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Jaekel House

Tourist attraction;Historical place museum

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	Monday ClosedTuesday 10am–5pmWednesday 10am–5pmThursday 10am–5pmFriday 10am–5pmSaturday 10am–5pmSunday Closed
	legacy1995.org.ng
	+234 802 831 2973
	17 Federal Rd, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria
	4.2

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Comments 71

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Olayinka Oke

Nice and serene environment.
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anyaoha chima

Mini museum of railway history, artefact and research
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Akinyelure Temidayo

Provides history of the Nigerian people linking it to the Nigerian railway corporation.
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Shodipe Ayobamidele

A museum showing the history of railway in Nigeria
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Diva L

Lovely place. Loved the gardens and settings by the side.
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Akinyotu Sanmi

A nice place to be for recreation.
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Adekunle Ebenezer

Very nice it a old masterpiece and still standing... More or less like a resort or relaxation area.
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Tola Gbogboade

Wonderful historical experience
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Debbie Joseph-Egwuogu

The legacy team is doing a great job with this place. It is a good tourist attraction.
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oluwafemi mohammed

Nice place, you get to know more about history.
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Olushola Olaniyan

Quite and serene environment
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Olakunle Dosunmu

Amazing mini museum.
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Feecozy Edet

For historical purposes visit jaekel house
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Gbenga anisere

A historic place to visit
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Chi Ugo

It is a beautiful piece of history that nature lovers will enjoy hanging out at
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Prince Ugochukwu

Interesting area in nrc compound Ebute Metta
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Ayomide Ladipo

Pretty cool and serene. A place for reflections.
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Setemi Olufemi

Has a love garden attached
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Kafayat Azeez

Serene and beautiful, picnic type space.
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Olasupo Ojo

Wow! Amazing time
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David Dosunmu

Fantastic place. Great ambience
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Angela Odinusi

Very good for outing
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Onifade Oluranti

Good place
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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.
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Saveo Viyon

Great place to film
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Emeka Onwuegbuzia

Quiet and serene.
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Olumide Orungba

Good place
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Uwayzor Richard

Awesome place to visit
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Yara Mekawei

Super but no electricity :(
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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
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Ajike Helen

Great history
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Tony Udoka St.Alexander

The historical home of Railway heritage.
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Opeyemi Adenekan

who do i contact for a visit
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Tukur Bello Umar

To learn the history of Railways, this is the place
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Somto Ezeudegbunam

Cool, serene with lots of foliage and trees. Perfect gateway from the noise of the city
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Yusuf Jamiu

Accommodating!
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efuntade samsom

Within railway compound
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Theophilus Enyali

Cool place
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CO OP

Well restored colonial railway house
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Tobiloba Akibo

Legacy1995 is an NGO that manages this great museum, an over 100 year old building in the heart of Nigerian Railway Compound.
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Dosumu Segun

A collection and preservation of memories.
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Macaulay Samuel

Is a place you will love to be
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Anthony Esang

An awesome museum with a lot of history!
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Dolapo Bello

Beautiful restoration of an architectural masterpiece
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Faith Nna

Everyone needs to find time to be here once in a while. Great activities with great food, game, history and people.
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Obatarhe Otughwor

Place for preserving historic artifacts
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Daniel Chukwudi

Cool place
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justice buggy

Museum for retreat and open space for events. Could also be a study centre.
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Adégbóyèga Adébàjò

Fantastic garden environment
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Daniel Ayobami Osarokutamwen

Hold so much history
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Ayogu Jacob

Quite place
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Ibrahim Dauda

Nice garden view.
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adeola akinyeke

Nice and classy
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David E. Alozie

Historic place
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umar lawal

Visit
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DJ Montana

Fun!
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Aminat Okuyiga

Cool
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Michael Okonta

Great
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Imoniche John

Interesting
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onadeko richard

Historical
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Umezurike Wisdom

Good
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Kevin Chiedu Okonji

Artifact
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Shog Matt

Ok
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Stephen Ikiyei

Good place
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Oluwatobi Afolabi

Its historic and cozy
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Femi Olanipekun

Nice space for events
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uchechukwu adiele

Good