Kaduna Museum Explained

Kaduna Museum
Coordinates:	10.5485°N 7.4423°W
Established:	1975
Location:	Kaduna, Nigeria.
Collections:	substantial collection of archaeological, ethnolographic and crafts exhibits and has a live crafts centre in which traditional craftsmen and women can be observed making crafts

Kaduna Museum is a museum in Kaduna, Nigeria. The museum was opened in 1975 following the donation of the old Northern People's Congress (NPC) building by the North Central State Government. The Museum is located along Ali Akilu Road in Ugawana Sarki,Kanduna.^[1] The Kaduna Museum contains a substantial collection of archaeological, ethnographic and crafts exhibits and has a live crafts center in which traditional craftsmen and women can be observed making crafts.^[2]

Building

The Museum is located within the museum premises where you can observe traditional craftsmen and women diligently at work, creating stunning pieces of art. The Museum itself is an architectural marvel, featuring Hausa building structures made from mud and thatch, its distinct design adds to the allure of museum, making it a must-visit destination for tourists.

Collection

The Museum holds archaeological, ethnographic, historical and artistic collection.^[3]

Other Museums in Nigeria

• National Commission Museums and Monuments Abuja
• ^[4] A notable collection of Nigerian art, carvings, archaeological and ethnographic exhibits
  • Anyanwu. ...
  • Ekoi Stone Sculpture. ...
  • Dakakari grave sculpture. ...
  • A fierce Sukur warrior protecting her land. ...
  • Life on the Lagoon. ...
  • The car in which Murtala Mohammed was assassinated. ...
  • Wood and coconut carvings. ...
  • Jollof pot on wheels.
• National Museum of colonial history, Abs^[5]
• National Museum, Abakaliki
• National Museum, Abeokuta^[6]
• National Museum, Akure
• National Museum, Asaba
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Mausoleum Bauchi
• National Museum, Benin
• Rock Art interpretive Centre Birnin Kudu
• National Museum, Calabar
• Slave History Museum, Calabar
• National Museum, Damatura
• National Museum of Unity, Enugu
• National Museum, Esie
• National Museum Gombe
• National Museum, Hong
• Institute of Archaeology & Museum Studies(I.A.M.S)
• National Museum ile-life
• National Museum, Igbo-Ukwu
• National Museum, Ilorin
• National Museum, Jalingo
• National Museum, Jos
• National Museum, Kanta
• Museum of traditional Nigerian Architecture(MOTNA), Jos
• Zoological Garden, Jos
• Centre of Earth construction technology(CECTECH)
• National Museum, Kaduna
• Gidan Makama Museum,Kano
• National Museum, Katsina
• National Museum,Koko
• National Museum,Lafia
• National Museum of Colonial History Lokoja
• National Museum, Maiduguri
• National Museum Makurdi
• National Museum Minna
• National Museum Nok
• National Museum Ogbomosho
• National Museum Oron
• National Museum, Oshogbo
• National Museum, Owerrri
• National Museum, Owo
• National Museum, Oyo
• National Museum Port Harcourt
• National Museum Sokoto
• Interpretation Centre, Sukur
• National War Museum, Umuahia
• National Museum Uyo
• National Museum, Yenagoa
• National Museum, Yola

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kaduna Museum Nigeria . 2024-02-21 . MoMAA Affordable Art Gallery & Lifestyle . en-GB.
2. http://nigerianembassy.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=50 Nigerian Embassy
3. Web site: Kaduna Museum Nigeria . 2024-03-05 . MoMAA Affordable Art Gallery & Lifestyle . en-GB.
4. Web site: Home . 2024-02-21 . National Commission for Museums and Monuments . en-US.
5. Web site: National Museum of Colonial History, Aba; Tourist Attractions In Abia State :: Nigeria Information & Guide . 2024-02-21 . www.nigeriagalleria.com.
6. Web site: Abeokuta Museum Ogun State :: Nigeria Information & Guide . 2024-02-21 . www.nigeriagalleria.com.