These iconic museums in Africa will blow your mind

Charles Ayitey May 18, 2018

These iconic museums in Africa will blow your mind

Nigeria’s National Museum is located in Onikan, Lagos. (Photo: dasiko.com).

Nigerian National Museum — Lagos, Nigeria
Founded in 1957, this is the most visited museum in Nigeria. Its collection of Nigerian art features statues and carvings as well as archaeological exhibits. One of its most popular features is the terracotta human head known as the Jemaa Head, produced by the Ancient Nok civilization between 900 and 200 BC.

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: June 12, 2018

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