Benin City National Museum
The Benin City National Museum is a national museum in Benin City, Nigeria. located in the city centre on King's Square. The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces. It also has ancient art related to the early times.
| Location | Ring Road, Benin City, Nigeria. |
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| Coordinates | 6.3329°N 5.6222°E |
| Collections | The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces |
The National Museum, Benin City was opened to the public in 1973. It is managed by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria responsible for the preservation, promotion and development of Nigeria's cultural heritage.
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