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National Museum

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ranked #7 of 13 attractions in Addis Ababa
3.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Museums
Traveller Description: This Museum has a wide variety of exchbits on three floors, telling stories from pre-historic, ancient and modern times. Of particular interest is... more »
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Mexico City, Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The museum is in a poor state. It is clear that Ethiopia still has a lot of work to do in order to showcase its amazing history. The basement has the most interesting pieces of the museum, especially the replica of "Lucy's" skeleton.

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Lyon, France
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I wouldn't plan your afternoon on this museum - it's poorly lighted/laid out, but as it's close to the Ethnological Museum, it's probably ok to have a look-in before/after that!

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

great to see such old fossils...very educational....

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Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Gives some information on Ethiopia, but need some improvement

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Campinas, SP
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

in addis, i place to go, i visit to lucy and others is a great experience to find your steps in past times

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marrakech
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

am a museum person , i love history any any thign related ! this is the first museum that i visit around the world where we allowed to take pictures ! , it ahs different parts , underground is skellets and monekys and darween theory boons , for amonkey called lucy who we think is the missing part between human... More

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New Delhi, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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I don't understand the glowing reviews this museum receives in various guide books including Lonely Planet and Bradt Guide. Perhaps my view is marred by the behavior of the staff. I requested for a guide at the entrance where one of the senior staff informed me that the exhibits were clearly labelled and no guide would be required. Yet there... More

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Dublin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The whole story behind Lucy explained which held interest in what otherwise was a poor museum

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Germany
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

really a bit neglected even though it has some memorable pieces of history

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Washington DC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

A shabby decrepit museum, saved by Lucy's (Denkenesh's) presence. Art unloving hung, dark and essentially uncurated. Impossible to be in Addis without a visit though.

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