Esie Museum

Tourist attraction;Museum

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Monday
9:30am–5pm
Tuesday
9:30am–5pm
Wednesday
9:30am–5pm
Thursday
9:30am–5pm
Friday
9:30am–5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
+234 806 262 1100
Nigeria
3.8

Location

Comments 34

  • O
    Opadiran Ayomide Iseoluwa
    It was lovely a little bit. The environment was cool and the history were astonishing
  • A
    Afolabi Olatide
    It is a place that makes you feel proud to be an African.
  • A
    AGBABIAKA HABIBAH EROJE
    Esie museum built in 1945 is the first museum in Nigeria and houses the highest number of stone in Africa and third highest in the world. Located in the Esie a quiet town in Irepodun Local government of Kwara state. The tour guides were exceptionally helpful and friendly and their recollection of facts and dates was mind-blowing. The buildings as well as the stone images they house are well preserved, giving the whole feeling of being suspended in an era that is both old and sacred. The images displayed a diverse array of culture, hair styles, working tools etc. It has chairs and shades for family and personal relaxation so kids can have a nice time here too.
  • O
    Oyedele Abifarin
    An historic Stone Image place
  • G
    greg keniok
    history is magical
  • D
    David Omololu Aiyeola
    I had to visit this museum, the 1st one to be set up in Nigeria actually due to the discovery of all the soap stone images under that tree. I first sighted one of the soap stone images at the National Museum Lagos thus igniting my quest to see the rest of them. We had challenges getting there on time due to bad roads and then we were not allowed to drive into the big compound insisting we park outside.
  • E
    Ebyang Olutayo
    Historic and full of artifacts
  • A
    Aremu Jamiu Mohammad
    Good
  • A
    Adamu Bala
    Some of the workers not polite
  • E
    Emmanuel Oluwasanmi Olatunde
    Nice place, but government needs to do more
  • A
    aliagan Iyabo
    Nice
  • R
    Rapheal Akangbe
    A place to visit
  • D
    dele oladipo
    The first in the country. Very important to the nation. But the list developed by the federal government.
  • H
    Head of Department Library Information Science
    Good
  • Y
    yemi Hassan
    Awesome
  • W
    WummeeFlo.
    The 1st National Museum in Nigeria. Esie Museum houses the LARGEST number of Soapstone images in Africa. Worth visiting.
  • A
    Adeniran Dhiqrullahi
    Historical place to be.
  • M
    Maryclaret Chukwueke
    It was fun been there . Their is History surrounding every item in the museum . Their is also a zoo close by and some structure that can feed your eye and mind and a swimming pool too.
  • R
    Rita Osagie
    Preserved historical facts
  • D
    Desola
    Was an interesting visit. Staff were knowledgeable and courteous. However the place needs renovation and good maintenance. But found it an educating visit. No photos were allowed in the place
  • T
    Tatwo idowu
    Great place for tourist
  • O
    Olanrewaju Ahmed
    Nice historical artefacts
  • L
    Luke Skywalker
    A nice museum
  • A
    Ayomide Adebara
    They do not ave enough staffs
  • I
    Ijeoma Cherry Bassey
    Over 1000 Soapstone carvings of mysterious origin, found in 18th century Esie, Kwara state. This is evidence of the amazing history, civilization and folklore of ancient Nigeria. Everyone has to experience it. Infrastructure and access road to the museum are in dire need of repair though.
  • K
    Kamordeen Abiola
    Cool and natural
  • S
    Sunday Afolabi
    Is a nice place to visit
  • V
    Vick More
    It holds ancient history and is quite interesting with artefacts about the yoruba tribe in Nigeria
  • O
    Oluwasegun Afolayan
    First national museum in Nigeria
  • M
    Morayo Akinnifesi
    Cool
  • A
    Arc. Kamal Adeyemi
    The museum is not well funded despite a great history behind the content,requires refurbishment
  • I
    Itunuoluwa Janet Oluwatoyan
    Fun
  • M
    Mayor Babs
    Home of pictures
  • A
    Abogunrin Tinuola
    Great

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