The 6 Best Specialty Museums in Lagos State, Nigeria

August 21, 2021 Madelene Haan

Lagos, sometimes referred to as Lagos State to distinguish it from Lagos Metropolitan Area, is a state located in the southwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The smallest in area of Nigeria's 36 states, Lagos State is arguably the most economically important state of the country, containing Lagos, the nation's largest urban area. It is a major financial centre and would be the fifth largest economy in Africa, if it were a country.
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1. Jaekel House

17 Federal Rd Ebute Metta, Lagos Nigeria +234 802 831 2973 [email protected] http://legacy1995.org.ng/museum-mini-and-main/
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Jaekel House

Jaekel House, one of the oldest buildings located within the Nigerian Railway Compound Lagos, built circa 1900, is recognised as a fine example of colonial style tropical architecture. In a dilapidated state for years, the restoration of the building and extensive garden was completed in 2010 by Legacy1995, the Historical & Environmental Interest Group of Nigeria, with an upper floor Mini Museum.

Reviewed By toladeleke - Dublin, Ireland

i went to Jaekel house with my family over Christmas (2019). This hidden gem is right in the middle of busy bustling Lagos...it was fascinating. The colonial house was built in 1898 and it still stands thanks to the restorative efforts of Legacy1995 (Historical & Environmental NGO). The mini museum has many artefacts and it is a perfect location for any celebration. I learnt a lot about colonial Lagos and i look forward to my next visit. #Historical #GreatEscape #Tranquil #Architecture #Legacy1995

2. Badagry Slave Museum and Black History Museum

Badagry Town, Badagry 103101 Nigeria +234 805 373 9895 [email protected] http://www.jinuset.com
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Badagry Slave Museum and Black History Museum

BRIEF HISTORY OF BADAGRY Badagry was founded around 1425 A.D. before its existence, people have been living along the Coast of Gberefu, which later gave birth to Badagry. Fishing, Farming, salt making from ocean water were the main occupation of the people. The natives believe that Badagry was founded by a famous farmer called ‘Agbedeh’ who lived at Gberefu Sea Beach and maintained a farm land across the lagoon in the present Badagry. ‘Greme’ means farm in Ogu language and the people who visited Agbede’s farm, when asked, would say they went to ‘Agbedegreme’ meaning agbede’s farm. The word was later coined to Agbadarigi by the Yoruba settlers and was later corrupted to Badagry by the European slave merchants before the end of the senteenth century. The people of Badagry are heterogenous. They are mainly Ogu of Whydah, Whra, Wheme and Ga/Ewe clans who migrated from the former Dahomey and Awori-Yoruba who are descendants of Oduduwa of Western Nigeria. The traditions of

Reviewed By Gilovsky - Lagos, Nigeria

The visit to the museum is definiteley worth the day trip to Badagry from Lagos. It bring us back to the past and show how terrible was the condition of the slaves.

3. Kalakuta Republic Museum

8 Gbemisola Street, Lagos 550104 Nigeria http://www.facebook.com/KalakutaMuseum
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Kalakuta Republic Museum

Reviewed By theafricanhobo - Abuja, Nigeria

A three-storey building that houses the belongings of Fela Kuti right before he died. His room has been preserved the exact way he left it for the past 23 years. A tour guide takes you floor by floor and tells stories of the afrobeat legend Fela with pictures, newsletters from his political party and other sacred artefacts. The third kalakuta is also where Fela Kuti was buried and his tomb is right by the gate. An enlightening experience for followers/lovers of history and afro beats. There's a rooftop chillout spot where you can relax and get some drinks, food or other herbs after the tour.

4. The National Museum

Awolowo Rd, Lagos Nigeria +234 1 263 6005 http://www.facebook.com/NATIONALMUSEUMLAGOS
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The National Museum

Reviewed By 437sophiab - Lagos, Nigeria

We decided to go visit the national museum during the Eid public holiday. We were pleasantly surprised. Our tour guide "Figaro" was the absolute best and tickets only cost 1000naira for 8 of us. There's so much to see...old currencies...the car Murtala Mohd died in etc.

5. MOCA Lagos

2 Idowu Ajao St St., Lagos 100232 Nigeria +234 803 513 1950 [email protected] http://www.mocalagos.com
MOCA Lagos

The museum of contemporary Art, lagos uses the visual arts as a point of departure for exploring new an d challenging interdisciplinary artistic production. Through exhibitions and public engagements programs, MOCA Lagos aims to incite dialogues on pressing local and global social issues and political issues and foster a dynamic space for exploration and continuous evolution of contemporary art.

6. Angels and Muse

5, Sumbo Jibowu Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, Ikoyi 101233 Nigeria +234 808 428 5987 [email protected] http://www.angelsandmuse.com

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