Nigeria is home to a rich cultural heritage preserved through its numerous national museums managed by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). These museums serve as important custodians of history, showcasing artifacts, archaeological discoveries, and artistic masterpieces that reflect the diverse traditions and historical evolution of Nigeria. From ancient Nok terracotta sculptures to colonial-era relics and contemporary art, each museum offers visitors an immersive journey through time. Spread across different states, these institutions play a crucial role in educating the public, promoting tourism, and preserving Nigeria’s national identity for future generations.
Abuja
1) National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Abuja
Office of Head of Service,
Federal Secretariat Complex,
Block C, First Floor, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja FCT.
PMB, 171, Garki – Abuja
Abia
1) National Museum of Colonial History, Aba
No. 6 Ikot Ekpene Road
P.M.B. 7116 Aba,
Abia State.
2) National War Museum, Umuahia
War Museum Road, Ebite-Amafor, Isingwu by Ugwunchara, P.M.B. 7074, Umuahia,
Abia State.
Adamawa
1) National Museum, Hong
Local Govt. Secretariat Complex, P.M.B. 2262, Hong, Adamawa State
2) Interpretation Centre, Sukur
Mubi-Maiduguri Road, Sukur, P.M.B. 06, Madagali Local Government,
Adamawa State.
3) National Museum, Yola
No. 2 Mohammed, Tukur Road, Off Ahmadu Bello Way (Opposite Army Command Primary School), Jimeta, P.M.B. 2262, Jimeta-Yola,
Adamawa State.
Akwa Ibom
1) National Museum, Oron
P.M.B. 1004, Oron,
Akwa Ibom State
2) National Museum, Uyo
Ring Road II, Aka Offot (Behind Ibom Hall), P.M.B. 1109,
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Anambra
1) National Musem, Igbo-Ukwu
Km. 4, Umudege Ezinifite Road,
Igbo-Ukwu, Aguata LGA, Anambra
Bauchi
1) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Mausoleum, Bauchi
Kofar Ran Road
Bauchi, Bauchi State
Bayelsa
1) National Museum, Yenagoa
Ijaw House
Sani Abacha Express Way,
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Benue
1) National Museum, Makurdi
GP 4, Ahmadu Bello, Opp. Deputy Governor’s Office,
P.M.B. 102294, Makurdi, Benue State.
Borno
1) National Museum, Maiduguri
Custom Area, Maiduguri, P.M.B. 1029, Maiduguri, Borno State
Cross River
1) National Museum, Calabar
Ekpo Eyo Drive, P.M.B. 1180, Calabar, Cross River State
2) Slave History Museum, Calabar
Marina Resort, P.M.B. 1180 Calabar, CRS
Delta
1) National Museum, Asaba
Mungo House Park,
P.M.B 95071
Asaba, Delta State.
2) National Museum, Koko
Nanna Living History Museum, Koko, Delta State
Ebonyi
1) National Museum, Abakaliki
No. 6 St. Patrick Road,
Kiriri, Abakaliki
Ebonyi State.
Edo
1) National Museum, Benin
Ring Road, Benin City
P.M.B. 1115, Benin City
Edo State
Enugu
1) National Museum of Unity, Enugu
65 Abakaliki Road
P.M.B. 1285, G.R.A, Enugu
Gombe
1) National Museum Gombe
Gombe Federal Secretariat Complex, Room 289-294 2nd Floor, Gombe City Centre,
Gombe State.
Imo
1) National Museum, Owerri
B65 Shell Camp, Off Orlu Road, P.M.B. 1585,
Owerri Imo State.
Jigawa
1) Rock Art Interpretive Centre, Birnin- Kudu
Kano-Bauchi Road
Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State
Kaduna
1) National Museum, Kaduna
No. 33, Ali Akilu Road
P.M.B. 2127, Kaduna, Kaduna State
2) National Museum, Nok
Kwoi-Jaba LGA, Kwoi,
P.M.B. 0006,
Kaduna State.
Kano
1) Gidan Makama, Museum, Kano
Opposite Emir’s Palace, Kano city, P.M.B. 2023, Kano State.
Katsina
1) National Museum, Katsina
Kofa Uku, along Mohamadu Dikko Road, P.M.B. 409, Katsina State.
Kebbi
1) National Museum, Kanta
Kanta Museum
P.M.B. 1001
Argungu, Kebbi State.
Kogi
1) National Museum of Colonial History, Lokoja
P.M.B. 1022, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Kwara
1) National Museum, Esie
P.M.B. 301, Esie
Kwara State
2) National Museum, Ilorin
14 Abdulkadri Road, P.M.B. 1549,GRA Ilorin, Kwara State
Lagos
1) National Museum, Lagos
King George V. Road, Onikan, P.M.B. 12556, Lagos State.
Nassarawa
1) National Museum, Lafia
Behind Deputy Governor’s Office, Shendam Road, P.M.B. 127, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Niger
1) National Museum, Minna
Federal Secretariat Complex, Minna, P.M.B. 538, Minna, Niger State
Ogun
1) National Museum, Abeokuta
Baptist Girls College, Idi-Aba, P.M.B. 2004 Abeokuta
Ogun State
Ondo
1) National Museum, Akure
Opposite Post Office
Oba Adesida Road, P.M.B 444
Akure, Ondo
2) National Museum, Owo
Olowo’s Palace, Owo,
P.M.B. 1003, Owo,
Ondo State
Osun
1) National Museum, Ile-Ife
Enuwa Square, P.M.B. 5515, Enuwa Ile-Ife, Osun State
2) National Museum, Oshogbo
Ataoja’s Palace, P.M.B. 4376, Oshogbo
Osun State.
Oyo
1) National Museum of Unity, Ibadan
Alesinloye Area, P.M.B. 5524, Ibadan, Oyo State
2) National Museum ICT Centre, Oko Surulere
National Museum, Oko Surulere, Oko
P.O.Box 1706
Oko, Ogbomosho
Oyo State.
3) National Museum, Ogbomosho
No. 3 Museum Street
Off, Sunsun Road
P. O. Box 1602, Ogbomoso
Oyo State.
4) National Museum, Oyo
No.1 Palace Road,
Aafin Oyo,
Oyo State
Plateau
1) Institute of Archaeology & Museum Studies (I.A.M.S)
Opposite Central Bank Parking Space,
P.M.B 2031
Jos, Plateau State.
2) National Museum, Jos
P.M.B. 2013,
Jos, Plateau State
3) Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture (MOTNA), Jos
Opposite High Court
P.M.B. 2931, Jos
Plateau State
4) Zoological Garden, Jos
Opposite Jos Museum,
P.M.B. 2013, Jos Plateau State
5) Centre for Earth Construction Technology (CECTECH)
Opposite Jos Museum,
P.M.B. 2013 Jos, Plateau State
Rivers
1) National Museum, Port Harcourt
Near No. 2 Hairle Street, Old GRA, Opp Delta Hotel, P.M.B. 5766, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Sokoto
1) National Museum, Sokoto
Federal Secretariat Complex, Sokoto, P.M.B. 2367, Sokoto,
Sokoto State.
Taraba
1) National Museum, Jalingo
Besides Taraba State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Opposite Governor’s Office, Jalingo
Yobe
1) National Museum, Damaturu
Opposite Ben Kadio Housing Estate, Behind Cultural Centre, Maiduguri Road
Damaturu, Yobe State