National Museum Benin City Travel Guide: Top Sights in Nigeria, Tours

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National Museum Benin City- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Nigeria; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Benin City National Museum, located in the city center at Oba Ovonramwen Square (formerly King's Square), showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Benin Empire. Opened in 1973, the museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts, including terracotta, bronze figures, and cast iron pieces, as well as ancient art from early periods. It is managed by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), which is tasked with preserving and promoting Nigeria's cultural heritage. Positioned at the iconic Ring Road, the museum stands as a testament to Benin's historical and artistic legacy, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into its past.

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Reviews of Benin National Museum

Kennedy Osagie

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-05

History is alive and well at the Benin Museum. The Museum has seen a remarkable improvement in the quality of the experience and exhibits since the last renovation that was done in 2017. Tickets for adults is N500 and children N300 and the tour guides provide quite a remarkable experience for everyone. Try to wear comfortable shoes and clothing because the tour can be exhausting across the 3 floors
Doose Igbalagh

5
Reviewed: 2022-05-29

This place holds lovely artefacts and it is well preserved, a job well done by the curator. The tour guide did a great job as well, explaining every the meaning behind every artefact. I had a great time here
badresh solanki

4
Reviewed: 2022-03-07

A good insight of custom, tradition, believes and insight, however we’re not allowed to snap. One should visit in person to get to know better about it. One point to be noted that this area is located on little but traffic heavy zone.
Mazi Laurinz

3
Reviewed: 2021-11-05

First I am very disappointed that cameras are not allowed inside the gallery to enable me document my visit. I also think that they need to employ qualified curators and guides. The gallery needs to be more airy. The gallery is rich in Benin Kingdom artifacts ranging from the bronze and terracotta works, military and defensive artefacts, gods and goddesses, shrines, agricultural artefacts, the stools and staff of the past Obas and other relics, etc. The also spot gods and goddesses from other parts of Nigeria. There are also on display the gifts between the Kingdom and the earliest Portuguese to visit the Kingdom. It's a good place to connect with the past.
Shalom Olatunji

5
Reviewed: 2019-08-29

Beautiful set up, located at the centre of the infamous Ring road, the museum comprises the gallery, administrative offices, departmental offices, library, kitchen, and various symbolic monuments. The Museum Gallery is the pride of this establishment, as it is well organized. The Gallery is a circular two storey building, that has majorly the Benin art displayed on the ground floor, Royal Court photography on the first floor, and unity in diversity artifacts on the second floor