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Benin City National Museum

Museum in Nigeria

6°19′58″N 5°37′20″E / 6.3329°N 5.6222°E / 6.3329; 5.6222CollectionsThe museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces

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.^[1]

The National Museum, Benin City was opened to the public in 1973.^[2] 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. ^[3]

Location

The Benin City National Museum is situated at a place called Ring road which used to be called King’s Square by the people of Benin, but it was changed to Oba Ovonramwen Square by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole during his tenure as a governor of the state.^[4]

References

^ Come to Nigeria Archived July 15, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
^ Emifoniye, Austine (2023-02-25). "Heritage Management and Community Engagement: The Story of the National Museum, Benin City, Nigeria". International Journal of Current Research in the Humanities. 26 (1): 387–400. doi:10.4314/ijcrh.v26i1.23. ISSN 2773-837X.
^ "Home". National Commission for Museums and Monuments. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
^ "Oba Ovonramwen Square at night time". Vanguard News. 2013-06-08. Retrieved 2022-07-18.

Edo State

State capital: Benin City

Local Government Areas

Akoko Edo
Egor
Esan Central
Esan North-East
Esan South-East
Esan West
Etsako Central
Etsako East
Etsako West
Igueben
Ikpoba Okha
Orhionmwon
Oredo
Ovia North-East
Ovia South-West
Owan East
Owan West
Uhunmwonde

Education

Universities	Ambrose Alli University Benson Idahosa University Edo University Igbinedion University, Okada Mudiame University Samuel Adegboyega University University of Benin Wellspring University
Polytechnics	Auchi Polytechnic Edo State Polytechnic Usen Kings Polytechnic Shaka Polytechnic
Colleges of education	College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi College of Education, Ekiadolor Edo Technical College
Secondary schools	Edo College Federal Government Girls College, Benin Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi Presentation National High School University Preparatory Secondary School

Healthcare

Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital
Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital
University of Benin Teaching Hospital

Mass media

Newspapers	Nigerian Observer Prime 9ja Online Obaland
Television	Edo Broadcasting Service Nigerian Television Authority Africa Independent Television Independent Television
Radio	88.1 90.5 92.3 92.7 93.7 94.1 94.3 95.7 96.9 97.3 100.1 101.5 105.5

Transportation

Tourist attractions

Landmarks	Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin Benin City National Museum Holy Aruosa Cathedral
Sports venues	Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Parks	Okomu National Park Ogba Zoo
Reserves	Okomu Forest Reserve Ohosu Game Reserve

Sport clubs

Culture

Languages and dialects

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