NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM

UMUAHIA

Brief:
The museum was opened in 1985 for the purpose of preserving the Nigerian war paraphernalia and efforts through the ages. The galleries contain material objects of traditional and modern warfare as well as other military paraphernalia. The museum grounds contain the radio Voice of Biafrabunker and an open-air display of military hardware, such as heavy artillery guns, armored tanks, bombers, warships, military aircrafts, flying Ogbunigwe(bombs) etc.

The museum oversees other historical monuments in the vicinity:
• The Ojukwu’s Bunker at Afara, Umuahia,
• Chief Okoroji’s House at Arochukwu,
• Obu Nkwa House at Asaga, Ohaofia,
• Obu House at Elu, Ohaofia,
• Chief Ochu’s House at Ndi Okereke, Abam

Collections:
Military/ Warfare

Permanent Exhibition:
Nigerian Civil War of 1967-70

Other Facilities:
Radio Voice of Biafra Bunker
Guest House
Auditorium
Children Park
Ojukwu’s Bunker
Museum Kitchen
Warship Restaurant

Address:
Ugwunchara Road
Amafor-Isingwu
P.M.B. 7074
Umuahia
Abia State
Tel.+ 234 (0) 803 330 1113
E-mail: umuahia@nigerianmuseums.org

Curator:
Unuigbe Frank O.
E-Mail: unuigbe.f@nigerianmuseums.org
obomeiunuigbe@yahoo.com