National Museum of Unity — Attraction in Oyo State

I enjoyed my visit to the museum. At first, I honestly didn't think it would be worth my time because of the vibes I got from being there on a Tuesday morning. Outside, the whole museum looked dry, and they were just sweeping the place at 9:30 AM. We paid a sum of #1000 to enter into the museum, and I was quite pissed that there was no power, so we had to switch on our phone touch to see the artefacts clearly. I wouldn't blame them because I don't see how they'll gain profit, by burning fuel for 30 mins when it's just 2 of us that were there at the time. The staff members made up for it by showing us each amazing and original artefacts from various traditions / cultures in Nigeria. It includes the complete attire and staff of a king who reigned many years ago, real gods served by certain tribes, various types of pots that have different uses, real masquerade attires, a very heavy mask that requires many people to carry it but was expected to be worn by one person with the help of strong charms usually for rituals, ceremonial swords used years ago, real elephant tusk that major events during the reign of past Kings were carved on, old currencies spent ages ago till date (cowries, coins, et al) etc. We spent about 30 mins looking at these amazing artefacts and listening to their history. It was totally worth it. I wouldn't mind going again regardless of the museum's...

I recently visited and was thoroughly disappointed by the experience. Despite the museum's potential, the overall condition was far from acceptable. The exhibits were poorly maintained, with many display cases covered in dust and stains. There was no light apparently, due to power outage and was told the Generator was just turned off. Had to use my phone's torch half way through the round, which casted shadows and obscured the exhibits and made it hard to appreciate the details, before power was restored( UP NEPA) Furthermore, the museum seemed to lack basic cleanliness. The floors were dirty, and the ambience was just bland.The walls were bare and devoid of any engaging artwork or decorations that might have brought the space to life.

The staff were sort of busy and seemed indifferent to the visitors' needs. When I asked for assistance, I was met with tired and grumbling staff who hurriedly took me through the tour but I would admit that he had basic knowledge about the exhibits. So points to him for that only!

Overall, my visit was a significant letdown. I hope the management takes immediate action to address these issues and restore the museum to a state that reflects the importance and value of its...

The museum was certainly a surprise. I went there on invitation to meet with one of the facilitators who introduced me to the curator ... a person I'd met previously but never in an official capacity only on a social level. I rode in and parked my bike then called and my host came to meet me...we left the bike and walked to the curators office and we discussed quite a bit then I went.to visit the Ladoke Akintola Cadillac. The Cadillac a Fleetwood town car was massive and a led sled...lead belly and it was there looking the worse for wear...the culture shock at seeing the car prompted me to desire to restore the car to its former glory. After sighting the car I walked the grounds...(l love walking especially close to nature) I saw the rotunda, the museum kitchen, the extensive carpark and the two theatres amphitheatre and the indoors theatre. I saw the two hall ... One of the halls is maintained by the ado Awaye. I went to see the proposed paint ball park and the woodland area... in all I was impressed because I never thought a museum would have such an extensive space and so much potential for business and moneyl making. I am...