast reader, you can get through the museum in an hour, literally reading everything. If something stands out or you have a tour guide to go over some nuance, maybe you can spend a bit more time. But it's VERY small. The unfortunate reality is that, like many museums in developing nations, they don't hold or display many of the quality pieces from their culture. Instead those important pieces tend to be scattered across museums in western countries. The museum itself is very rundown. Architecture and interior is not kept up. Maybe they don't have funding, but I think it's a shame to not invest in making something like this more beautiful. A national museum should sparkle, but instead things are covered in dust and grime and unfinished or shoddy construction. The pieces inside are also not particularly impressive and the exhibits are not well curated. They could do so much more with the space but fail to. The temporary exhibition building was in ruins. Most of the aesthetic problems in the main building could be solved by having local artisans fix up the space in exchange for allowing and promoting temporary exhibits of their work. Eg worn down rugs and unpainted areas...certainly there are locals who could help solve this problem.
Michael GoodmanMichael Goodman
110
National Museum of Ethiopia holds many interesting exhibits which includes Ethiopia rich history and unique cultures and collections of art and artifacts not to forget one of world best known the oldest human fossil "LUCY" that anyone must see. Ethiopia traces it's history as Country back 3,000 years and is only African Country that has never colonised in the mid 1970's. Ethiopia is an old country beyond all imaginations date back over 3,000 years with more than 80 ethnic groups with their language, culture, and traditions. Lucy is the partial skeleton found at Hadar in Afar region of Ethiopia. Lucy's fossil is about 3.2 million years old and none of Lucy's bones were duplicates. Lucy found on Nov 24th, 1974. Lucy got her name from a Beatles song titled “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” which was heard at the camp the night they first discovered the fossils.She was discovered by American paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and Tom Gray.Lucy’s size, 1.1 meters tall and weighing 64 pounds confirm that she is a woman since later fossil discoveries established that the males of A. afarensis were much larger than the females. Highly recommended for anyone who plan to travel to Ethiopia to visit the National Museum of Ethiopia.
Ileni TIleni T
40
The museum is worth visiting if you're in Addis Ababa and have extra time, but overall it is not well organized and it's a bit underwhelming, especially as a national museum for a country that has such a long and rich history as Ethiopia. There are unique pieces important to the history of Ethiopia but many are not well-preserved, are unlabeled, and the museum did not provide history and context for a lot of what they were displaying. The most impressive displays were the fossil remains of early humans and I thought this section was presented much better, with much better explanations. Unfortunately, at least when I visited, the majority of fossils on display were fakes, with signs hung saying that the real fossils were elsewhere in the museum being studied. Looking at a copy of Lucy is not the same as looking at Lucy, so as necessary as it may be for preservation or study or what have you, I did feel a little cheated.
Michael MirandaMichael Miranda
60
The National Museum of Ethiopia is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Ethiopia's rich history and culture. Located in the heart of Addis Ababa, it houses an incredible collection of artifacts, including the famous fossil remains of Lucy, one of the oldest human ancestors. The museum offers a deep dive into Ethiopia's prehistoric era, as well as exhibits on ancient kingdoms, art, and more recent history. The exhibits are well-organized, but the museum could benefit from better lighting and more detailed explanations in some sections. Despite this, the cultural significance of the items on display makes it a rewarding experience. The outdoor garden is also a peaceful spot to relax after exploring. Overall, the National Museum provides a valuable insight into Ethiopia’s heritage and is highly recommended for history enthusiasts and travelers alike.
fikru Tadessefikru Tadesse
20
The National Museum of Ethiopia is located in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. It is one of the oldest and largest museums in the country and houses a diverse collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the rich history and cultural heritage of Ethiopia. One of the most famous exhibits in the museum is the fossilized remains of "Lucy," a 3.2 million-year-old hominid skeleton that is one of the oldest and most complete hominid fossils ever discovered. The museum also features displays on Ethiopian art, culture, history, and archaeology, making it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating history of Ethiopia.
brhane hailubrhane hailu
10
A very important place to see and learn about the local culture. But for its maintenance and cleanliness, those who are responsible, do not know how patriotic they are working. As a national museum, and within the capital, many foreigners visit here. The condition of toilets here is so poor. Which is worse than outdoor public toilets. There is no water here. Not even a toilet flush, For which at any time a person can fall into an embarrassing situation. I think these things should be taken seriously. It is also a very important place to see, and learn about, the rest of the world.
MD REJAUL ISLAM VUYANMD REJAUL ISLAM VUYAN
20
Nearby Attractions Of National Museum of Ethiopia
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Addis Ababa University | Natural Sciences Campus
Ambassador Mall
Lion Park
Yekatit 12 Monument ( የካቲት 12 መታሰብያ ሐውልት )
Anbessa Gibi Park | 6 kilo | አንበሳ ግቢ ፓርክ | 6 ኪሎ
The Zoological Natural History Museum
Friendship Park Children's Center
Piasa
Miyazya 27 Victory Statue
Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Addis Ababa University | Natural Sciences Campus
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Ambassador Mall
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Lion Park
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Nearby Restaurants Of National Museum of Ethiopia
Romina Restaurant | 4 Kilo
Meskott Culinary Experience
KOBA Patisserie & Bakery - 4 Kilo Branch
Tesfa Coffee | ተስፋ ቡና | 5 kilo
Armenian Club
Seble Fish and Restaurant | 4 Kilo | ሰብለ አሳና ሬስቶራንት | 4 ኪሎ
Mamokacha Piassa - Novis | ማሞ ካቻ ፒያሳ - ኖቪስ
Tea Room Pastry and restaurant
Yobez Traditional Restaurant
Tomoca coffee | Abrehot Library | ቶሞካ ቡና | አብረሆት ቤተ መፃህፍት
Romina Restaurant | 4 Kilo
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Meskott Culinary Experience
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KOBA Patisserie & Bakery - 4 Kilo Branch
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Tesfa Coffee | ተስፋ ቡና | 5 kilo
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