Gidan Makama Museum, Kano

The Gidan Makama Museum contains eleven galleries featuring traditional crafts, textiles, artifacts, and historical items from the Kano region.

Built in the 15th century as a temporary residence for the Sarakunan Hausa rulers, the building later served as a colonial office after 1903.

The museum exhibits present local traditions through collections of musical instruments, traditional materials, and artifacts that illustrate Kano's social practices.

Located on Emir Palace Road, the museum opens from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and includes an open space for cultural performances.

The galleries display excavated historical pots from Kofar Kabuga gate and two colonial cannons that represent different periods of Kano's development.

Location: Kano

Operator: National Commission for Museums and Monuments

Part of: Kano Municipal

Address: Opposite Emir’s Palace, Kano city, P.M.B. 2023, Kano State. 700231 700231

Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00

Phone: +2348032502007+2348052365636

Email: kano.museum@ncmm.gov.ng

Website: https://ncmm.gov.ng

GPS coordinates: 11.98837,8.52103

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:12