National Museum Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
Visitor Information
Museum Address
King George V Road, Onikan, Lagos Island
Lagos, Nigeria
Ticket Prices
₦200 ($0.25)
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
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The National Museum Lagos houses Nigeria's most important cultural treasures, including Benin bronzes, Ife terracottas, and Nok sculptures. Founded in 1957, it preserves artifacts spanning thousands of years of Nigerian history and serves as headquarters for the National Commission for Museums and Monuments.
National Museum Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria houses 3 masterpieces in our database, including works by Ancient Ife (Unknown) and Ancient Nok (Unknown). Notable works include Nok Terracotta Head and Ife Terracotta Head.
Famous Works at National Museum Lagos
Browse 3 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting National Museum Lagos
The National Museum Lagos is on Awolowo Road in Onikan, Lagos Island, Nigeria. It's the country's oldest museum, housing art and artifacts that trace Nigeria's rich cultural history.
The museum holds Benin Bronzes, Nok terracottas, and Ife sculptures among its most prized works. These objects represent some of the finest examples of pre-colonial African art.
The National Museum Lagos was founded in 1957, just before Nigerian independence. It preserves artifacts spanning thousands of years of West African civilization.
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