Flash pictures are no problem. We took plenty. We asked guards, to be sure, who said OK. Other people took plenty of pics too. Staff friendly and helpful, proud having Lucy back. Museum provides excellent overview of human history. Indeed, it has outstanding archeological and more recent artifacts. Lucy surely is the VIP! Museum is undergoing renovation.

its amazing, and Lucy is the oldest skeleton known to man- art work is amazing, and alot of human history is here. they dont like u taking pics with flash, so be cautious

It was funny for me and for other visitors Lucy was not in Ethiopia for the past 5 years. she got a VISA in the USA and,specially visited in Texas.....what we are seeing for the past 5 years was her replica....shame on us!! some times even the guides told us she is here....but the Ethiopian TV reported on May 1st/2013... More

This museum certainly means well (and was actually recommended by a local who must not have visited in the past ten years) but is in desperate need of funding and of a curator. Entrance fee was about $1. Nothing seems to be presented in a way that will preserve the artifacts from moisture and the elements. Things are presented in... More

I visited that National Museum and was amazed at all the artifacts and efforts to preserve Ethiopian history. It is an interesting place to visit and offers some insight into the country's history. Ours was a self guided tour of the place which covers a total of 3 (or was it 4?) floors.

Many articles are either moved to another location or not available to be viewed such as the remains of Lucy. Needs more items.

If you want to experience the history of Ethiopia in a short period of time, a visit to the National Museum in Addis is for you. Modern art joins ancient artifacts on three floors of the museum. Items from the various kingdoms, Haile Selaisse lore, weapons, pottery, stelae, jewelry and wooden plows are only a few of the things you'll... More

very well assembled museum. top 3 floors are relatively ordinary collections of ancient artifacts, modern African art (some paintings that are really spectacular), and tools from early tribes. The basement exhibit with the highlight of the skeleton of Lucy, the oldest found hominid is the highlight. This educational exhibit provides great scientific detail as to the relationship various animals found... More

Everyone probably heads to this museum to see Lucy and right so, our granny should definitely not be missed. Unfortunately, the place lacks funding and is quite run down and that is a real pity. Eyhiopia has such a rich history and many of the exhibits are really interesting. Presentation is, however, very poor and insuffiently labeled. I would wish... More