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	Monday 8am–6:30pmTuesday 8am–6:30pmWednesday 8am–6:30pmThursday 8am–6:30pmFriday 8am–6:30pmSaturday 9am–6pmSunday Open 24 hours
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	local government Area, Shop 19b osawaru complex, opposite Oba Market, ringroad 300271, Benin City, Nigeria
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Comments 87

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Benjamin Odine

Its nice, but no pictures were allowed to be taken. And the Curator was too fast in interpretation of heritage materials and the rest
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AGBABIAKA HABIBAH EROJE

Cool serene environment. History and beautiful bronze works.
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Deborah Adesina

The coronation of the sitting Oba of Benin held at Ring Road. While dignitaries like other Royal Fathers were hosted at the royal hall, observers like I and my students could access the National Museum with a pass card. The event was indeed a beautiful demonstration of the Benin culture. The national museum is definitely some place you should visit when you get the chance to. You can ask for a cab or taxi to drop you at Ring Road, then ask people nearby for specific directions to the place.
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Asemota Julius

The place is perfect and the program, great, organization could be better next time.
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Happy Idehen

Have not gone inside the main museum though but the buildings n surrounding are so nice , clean and its big too. Can be used as event centre. So much love to go there to have fun always
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Jeremiah Adeleke

Beautiful history wrapped in ancient antiquity
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Emmanuel Dennis

Ancient and awesome, tourist attraction ,a perfect place to hang out with a camera
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Oladele Temitope

There is so much to explore in the museum, It house a rich history Edo State ... It can help u travel as far back as 1000 years in history... Though photography is not allowed, you will not regret your visit
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David Omololu Aiyeola

I have visited this museum a couple of times in fact we recently held a press conference there with a team of Russian road travellers. This the best museum in Nigeria as far as I am concerned. They have found a way to raise funds through the friends of the museum to sustain and maintain the facility. This raise a good question about how is the museum is being funded.
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Roseline Ugwem Ukoima

Historic place. A great place for family and friends.
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ANDREW OHIS

Our arts, culture and history of the state and the nation preserved
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Peter Asuel

Been in Benin city for a long time and this is a great place to see real art and history
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Erakhoba Ilavbare

Its a very historic place with rich history of Benin in pictures, bronze cast and wood carves
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Davidson Nwaonu

This place houses the remains of the crafts from the Ancient Benin Kingdom. It presents a very exciting experience with beautiful arts. Tour guides are very helpful here and entry fee is very cheap. There is a very spacious car park here. This is a good place for family excursions.
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Kyegh Fatman

National Museum of Benin is strategic in location, particularly at the heart of Benin city at the center of the ring road. Is a very popular place in the city known by all and is accessible from any part of the town.
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ADISA AANUOLUWA

Good place to visit for vacation
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A T Jared

They have got thrilling stories and I love the scenery too.
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Ofuafo Daniel

The best place to Relax to enjoy your self
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Eseosa Ehioghae

Very lovely place with lots of artworks to learn about the history of the Benin tribe
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Olayinka Olukanni

Artifacts and history This is the go to place
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samuel egomhan

Priceless heritage. #letsguide
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Mudashiru Mohammed

Its a very important tourist attraction site in Benin
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Glory Obafemi

Quite some remarkable treasures here.. Teaches good history.
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Oladimeji Stephen

Best place for Benin history a must for anyone visiting this city
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Chinyere Okoro

Full of the rich culture of the Bini people. The curators are very knowledgeable and bring the stories to life.
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dare biya

Heart of Benin city, it faces the oba palace, house of assembly and cbn and you can relax and enjoy the view of Benin cars as they move about
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Silas OZOYA

The National Museum in Benin City is an amazing place to visit especially for art and history lovers.
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Igbinosa Iyawe

It contains artifacts of the benin cultural heritage
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aqube footprints

Beautiful detailed art pieces
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Aiki Ifeoluwa

I had a wonderful journey through time and saw a lot of artifacts
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Omotayo Akomolafe

This is definitely one of the most well maintained museums in Nigeria. The tour guide was very professional and vast in Benin history. The artifacts are also so beautiful, detailed and well preserved. Kudos to Edo state government.
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IDEDE OSEYANDE

Though it needs to be updated with state of the art tour guide and recreational activities, the place is still worth visiting.
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Wilson Akihomi

Over 3,000 collections of photographs and images found in the royal court of the Benin king’s Palace were on exhibition yesterday, at the National Museum in Benin, Edo State. The exhibited photographs were taken by Chief Solomon Alonge, photographer to the royal court of Benin over 50 years ago. The exhibition was organised by the United States Diplomatic Mission and the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art based in the United States. It followed a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the National Commission for Museum and Monuments and Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Arts of the United States which has the collections. A Speaking shortly before the commencement of the exhibition, United States of America Consul-General to Nigeria, F. John Bray, said Art, including photographs, represent freedom of expression in his country’s democracy, adding that the Smithsonian’s National Museum and National Museum of Benin have been working for many years to carry out the exhibition. Commending the two National Museums and the Edo State Government for their support, Bray said the exhibition was significant because it was the first time in the history, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art, Washington DC was holding an exhibition in Africa. He said: “I think we are delighted because this first exhibition in Africa is not only in Nigeria, it’s here in Benin City. So, this exhibition of Benin National Museum will go a long way in preserving the essential history of Benin people and exhibition of its leaders. The cultural heritage was a reminder of the contribution and experiences of the people. “The US Government seeks to show its respect for culture by assisting efforts to preserve cultural heritage around the world, including Nigeria. In his speech, Director-General of National Commission for museums and Monuments, Dr. Yusuf Usman, said the Commission had series of collaboration with museums around the world, stressing that “what makes this exhibition significant is that it comes with materials that have been taken out of Nigeria. “The Alonge archival materials left the country many years back and now we have a replica. We have replica and we are going to use this to tell the story of not just the Royal Court of Benin but also Benin City in the 19th century, to help us to understand where we are as a people, where we have been as a people,” said Usman. Responding to a question on Benin stolen art works in foreign countries, a Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum, Johnnetta Cole said it was incredibly important in their museum to honour where each and every object has come from. Cole added: “We have two figures and went to the government of Mali saying we were prepared to send them back. They told us they know where they are and proud that it is in the National Museum of African Art. If every work of African Art is returned to Africa, how will the rest of the world know of your arts, know of your culture, know of your history.
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Emma Dre

Undergoing renovation when I visited, a huge mess, the potential it holds sure is huge if only it Can be taken advantage of. A tourist location, with proper funding and commitment it can be a source of IGR for the state.
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Olison Ugiagbe

Amazing. A wonderful place to visit
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Emmanuel Osayande

Its looking good, it can be better with a little more work
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idehen ernest

Has a great outdoor bar for relaxation and hanging out with friends
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Afe Isede

Good collection of Bini artifacts.
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Omontese Lucky Iyoha

There is a lot of historical knowledge there
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Omoisiefe Omorogieva

It helps me to know the cultural value of Bini kingdom
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Paschal Nwokocha

We had great experience. Mr. Omokua and his staff went extra mile to make the esprience for my family. Highly recommend it.
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Ugo vh

Nice museum, unfortunately foreigners pay double price and you are not allowed to take pictures
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eddie oamen

The national museum is one place that houses antics of historical value
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oluwaseyi ogunkeye

I love the museum the staff are corteus
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sam ativie

Much more organised than before. It is a self guided tour round the facility; three stories high. Fully Air conditioned and so the tour was nice. Entry fee is N500 per head
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Columbus Emmanuel

Nice place... Could also relax outside the main museum, after checking out of the cultural heritage which are inside...
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Constance Omekeh

It tells about the past which is the key to the future.
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Oisamoje Victor

Great place for cultural sightseeing
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Dot Bekker

The opening time is whenever they want, I arrived at 8.05 and was told to come back in 10 minutes by the staff who were sitting outside chatting. The question is what was I suppose to do in those 10 minutes with nowhere to sit and nowhere to even walk to without having to cross the hazardous roundabout. Upon returning a while later the mood of the staff had not improved and was impolitely and rudely told foreigners pay 1000 NIRA while locals pay 500. Fair enough but the attitude of the staff and (no doubt due to a power failure) lack of lighting inside led me to walk away ... Again. The external area is run down and truly a sad reflection of the general malaise about African history!
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Augustine Agbonoga

This place preserves the history and culture of the people. It reminds me of the bravery and artistic nature of our forefathers. It is a good place to visit in other to get acquitted with the life and times of nationalist, and great men and women of our land.
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TOJUM HOSPITALITY

Very Rich in history.
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favour akpojotor

Shows the cultural heritage of the edo people
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Toria

Fun and educative
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Aghama humphrey

Yes good place to be visit, our cultural heritage you need to see for your self
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Gabriel Ewarewah

Great place to learn a lot about the bini empire. Apart from the museum itself, there are a few places to hang out at and the museum premises is located in the center of the ancient city. The premises sits on a vast area if land that allows you to walk around and it is friendly however, it needs the attention of the government as it lacks maintenance.
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Halliru Abdullahi

So nice and cute
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pastor niyi moyede

Tells the story of the ancient Benin Kingdom. historical. educative. informative.
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samuel omoma

A very good place were you can get history about the binis, Edo state and Nigeria in general
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Sankeen

I like how spacious it is and the water fountain is with a good architecture
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Godwin Ogiamien

Is cool. Better than recent times
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Benson Ekoma

I was taken round by a tour guide and I enjoyed my visit
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Ayoola Ayodele

Its maintenance has not leveled up
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Foski Defoma

Easily accessible as its location is the centre of the city. Good road network from places like the western states of Lagos, Ogun, Indian, the southern Delta State, and the North. A beautiful waterfall with standby camera men particularly in weekends add to the fun and memory creation. As you unwind, eyes can from within the premises see cars and pedestrians along the ever busy ring road area of the ancient city of Benin.
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oghenetega jeffrey

A nice place for family visitation
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Law Vikx

Its cool but usually quiet on weekdays. The water fountain is not working at moment., though alot of events usually take place there on weekends
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Ehimen Abel

Nice place lots of antiquities here Great ancient history a place to be
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Clem Amankhu

Close to Oba of Benin Palace. A place to learn about the past.
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Nweike Okwuchi

Used to be great in years past, still a good place for some old Benin art, though under renovation
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richard omorogbe

This is you can see preserved arts, from the Accent Benin Kingdom
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Foxan Angala

Rich history in one place...the Gallery is awesome
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Osarumen Edosa

You get to see ancient artefacts and works of art of the ancient benin city
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Philip Solomon

It makes were you are going easy
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Osamudiamen Osamede

Thank God. It is getting better by the day.
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Precious Osarobo

Cultural ground Fully traditional that define ages
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Taofiq Yahaya

Museum is great. The surrounding is a mess. Bats everywhere in the trees. The waterfall decorating the arena is now an abode to Algae and various specie of insects
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Aligba Ashbel

Ancient items can be found here
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Deborah Utomudo

It is a place worth visiting. It is always busy with activities due to its central location at the heart of Benin City .
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Pompay

It is not a bad. One can have fun there
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victor E

spacious car park...
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Bruce Heimbig

AC was off, windows closed, most lights off. Got a free sauna. So much of their history had been lost. Still worth the 1000N. Looks like they get very few visitors per day.
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ELLA WILLIAMS

No much Artifact , to be seen....
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Alex iroro

Awesome place for artefacts
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Iguobaro Jude

Nice historical artifacts there
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davidson.a. okeibunor

Held a nice event there once, that I attended. #DancewithPeter
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Praise Dieukam

Beautiful....detailed based on the bini history and culture but there is room for improvement on some facilities
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idogeni monday

I really enjoyed the place by making me to know more about ancient things
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Kingz Yandy

Its a cool place. Atleast one of the places where you can already have a feel and history of the Bini people