Ouida Museum of History – Benin
Located in Benin, the Ouidah Museum of History contains a wealth of objects and illustrations of historic and cultural significance, which together gives the visitor an intimate understanding of the region’s past. The museum’s collections are grouped into six major themes: the Portuguese Fort (in which the museum resides), the Kingdom of Xwéda, the Kingdom of Dahomey, the Slave Trade, Vodun, and the Cultural Links between Benin and the New World. The museum has been nominated for the world’s best museum many times.
