National Museum of Ethiopia

A museum in Addis Ababa that preserves and exhibits Ethiopian archaeological, historical, and artistic collections, including the fossil remains of Lucy.

Lucy (Australopithecus): A 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis fossil skeleton discovered in Ethiopia in 1974. Her fossil remains are among the museum’s most famous exhibits.
Addis Ababa: The capital and largest city of Ethiopia. The museum was established in this city and remains part of its cultural institutions.
Paleoanthropology: The study of human evolution through fossils and archaeological evidence. The museum’s fossil displays make Ethiopia’s contribution to human-origins research tangible.
National Palace of Ethiopia: A former imperial residence in Addis Ababa that now houses Ethiopia’s prime minister’s office. It is another major institution preserving and presenting aspects of Ethiopia’s national history.
Ethiopian National Museum of History: A general description for institutions presenting national history, rather than a recognized separate Ethiopian museum in Addis Ababa. The National Museum of Ethiopia combines historical material with major archaeological and artistic collections.
Selam (Australopithecus): A remarkably complete Australopithecus afarensis child fossil discovered at Dikika, Ethiopia, in 2000. The museum displays casts of this fossil, which complements the story of Lucy.
Ethiopian Institute of Archaeology: An Ethiopian institution established to support archaeological research and heritage preservation. Its work helped build the archaeological collections associated with the museum.
Lucy (Australopithecus) fossil cast: A replica of the Lucy skeleton, made for study or exhibition rather than as the original fossil. A cast can be displayed and handled more readily than Lucy’s fragile original remains.
Ethiopian National Archives and Library Agency: Ethiopia’s institution for preserving and providing access to archival records and library collections. Its documentary holdings complement the museum’s material and visual evidence.
Ethnological Museum of Addis Ababa: A museum at Addis Ababa University focused on Ethiopian cultures, housed in the former palace of Haile Selassie. Its cultural and ethnographic emphasis differs from the National Museum’s broad national collections.

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