Owo museum of antiquities
Owo, Nigeria
Owo museum of antiquities was established in 1968, Built by Department of Antiquities of the Government of Nigeria
in
1968.
Located In the palace of the Olowo monarch, the Owo museum is the link between the past and the present with the aim of passing on history to future generations.
Type Of People Who Visit
Inquisitive tourists and Ethnographic researchers.
Reason To Recommend Place
To learn about Nigerian history
Reason For Loving Place
It is a sanctuary of Nigerian, Yoruba history.
Safety Tips
["do not touch any of the artifacts"]
Nice Things About Place
The past and present are combining in hope that history will be preserved for future generations.
Things To Do
["See the fossil collection","See the Terra Cotta gallery"]
Why Was It Built?
to accommodate the antiquities which were formerly in the Olowo Palace
Notable As
the site of significant archaeological and ethnographic material discovered in Owo area
What To Bring
["A camera- create your own art in a room full of art."]
Quote About Place
["Owo museum: a peep into early African civilization- Punch, 2014."]
