Calabar Old Residency Museum, National museum in Calabar, Nigeria.
Calabar Old Residency Museum is a national museum in Calabar, Nigeria, housing historical artifacts from the colonial period and traditional Nigerian objects. The two-story building with red pine wood construction is divided into multiple galleries that display different collections and exhibition areas.
The British established this building in 1884 as an official residence and administrative center for the Southern Protectorate of Nigeria. It served for many decades as the main hub for colonial government operations in the region.
The museum displays traditional Nigerian garments, copper trading rods, and tools that show how Europeans and local merchants exchanged goods and ideas. These objects tell the story of economic connection between different cultures in this region.
Visitors can explore the building and view exhibits on both levels, with guided tours available to provide detailed information about the collections. It is helpful to allow adequate time to fully explore both floors and visit all the galleries at your own pace.
The museum preserves terracotta artifacts dating from 400 AD to 1500 AD that were discovered through archaeological excavations. These finds come from systematic digs and offer insight into early civilizations that existed in the region.
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