NATIONAL MUSEUM

JOS

Brief:
One of the oldest museums and the largest museum complex in Nigeria established in 1952. Its extensive grounds also accommodate a Zoological Garden (opened 1955), the Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture (MOTNA), established in 1983, the Centre for Traditional Earth Technology (CECTECH), started in 1989/1990, and the Institute for Archaeology and Museum Studies (IAMS), established in 1963.

The museum complex is a natural habitat of many species of bats and other birds, and also has a mini Natural History Museum.

Collections:
Ethnographic
Archaeological
Natural history

Permanent Exhibition:
Ethnographic Unity Gallery
Museum of Mining
Transport Museum
Nigerian Pottery Gallery (established by Sylvia Leith-Ross in 1962)

Other Facilities:
Animal Zoo
Auditorium
Craft Shops
Craft Village
Mini Botanical Garden
Museum Library
Open Air Amphitheatre
Picnic Lots
Printing Press
Temporary Exhibition Gallery
The Bight of Benin Restaurant
Veterinary Clinic

Address:
Museum Road (behind NITEL)
P.M.B. 2031
Jos
Plateau State
Tel.+ 234 (0) 805 133 0904
E-mail: jos@nigerianmuseums.org

Curator:
Carol Ezeokeke
E-MAIL: c.ezeokeke@nigerianmuseums.org
rosebodam2002@yahoo.com