See

National Museum of Ethiopia

A poorly displayed but interesting museum. The most famous exhibit is the replica of Lucy, an early hominid. With Ethiopian civilization being one of the oldest in the world, the artefacts within the museum span thousands of years, including some from its earliest days. A wide variety of artefacts are featured, from sculptures to clothing to artwork. Both traditional and modern art are featured. Much of the museum is undergoing renovation and closed.

museum

Address: King George VI St
Getting there: between Arat Kilo Ave and the University of Addis Ababa Graduate School
Hours: 08:30–17:00

Directions Suggest a nearby place

Listing from Wikivoyage: Addis Ababa, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

Close by

See
The Zoological Natural History Museum
Founded in 1955, the museum reportedly displays about 1100 species of African animals.
Tue–Sun 09:00–11:45, 13:30–16:30
Do
Hager Fikir Theatre
The oldest theatre in Ethiopia.
See
Holy Trinity Cathedral
It was built to commemorate the country's liberation from the Italians, and many victims killed by the Italians during occupation are buried here. The locals call the church Haile Selassie Church because Emperor Haile Selassie's body was moved here in 2000. Surrounding the cathedral is a cemetery with notable Ethiopians, including Patriarchs, Prime Ministers, athletes, musicians, and football commentators! The suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst is buried in the churchyard. There is a small museum in the site and a number of smaller churches. As with all churches in Ethiopia shoes must be left outside.
08:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00; museum: 08:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Do
Jan Meda Race Ground
Event venue, not just used for horse racing but other events too. A large religious event taking place here every year on January 19 is Timkat, celebrating the baptism of Jesus.