Visit the Museum of West African Art
MOWAA Daily Pass Rates
| Residency | Adults | Students | VERIFICATION |
| Benin City Residents | ₦3,000 ($2) | Free | Gov't ID / Passport / Driver's Licence |
| ECOWAS Visitors | ₦10,000 ($6.60) | ₦5,000 ($3.30) | Gov't ID / Passport |
| International Visitors | ₦22,500 ($15) | ₦11,250 ($7.50) | Gov't ID / Passport |
Opening Hours
- Monday
- CLOSED
- Tuesday
- CLOSED
- Wednesday
- 10am-5pm
- Thursday
- 10am-5pm
- Friday
- 10am-5pm
- Saturday
- 12-5pm
- Sunday
- 12-5pm
Getting here
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Located approximately 30 minutes by air or a 3-and-a-half-hour drive from Lagos, Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, lying along key transport corridors connecting Lagos to Nigeria’s eastern states.
Several local airlines operate frequent flights to Benin City from Lagos, Abuja, and other cities in Nigeria.
MOWAA is located in the centre of Benin City – just a short 3 to 4 km drive from Benin City Airport (BNI), typically taking around 5 to 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps such as Bolt operate within Benin City.
The local currency is the Nigerian Naira (₦). ATMs are available in Benin; however, we recommend changing money at a registered bureau de change at International airports, such as Lagos or Abuja. Though international bank cards may work, we recommend carrying some cash for ease, as well as for smaller vendors. Apps such as LemFi allow fast payments to Nigerian vendors from foreign bank accounts.
Local SIM cards are available at airports and major shops; however, it is not possible to get a SIM card in Nigeria without a National Identification Number, which is only available to Nigerian citizens. International e-sims through various platforms such as Airalo and Saily may be used; however, roaming your phone from your international provider may be the easiest option – contact your provider for available plans. Selected hotels and restaurants in Benin may offer Wi-Fi.
Benin City is welcoming and lively. Like with all travel, we recommend basic precautions such as avoiding isolated areas after dark and keeping valuables secure when in transit, and locked in safes when in hotels.
About MOWAA
The Museum of West African Art is an independent non-profit institution dedicated to the preservation of heritage, expansion of knowledge and celebration of West African arts and culture.
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Free admission and guest tickets
Supporters-only hours and exhibition previews
Free film screenings
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