Jaekel House

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History of Jaekel Museum

Named after the Late Francis Jaekel, a former superintendent of the corporation, who retired after almost thirty years serving the corporation. Built in 1898, Jeakel House was formerly the residence of the General Manager before it became a senior staff rest house. The building which is described by many as a classic colonial architecture has been standing for over 100 years and it was restored in 2010 by professor John Godwin as the Legacy and Railway Museum.

About Jaekel Museum

It is a railway and Legacy museum archiving images of personalities, places and historical events in pre and post independent Nigeria, from 1940s through 1970s.

Safety

There is no threat to safety here.

Things to Do

Take a tour of the museum and learn about the rich history of Nigeria and her people.

What to Bring

Before heading to Jaekel Railway Museum, here are some things to take along; a good camera to take selfies and a notepad to take notes.

Best Features

The architecture of its building is just amazing.

Best Time to Visit Jaekel Museum

Saturdays are the best times to visit this hotel as there would be a tour guide available during this periods. The museum is closed on Sundays.

Most Common Visitors

They include; researchers, art enthusiasts.

Weather at Jaekel Museum

Jaekel Museum is located at the South-West part of Nigeria. This region has just two seasons which is the dry and rainy season. The rainy season comes from the month of May till early August while the dry season comes from the month of October till April. Usually, between the month of December and February Harmattan come along.