History museums
National Museum of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The National Museum of Ethiopia, located in Addis Ababa, is best known for housing the fossilized remains of Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old hominid discovered in 1974. The museum's diverse exhibits range from ancient Axumite artifacts to colorful contemporary Ethiopian art.
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- Jan–Apr
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