National Museum Lagos

Yesterday, I visited the National Museum in Nigeria, and it was honestly a great experience. It’s a very fun-filled and educational environment where you get to learn about our history—how things were done in the past and the events that shaped our country. One moment that really stood out for me was seeing the vehicle in which General Murtala Mohammed was assassinated. It made history feel very real and close. Overall, the museum is definitely worth visiting. However, I feel the tour guides could improve on hospitality and customer relations—being a bit more friendly and engaging would make the experience even better. Still, it’s a place I’d recommend to anyone who wants to understand Nigeria’s history better.

The National Museum of Nigeria in Lagos pleasantly surprised me. The exhibition doesn't look modern, but that's not the point. I really appreciated the curator's approach, which presented the collection through the stages of human life, from birth to... not death, but to the afterlife. This fact alone highlights how much traditional art is—or was—in the service of humanity. Artists didn't create for aesthetic reasons or the need for personal expression, but in service of their tribal family. There are many valuable exhibits on display, well and clearly described. If I missed anything, it was dates, placing objects and events on a timeline. I highly recommend it. On the other hand, Nigerian culture is so rich and diverse that I consider this museum merely a vestibule to the castle of cultural abundance created by numerous tribes with their vast imaginations, rituals, and artifacts. Nigeria deserves a museum ten times larger and richer, because it truly has much to be proud of.

What a shame! What a shame! Really? A national museum of 10 meters with hardly any artifacts? What a disappointing experience ! I am shocked, by presenting such a poor museum this country is actually and officially declaring that it has no real heritage! Is this true? How sad and disappointing!

They've got alot of Nigerian cultural, historical artifacts, sculptures and as well as the pictures related to the Nigerian government history but the place isn't well ventilated. There were standing fans at specific places but the air-conditioners weren't working, so due to the weather the place was hot.

I went there years ago as a teenager and decided to revisit this place as an adult. It was still quite the same. Well preserved old relics, and lots of history there. We paid N1,500 for entrance and we didn’t use a tour guide. There was no need and most of the relics were self explanatory especially as native Nigerians who knew a little about history. You will be done with the tour in 2 hours or so if you’re snapping pics and making videos. It was a fun experience.

Tickets can be bought at the door. Our guide was incredible! She took us through the museum explaining each item. She made every moment special and her knowledge of history, items and regions was inspiring. I can't wait to visit again. A great experience and highly recommend.

1. I wonder what happened to all the pictures of the old Lagos. 2. Many pictorial gaps in the pre-colonial and national history. 3. I will suggest the display of old currencies and a write-up on the persons in the current ones showing why they were considered worthy of being placed on National currency.

This place hold a unique historical view and explanations to many Nigeria events. It worth exploring for learning purposes and time with family and friends. Safe for kids too I really had fun here after the whole touring