Jaekel House

Tourist attraction;Historical place museum

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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10am–5pm
Wednesday
10am–5pm
Thursday
10am–5pm
Friday
10am–5pm
Saturday
10am–5pm
Sunday
Closed
legacy1995.org.ng
+234 802 831 2973
17 Federal Rd, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria
4.2

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Comments 71

  • O
    Olayinka Oke
    Nice and serene environment.
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    anyaoha chima
    Mini museum of railway history, artefact and research
  • O
    oluwatoyin mariam
    very decent museum experience with young minds trying to bring the place alive with some fresh ideas. So many possibilities. Had a good experience.
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    Simon Gusah
    History and heritage, an amazing story!
  • A
    Abiodun Alexis
    jaekels secret garden or Jaekel House at The Nigerian Railway Compound, located in Ebute Metta. Jaekel House is a mini museum dedicated to showing the nitty gritty of the Nigerian Railway system when it was at its prime. The museum is managed by Legacy 1995 and they’ve tried to keep it as authentic as possible and continue to do restoration work. Lagos was one of the first cities in Africa to get a railway line.  The Nigerian Railway came into existence on October 3, 1912 and became an autonomous public corporation in 1955. The gauge of the NRC track is 3ft 6in with a countrywide mileage of 2,680 equating to 4,313 kilometres but this will probably be replaced by the standard gauge track that is presently being worked on. The highest point on the system is 30 km outside Jos and is 1318 meters above sea level. There are 3505 narrow reach rail networks currently but with the on going plans to develop rail transport it should increase. Legacy also asks people who stop by to volunteer in their gardening so if you’re into that, it’s a great opportunity to get your hands dirty. normally not visible from the roadside but very very good tourist attraction.
  • D
    David Omololu Aiyeola
    We were left standing outside as the manager was no where to be found. We called him and he keep saying he was nearby until we left past one pm.
  • A
    Akinyelure Temidayo
    Provides history of the Nigerian people linking it to the Nigerian railway corporation.
  • S
    Shodipe Ayobamidele
    A museum showing the history of railway in Nigeria
  • D
    Diva L
    Lovely place. Loved the gardens and settings by the side.
  • A
    Akinyotu Sanmi
    A nice place to be for recreation.
  • A
    Adekunle Ebenezer
    Very nice it a old masterpiece and still standing... More or less like a resort or relaxation area.
  • T
    Tola Gbogboade
    Wonderful historical experience
  • D
    Debbie Joseph-Egwuogu
    The legacy team is doing a great job with this place. It is a good tourist attraction.
  • O
    oluwafemi mohammed
    Nice place, you get to know more about history.
  • O
    Olushola Olaniyan
    Quite and serene environment
  • O
    Olakunle Dosunmu
    Amazing mini museum.
  • F
    Feecozy Edet
    For historical purposes visit jaekel house
  • G
    Gbenga anisere
    A historic place to visit
  • C
    Chi Ugo
    It is a beautiful piece of history that nature lovers will enjoy hanging out at
  • P
    Prince Ugochukwu
    Interesting area in nrc compound Ebute Metta
  • A
    Ayomide Ladipo
    Pretty cool and serene. A place for reflections.
  • S
    Setemi Olufemi
    Has a love garden attached
  • K
    Kafayat Azeez
    Serene and beautiful, picnic type space.
  • O
    Olasupo Ojo
    Wow! Amazing time
  • D
    David Dosunmu
    Fantastic place. Great ambience
  • A
    Angela Odinusi
    Very good for outing
  • O
    Onifade Oluranti
    Good place
  • D
    Dami Ajayi
    The house of Frederick Jaekel former administration of Nigerian Railway Corporation was rescued by a NGO and preserved as a monumental museum. The story of Nigeria is not complete without her now inefficient rail system. It is not just a vestige of colonial legacy, it reminds us of what it means to jettison history.
  • S
    Saveo Viyon
    Great place to film
  • E
    Emeka Onwuegbuzia
    Quiet and serene.
  • O
    Olumide Orungba
    Good place
  • U
    Uwayzor Richard
    Awesome place to visit
  • Y
    Yara Mekawei
    Super but no electricity :(
  • A
    Alli Omogbolahan
    Interesting place to visit. It has an history that dates back to pre-independent Niger that has been preserved. Plan to visit during a week day
  • A
    Ajike Helen
    Great history
  • T
    Tony Udoka St.Alexander
    The historical home of Railway heritage.
  • O
    Opeyemi Adenekan
    who do i contact for a visit
  • T
    Tukur Bello Umar
    To learn the history of Railways, this is the place
  • S
    Somto Ezeudegbunam
    Cool, serene with lots of foliage and trees. Perfect gateway from the noise of the city
  • Y
    Yusuf Jamiu
    Accommodating!
  • E
    efuntade samsom
    Within railway compound
  • T
    Theophilus Enyali
    Cool place
  • C
    CO OP
    Well restored colonial railway house
  • T
    Tobiloba Akibo
    Legacy1995 is an NGO that manages this great museum, an over 100 year old building in the heart of Nigerian Railway Compound.
  • D
    Dosumu Segun
    A collection and preservation of memories.
  • M
    Macaulay Samuel
    Is a place you will love to be
  • A
    Anthony Esang
    An awesome museum with a lot of history!
  • D
    Dolapo Bello
    Beautiful restoration of an architectural masterpiece
  • F
    Faith Nna
    Everyone needs to find time to be here once in a while. Great activities with great food, game, history and people.
  • O
    Obatarhe Otughwor
    Place for preserving historic artifacts
  • D
    Daniel Chukwudi
    Cool place
  • J
    justice buggy
    Museum for retreat and open space for events. Could also be a study centre.
  • A
    Adégbóyèga Adébàjò
    Fantastic garden environment
  • D
    Daniel Ayobami Osarokutamwen
    Hold so much history
  • A
    Ayogu Jacob
    Quite place
  • I
    Ibrahim Dauda
    Nice garden view.
  • A
    adeola akinyeke
    Nice and classy
  • D
    David E. Alozie
    Historic place
  • U
    umar lawal
    Visit
  • D
    DJ Montana
    Fun!
  • A
    Aminat Okuyiga
    Cool
  • M
    Michael Okonta
    Great
  • I
    Imoniche John
    Interesting
  • O
    onadeko richard
    Historical
  • U
    Umezurike Wisdom
    Good
  • K
    Kevin Chiedu Okonji
    Artifact
  • S
    Shog Matt
    Ok
  • S
    Stephen Ikiyei
    Good place
  • O
    Oluwatobi Afolabi
    Its historic and cozy
  • F
    Femi Olanipekun
    Nice space for events
  • U
    uchechukwu adiele
    Good

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