The Best place to see the pre-history and ethnography of the Country

I had the pleasure of visiting the National Museum of Ethiopia recently, and I must say it was a great experience. This place has a wealth of archaeological and cultural heritage for you to explore. It is a must visit place for anyone coming to Ethiopia. It offers an insight into the history and culture of the country and is a great way to understand the significance of the land. I highly recommend it to any traveller!

This is a place that you must visit during your stay at Addis Ababa, full of history, full of heritage, I like all items specially LUCY and outer yard art works.

Home of the famous prehistoric fossil Lucy (Dinknesh) and others. All the prehistoric fossils, different shapes of stone from the stone age are found in the basement. Art and artifacts are on the 1st, 2nd and 3 third floor. If you love post cards, you can get them for just 2 ETB from the 3rd floor. You can get books published during hailesilassie era for just 25 ETB.

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.

Great place to visit, so much to take in you probably need to go a few times and Lucy restaurant next door is good for lunch or dinner afterwards

Home of the world famous "Lucy". Unfortunately very dark and with poor lighting so the pieces do not get the exposure they deserve... Unfortunately, it is so gloomy that the exhibition pieces cannot be viewed well. Thus much potential is given away. Even with polarizing filter, wide angle fixed focal length and post processing the pictures are still quite dark. A pity considering the significance of the exhibits.

See the famous “Lucy” the over 3.2Million years old lady skeleton preserved to date. Meet the old century kings, artifacts: farm tools,clothing, warfare tool, cooking and cutlery, family setting and all. Various paintings are also assorted. The entrance fee charged is very very minimal and affordable

This museum is very informative and has plenty of rare and valuable items but it’s not preserved well. Also there are items that are not labeled so I wasn’t sure what I was looking at. It is dark and dusty inside. The staff are not very helpful. The ticket lady at the entrance wasn’t professional at all. Entrance is 30birr for locals and 50 for foreigners. Overall, for 50birr and 40 minutes of your time, it’s worth a visit.

If you're staying in Addis Ababa for a few days, it's worth visiting the national museum as it is the biggest museum in the city. The museum is divided into different sections, each focusing on one aspect of culture, nature, and history of Ethiopia. The building is from the 70s era and not much renovation has been done here. One can expect to spend a couple of hours for a visit.

The famous 'Lucy'. The entrance fee for foreigners was way too higher than for locals, but was that inevitable here in #Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

This museum is overall a worthwhile experience. It is packed with a range of historical local artifacts, not just the famous replica of Lucy. It was particularly interesting to see pieces related to Emperor Haile Selassie and other significant figures in Ethiopian history. However, some sections of the museum seemed less developed compared to the major attractions. I felt there could have been a richer representation of Ethiopia's deep history, but given the low entry fee of $1, it's a minor gripe. Overall, I think it's a place worth visiting if you're visiting town.

Honestly you’ll only spend an hour or less here. The basement floor is full of great fossilised remains from extinct beings and also houses the well known “Lucy”. We aren’t totally convinced that it’s actually her and not a replica though. The upper floors are filled with the usual museum artifices - pottery, royal outfits and furniture, jewellery etc. There are minimal English explanations though so you end up strolling through them pretty quickly. If you have the time, I’d pop in but otherwise give it a miss.

National museum of ethiopia have a vast collection of artifacts, ancient fossils like the famous Lucy and Ardi, it is a place that should be visited, you can see Ethiopia's cultures and heritage's in one place

Millions year old Lucy is found here. The cultural and heritage floor could have been displayed better. The cabinets needs to be opened and vacuumed once in a while.

The bigest Museum in Ethiopia so far, most of archiological findings in Ethiopia like Lucy, Homosapians Edaltu, Selam.. and so on plues anicent kings coins presented on the museum, highly recomanded on the list of visiting placed is capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.

(Translated by Google) First of all I can say; A larger building was selected for such work. Narrow, flat and small. Among the works exhibited in the museum of local folk costumes Ethiopia, you can come across thousands of years of traditional and skeletons and fossilized remains of hominids together with contemporary works. Upon arrival you need to pay a small fee. who have gone that far to visit this museum, Lucy and great to see the lack of Salem. (Original) Öncelikle şunu söyleyebilirim; böyle eserler için daha büyük bir bina seçilebilirdi. Dar, basık ve küçük. Müzede sergilenen eserler arasında Etiyopya yerel halkının kıyafetleri, geleneksel ve çağdaş eserleri ile beraber binlerce yıllık iskeletler ve hominidlerin fosilleşmiş kalıntılarına rastlayabilirsiniz. Girişte küçük bir ücret ödemeniz gerekiyor. Oralara kadar gitmisken bu müzeyi gezmemek, Lucy ve Salem'i görmemek büyük eksiklik.

The basement was very interesting with a representation of Selam and Lucy's bones. Some of the elements on display were unfortunately not lit. The first floor is interesting despite the lack of information on the artists names and the year of the paintings and sculptures. The second floor is very interesting and would benefit from additional information on the ethnic traditional dresses. Overall very good experience. It is sad the books at the boutique are out of print.

The garden around the building is very lush and beautiful, almost worth a visit on its own. The museum is quite nice - we especially liked the range of art displayed on the first floor. And of course, Lucy :)

Worth a visit to know the history if you have that much free time. The Museum seems to be poorly maintained. But they have collections which date back to ages. Both animal and human life can be understood. If you are a foreigner then do not talk to strangers who approach you as students.

Learning about Lucy in high school and college is one thing, having the opportunity to seeing the replica with my own eyes is on a whole different level. Very humbling to see this nation that holds so much history and still managed to be one of the few countries who avoided colonization. Ethiopia has so much to offer and the art and artifacts on display resonate the beauty of this land. I had a tour guide who was able to go indepth on numerous pieces which only increased my appreciation of the museum. I do recommend this if you want to see what a truly special place looks like.

An interesting spot to visit. Well laid out. Would be great to have a guide or even audio guides for additional information to really elevate the experience.

When I arrived at the Skylight Hotel, near the airport, the staff greeted me, saying, "Welcome Home." This what they often say to their guests, and the idea that we are all, in a sense, Ethiopians is something said by Ethiopian Airlines. When I went to this museum, I felt that. I was blessed to have a guide, which all the more enriched my experience. It is, however, not necessary to have a guide. There is information everywhere in English. A must go.

This was such a wonderful place to visit. I really like the history that is held in this museum and would visit again when I am in Ethiopia next year. The one thing that I did not enjoy was the state of some of the artifacts. If they keep them with all this dust they will not survive very long. We really need to donate some money here.

The National museum of Ethiopia, is located in the capital, Addis Ababa. The national museum exhibits prehistoric fossils, including Lucy.

It's a good chance for me to visit this museum.. I feel that we are as Egyptians are sharing the same culture and the history as well .. I will come to this place one more time.

It could be so much better if it had more funding. There are some very interesting pieces. It seems they are more focused on ancient archeology than Ethiopian history and I personally believe there is so much more Ethiopian history that could be shared.

Visit this place if you are interested in history and some 40 min time. Ground floor has Lucy’s bones and fossils of animals and humans.

Loved my visit to this museum, it's well organized, clean and staff is very professional. Lucy fossil is displayed here.

Proper first place to visit in 2014 Eth.C as the spirit of holidays due to our Ethiopian New Year, I figured to start from our very own National Museum of Ethiopia💚💛❤ Where I learnt about the rich culture and variety of my people's history that is preserved properly. It is a great experience, a walk through our history due to the exhibits and various collection of objects and materials of cultural, religious and historical importance. It was definitely an enjoyment as well as education for me.

The land of abbysinia and her rich cultural background, are on full display. The museum boasts several floors filled with archeological items found in Ethiopia. Written works and vast array of historical features are available for viewing. A must for anyone on a short visit to Addis.

The National Museum of Ethiopia is a worthwhile visit as its exhibits included the fossilized remains of early hominids, archaeological artefacts of Ethiopia, regalia and memorabilia from ancient rulers, like Emperor Haile Selassie and artwork ranging from traditional to contemporary. The crown jewel among these is the bones of the actual Lucy the hominid estimated aging about 3.5 million years.

You can find Lucy inside, along with others primate humans. A lot of history and explanations about evolution. Only 50 Birr for tourists

National Museum of Ethiopia is a great place having lots of cultural heritages of Ethiopia including the Lucy skeleton. I have been able to learn about my country's cultural and historical resources.

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.

Could probably skip. Although this was the highlight of our Ethiopia trip, we got to see a replica of Lucy. Beware the area “tour guides” will follow you around. Other than Lucy the museum is lacking. Worth the entry $1.

This was a major highlight in my visit to Addis. I got to know more about the rich history of the country; their kings, the struggle and wars fought. And I met Lucy and her lineage.

What a good reminder to everyone who might have forgotten that humanity started in Ethiopia. Worth taken time to visit.

The National Museum of Ethiopia, is located in the capital, Addis Ababa. The National Museum exhibits prehistoric fossils, including replicas of the famous early hominid known as Lucy, along with Ethiopian art and traditional crafts. These antiquarian relics and artefacts shows the history of Ethiopia from prehistoric times to the modern day. The most famous exhibit of the museum is the 3.5 million year-old skeleton of "'Lucy," the oldest hominid that has ever been found. The museum has 3 floors - from the basement, which houses the unique displays of Lucy - Dinqinesh's 3.5 million year old fossilized skeleton and palaeontology exhibits that contains fossilised evidence of some amazing extinct creatures, like the massive sabre-toothed feline Homotherium and the gargantuan savannah pig Notochoerus . The first floor houses artefacts, sculptures, tablets, dresses and other from all over Ethiopia, some dating to the early days of human civilization as well as focussing on the pre-Aksumite, Aksumite, Solomonic and Gonder periods. The second floor houses a huge collection of modern and traditional Ethiopian paintings and other sculptures including traditional weapons, jewellery, utensils, clothing and musical instruments. English-speaking guides are available at no charge although a they do appreciate a tip. This is a must experience for visitors to Addis Ababa.

Excellent museum in Addis Ababa that is cheap to enter. Expect to find historical artifacts from the Ethiopian Empire and bones from the hominid Lucy ~3.9 million years ago. They also have an Olmec head donated from Mexico. Amazing that the originals are on display with minimal security and there are priceless paintings on the top level with no glass protection

Low entry price and lack of suitable alternatives in this city make it a worthwhile visit. As per the pictures, there are some stunning artworks housed there, and other artifacts. The building is a bit rundown but other than that it was a pleasant stay.

(Translated by Google) This is the place where you can meet the origins of mankind, the remains of the oldest human ancestor,'Lucy'. 'Lucy', which was discovered by the river Awashi near the village of Hadar in the Afar Triangle in 1974, was a woman about 1m tall, about 20 years old, walked with two feet. It is believed to be the remains of human ancestors. The name “Lucy” is said to be derived from the Beatles’ song “Lucy in the sky with diamonds” that came out during a party to celebrate the night of discovery. (Original) 인류의 기원, 가장 오래된 인류 조상의 유골인 '루시'를 만나 볼 수 있는 곳입니다. 1974년 아파르 삼각지의 하다르 마을 근처 아와시 강가에서 발견된 ‘루시’는 신장 1m 가량의 20세 전후의 여성으로 두발로 서서 걸었으며 뇌의 용적은 400ml로 작았지만, 약 320만년 전에 생존한 것으로 추정되는 인류 조상의 유골이라고 합니다. ‘루시(Lucy)’라는 이름은 발견된 날 밤 기념으로 파티를 하던 중 흘러나온 비틀즈의 ‘Lucy in the sky with diamonds’ 노래에서 유래되었다고 합니다.

Nice place to visit

It was on December 2019. This museum is recommended to visit

The national museum of Ethiopia was established in 1944 and began its activities by exhibiting a few archaeological collections as well as some ceremonial costumes and ethnographic objects. The museum gradually improved and developed to its present standard as the country's leading national museum in 1966 and transferred to the building where it is located today.

(Translated by Google) Ethiopia Museum It is rich with very old historical information and includes the history of Abyssinia in general and all of Africa in particular. It is a wonderful museum, rich in information, and the spatial and temporal culture of the land and the African man in general deserves to visit and benefit from it. (Original) متحف اثيوبيا انه ثري بمعلومات تاريخية قديمة جدا وفيه لتاريخ الحبشة عموما وكل افريقيا خصوصا فهو متحف رائع وغني بالمعلومات والثقافة المكانية والزمانية للارض والإنسان الافريقي عموما يستحق الزيارة والاستفادة مما فيه.

(Translated by Google) Place. very. Beautiful and brings together an ancient history culture (Original) مكان. جدا. جميل ويجمع ثقافة تاريخ قديم

(Translated by Google) Interesting exhibitions (Original) Ciekawe ekspozycje

(Translated by Google) I went there alone, walking quite a bit to watch real life scenes in the city. It is not a flashy museum and the maintenance is not really of the best level, however the interior is interesting despite not having considerable dimensions. Of course it is enough to see Lucy's skeleton to be satisfied. For the importance of the find, a visit to this museum is essential. (Original) Ci sono andato da solo, camminando un bel po' per osservare scene di vita reale in città. Non è un museo appariscente e la manutenzione non è proprio del miglior livello, comunque l'interno è interessante pur non avendo dimensioni ragguardevoli. Naturalmente è sufficiente vedere lo scheletro di Lucy per rimanere soddisfatti. Per l'importanza del reperto la visita a questo museo è irrinunciabile.

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.

(Translated by Google) A museum that introduces you to the history of the Ethiopian state by the Gregorian date, the civilizations it passed through, and various sections of it. A museum that introduces you to the history of the Ethiopian state by the Gregorian date, the civilizations it passed through, and various sections (Original) متحف يعرفك على تاريخ الدوله الإثيوبية من قبل التاريخ الميلادي و الحضارات التي مرت عليها و أقسام متنوعهወደ ግሪካዊውያኑ ታሪክ ፣ ያስተላለፈውን ስልጣኔ እና የተለያዩ ክፍሎች የሚያስተዋውቅ ሙዚየም A museum that introduces you to the history of the Ethiopian state by the Gregorian date, the civilizations it passed through, and various sections

Museum is better than others in Ethiopia. Church is nice and grounds around it, too.

Lovely cathedral and the grounds are nice to walk around, but I do agree that charging 200Birr to enter a cathedral doesn't sit well with me. Even other museums and galleries in Addis ask for donations. Whilst 200Birr is not extortionate, I think the tour office try and overcompensate with offers for a free tour as part of the 200Birr payment. We took up the offer but I was not impressed by our guide who clearly had one too many during his lunch break (he confessed to drinking one but his breathe suggested otherwise). Again, alcohol consumption before entering a cathedral also does not sit well with me. Overall, a gorgeous cathedral that I think is well worth seeing but be warned about a few spoilers (if you're unlucky).

Museum was closed despite that it's supposed to be opened. No explanations. Don't bother going.

It is consist of historical and inspire objects.

Awesome place of interest. An area to get first-hand knowledge about the rich history of Ethiopia.

I had a chance to see it from entrancing till my last steps to leave the museum, I was bombarded with the Royal Dresses, the artifacts, the cultural instruments, the stools... I took my daughter when she was 3, so I'd show her what Ethiopian history is, but in middle our tour I completely forgot to tell her anything as I too was amazed, mesmerized and joyed with what I was seeing. I must visit again and give y'all pictures. Till then ✌️

4 Stars because of the great collection of hominid fossils, including the famous "Lucy" and the more recently discovered "Yellem." The hominid fossils are in the basement, and if you reallllly take your time and read every label and plaque, it might take all of 35 minutes to see all. If not for this (impressive) fossil collection, this museum would not be worth the 50 Birr admission.

I visit the museum for the 3rd time and it is under renovation. As always I love and impressed by our ancestors and archaeological finds of #landoforigins. Hoping that the renovation and new building really represent Ethiopian rich culture and tourism resources in magnificent way. the entrance ticket is really cheap for students and local residents.

National museum of Ethiopia , addis ababa contains many precious local archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton of a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis. But it is not preserves well. Entry fees is less than $1. Around 50 Ethiopian birr.

The museum is in good shape considering the recent problems in the country. It's worth a visit. It has 3 floors , one with prehistoric stuff and the other 2 with things that are more specifically related to Ethiopian history. The price was around 1€.

You can buy tickets directly on the entrance. I expected more from this place, called NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ETHIOPIA. It is obvious that they don’t care a lot about the museum, huge pieces of dust on shelves and artifacts. It doesn’t look good. And sometimes I felt like lack of information, you don’t understand what is what and what is the exact thing was used for. But the garden is nice.

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.

we visited the museum already some years ago and they have some pretty interesting exhibits, first of all the fossilized bones of „lucy“ / dinkinesh (displayed is the replica, the skeleton is preserved in the museum’s stash). shortly the section about the ethiopian antiquity was renewed and shines in new brightness. it tells the story of the aksumite kingdom up to the spreading of christianity and islam in medieval times (kingdoms and sultanates).

Organised. All pieces of history & art are properly displayed and details provided. Charge is very low 50 birr and I am Kenyan.

Start visiting Ethiopia from here you'll get clue about your visits.🇪🇹💚💛❤️👍

Don't expect to much. Upper floors are better. Entrance fee is 10 birr

Some great paintings and photos from history. Exciting building externally, but may need a bit of an update internally

MAreg ABEBE

Ethiopia

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(Translated by Google) very dirty, especially the toilet (Original) очень грязно, особенно туалет

It is bets museum in Ethiopia

(Translated by Google) I am always proud of my ethos (Original) በኢቶቤውይነቴ ሁሌም እያለሁም ሙቸም እኮራለሁ

This place is okay for peoples of the world because it is a showcase for the origin if human race and diversified cultural masterpieces.

(Translated by Google) ADANAN 123A (Original) ADANAN 123A

The museum houses Ethiopia's artistic treasures. It contains many precious local archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton of a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis. Recently added to the basement gallery is a display on Selam, found between 2000 and 2004. This archaic fossil is estimated to date to 3.3 million years ago. In 1936, the concept of a museum was first introduced in Ethiopia when an exhibition was opened, displaying ceremonial costumes donated by the Solomonic dynasty and their close associates. The current NME grew from the establishment of the Institute of Archaeology, which was founded in 1958. The institute was founded to promote and facilitate the archaeological research mission in the northern part of Ethiopia by French archaeologists.  Stone statue from Addi-Galamo, Tigray Region (dated 6th-5th century BCE), part of the National Museum's collection. The statue is inscribed with a phrase in South Arabian, "For God Grants a Child to Yamanat". The museum started its activities by exhibiting objects from these excavation missions. With the establishment of the Ethiopian Cultural Heritage Administration in 1976, the idea came up to open a National Museum, which was supported by the Government. The NME began to operate under the National Act which provides for the protection and preservation of antiquities, and has legislative authority governing all sites and monuments throughout the country of Ethiopia.  Ethiopian National Museum administration building, constructed in Italian style. Later, the National Museum diversified its activities and organised into three working department, i.e. the conservation department, the documentation department and the exhibition and research department. The NME at present has four main exhibition sections. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections. This area show the previously mentioned hominids. The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor shows art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works. Afewerk Tekle's massive African Heritage is one of the most notable pieces. Another painting depicts the meeting of Solomon and Sheba.[1] The second floor contains a collection of secular arts and crafts, including traditional weapons, jewellery, utensils, clothing and musical instruments.[1] Finally, the third floor has an ethnographic display. Here, the museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.

While more lighting and attention to cleaning would be helpful (the bathroom was really unacceptable), overall the museum is quite well maintained. The natural history and human prehistory exhibits were well done but could use better lighting. Definitely worth getting a guide to walk you through, and I recommend Alem - he helped put everything in context despite the lack of labeling. His English was also very good.

(Translated by Google) very very beautiful (Original) جميل جدا جدا

Where you find Lucy the first Homo Sapiens. Interesting Museum.

(Translated by Google) I can only recommend (Original) Kann ich nur empfehlen

Go to learn about the human origins in Africa and how earth was populated. Meet Lucy and other ancestors.

(Translated by Google) Very old. (Original) Sehr in die Jahre gekommen.

Origin of human race on earth

Good history, very old building and inside, and it has lucy and adi the thoght to be oldest human skeletons found on earth 4 million years ago

A MUST when visiting Addis Ababa

Guys you only test early Ethiopian civilization came and see it’s quite amazing place

(Translated by Google) Very cool ancient history. I recommend to visit it (Original) رائع جدا تاريخ عريق انصح بزيارته

(Translated by Google) Nani (Original) Nani

(Translated by Google) A museum worth visiting, in which the visitor will find an overview of the history of Abyssinia from the era of the first human to the present day Entry is free (Original) متحف يستحق الزيارة يجد فيه الزائر نبذة عن تاريخ الحبشة منذ عهد الإنسان الأول الى عصرنا الحالي دخوله مجاني

Amazing.....

I really appreciate the educational experience.

So-so... I would say... But included in your entrance fee.

This place is like my Home

One of the best museums in Addis Ababa that exhibits royal artifacts, ecclesiastical materials , and historical relics. The musuem is located in the center of Addis known as Arat Kilo. It is eadily accessible on foot. For those using private car the church compound provides a safe parking lot for visitors. Visiting the Holy Trinity Catedral musuem gives you the opportunity to see the Ethiopias last Emperor HIM Hailesellasie and his wife tombs.

Every one should visit it

Amazing. Historic.

It's a bit pricy at 200bir but the artifacts of the royalty and the church at the museum (included) are way better than the national museum's. The tomb of Emperor Haile Saillsee and his wife are in the church itself. His throne is there as well. Wish they give a map or have an official guide instead of having random people coming up to me offering service.

200 ETB to entrance , if you Pay a guide it becomes better , good architecture, interesting history

What does sand taste like.

One of a kind

Nicely organised species of animals

Easy to miss. Still worth a walk through for the insect and mammal collections, modest though they are. Gives a sense of the biological diversity of the country.

Best place to visit . It is found inside Addis Ababa university , College of natural and computational science compound . Several wild animals are found reserved ( killed and dried ) It has entrance fee For regular students (AAU students ) and children - 5 birr For adult Ethiopians - 15 birr For foreigners - 100 birr If you want to record and take a picture you have to pay another fee . But all the payments are totally worth it . I RECOMMEND YOU TO VISIT THIS PLACE .

This is an exciting scientific journey in to the zoological history of endemic Ethiopian fauna. You must watch it.

Nice

(Translated by Google) A place where you can see all the Ethiopian animals and birds in Ethiopia. (Original) ሁሉንም በኢትዮጵያ የሚገኙና ኢትዮጵያዊ ዝርያ ያላቸው እንስሳት እና አዕዋፍን ለማየት የሚችሉበት ቦታ ::

A very touching and beautiful historic scene.

very nice location and you can find relevant information about evolution you can find LUCY ,Selam and Ardy .

Great to meet Lucy . Informative and we'll layed out.

Not bad. Yet needs to step up in many ways.

It has a lot of history of the civilization. A route path should be created on the floors. More guides should be employed to explain the events of the past and how it effects the present. Lighting and overall look to be improved

Amazing to see oldest human fossil. Lucy. Museum could be better displayed.

A very insightful visit, I learned a lot! I especially enjoyed the lower level on the origins of humans, but the rest on the history of the country's history, people and culture was also great.

Excellent place to visit. You will even see unexpected things... related to America and Ancient Egypt (Kemet)

I loved the experience. I would recommend anyone visiting the museum to also check out the national library near by.

Several historical artifacts can be found here. Explanation of religious origins of Ethiopia were well documented. I would suggest the upper levels of the museum need to be refreshed with more artifacts. Consider the Ethnological Museum which is heavily endowed with cultural artifacts.