|  NATIONAL
MUSEUM
BENIN CITY
Brief:
The museum is located in the centre of the old city of Benin, which houses
relics of the ancient Benin Kingdom. The two storied building has the
ground floor gallery dedicated to the kingdom, showcasing its history
and culture. The first floor gallery is of the Niger Delta, neighbours
to the Binis as a comparative ethnographic influence. The second floor
is the gallery of Nigeria’s cultural diversity.
The museum collection was put together by K. C. Murray in1960. It was
based on the Oba of Benin’s palace collection, developed under the
custody of Chief Jacob Egharevba. The museum building housing the exhibition
was officially opened in 1973. The museum environment contains archaeological
sites and colonial structures accommodating the various museum units.
Nearby are the Oba’s Palace, Oba market and the Traditional Bronze-casters
Guild.
Collections:
Ethnographic
Permanent Exhibition:
Benin Court Art Treasures;
The Delta Peoples’ Culture and Nigerian Unity in Diversity
Other Facilities:
Craftshop
Museum Education Services
Multipurpose Hall
Museum kitchen
Museum Library
Children Park
Address:
Ring Road
P.M.B. 1115
Benin City
Edo State
Tel. +234 (0) 806 320 0622
E-mail: benin@nigerianmuseums.org
Curator:
Uzoma Nwosu
E-Mail: n.uzoma@nigerianmuseums.org
uzcnswosu@yahoo.com |
