Ouidah Museum of History, History museum in Ouidah, Benin
The Ouidah Museum of History displays historical artifacts and photographs within the walls of an 18th-century Portuguese fort in coastal Benin.
The museum occupies the Portuguese Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá, constructed in 1721 and transformed into a cultural institution in 1967.
The exhibitions present six main themes, including the Kingdom of Dahomey, the Atlantic slave trade, and the influences of Vodun religious traditions.
Located on Route des Esclaves, the museum maintains regular hours from Monday through Saturday and receives over 23,000 visitors annually.
The museum contains exhibits documenting the mass repatriation movement to Benin following the decline of the transatlantic slave trade.
Location: Ouidah
Inception: September 6, 1967
Official opening: September 6, 1967
Address: Rte des Esclaves
Website: http://museeouidah.org
GPS coordinates: 6.35909,2.09006
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:14
Benin offers historical sites and natural areas across its regions. The country features national parks with diverse wildlife, UNESCO heritage sites, museums documenting local history, beaches along the Atlantic coast, traditional markets, and religious monuments. Notable locations include lake settlements, waterfalls, and botanical gardens.
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