National Museum of Ethiopia Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the National Museum of Ethiopia. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Full-Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
• Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pickup
• Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour
• Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa
• Prepare for the Best Day Tour in Addis Ababa

The cost to visit the National Museum of Ethiopia is around 200 birr for overseas visitors, 100 birr for foreign students, and 10 birr for Ethiopian citizens. Alternatively, join an Addis Ababa tour that visits the museum; tour prices start from around US$70 per person.

The easiest way to get to the National Museum of Ethiopia is to join a tour that includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. Alternatively, hire a taxi using a rideshare app or ask for assistance from the front desk of your hotel. The museum is about 10 minutes on foot from Holy Trinity Cathedral.

The main attractions at the National Museum of Ethiopia are the archeological finds housed in the basement, including a cast of the world-famous Australopithecus woman, Lucy—the museum stores the real remains in a safer environment. On the upper levels there is Ethiopian art, such as sculptures, paintings, and religious vestiges.

The best time of day to visit the National Museum of Ethiopia is first thing in the morning on a weekday, right when it opens. The weekends can get some crowds, though school groups sometimes turn up during the week. Note that the museum is closed on Mondays.

Yes, visiting the National Museum of Ethiopia is worth it—it’s a fascinating museum with all sorts of exhibits. The archaeological finds alone make a visit worthwhile, especially if you’re interested in human history, while all exhibits are well signposted and have text in English.