🌍 National Museum Lagos | A Millennium's Journey Through Time

In the heart of Nigeria’s bustling Lagos lies a silent guardian of history—the National Museum Lagos 🏛️. Unlike modern art galleries with flashy installations, this space whispers tales of West Africa’s ancient civilizations through weathered pottery, bronze statues, and faded textiles. As one of Nigeria’s oldest museums, it’s a sage inviting travelers to pause and touch the soul of this land. 🕰️ First Glimpse: A Time Capsule in the City 📍 Onikan Road, Lagos – Our driver navigated tight alleys to reach an unassuming sand-colored building, its entrance so discreet you might miss it. Lizards scurried up the stone steps, as if heralding our journey through time 🦎✨. 🔍 Exhibition Treasures: Fragments of Civilization The museum splits into indoor halls and open-air displays, spanning: 1️⃣ Nok Culture: Africa’s earliest realistic art 🗿 2️⃣ Benin Kingdom: Blood and glory in bronze ⚔️ 3️⃣ Yoruba Deities: Cosmic philosophy carved in wood 🌌 4️⃣ Colonial Wounds: Cries for independence 🗣️ ℹ️ Visitor Tips 🎟️ Entry: We paid 2,000 Naira (~¥10) – official price is 1,500 Naira (students half-price). ⏰ Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (closed Sundays). 🗣️ Guides: No English placards? Hire a guide for 500 Naira at the ticket desk! ⏳ Duration: Compact but mighty—30 mins is plenty. #LagosHiddenGems #NigerianHistory #OffbeatMuseums #AfricanCivilizations