Culture, Heritage & FamilyMuseum
National Museum, Oron
Oron, Akwa Ibom State
A national museum known for the Ekpu ancestral figures of the Oron people.
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Visiting information
- Address
- Oron, Akwa Ibom State
- Opening information
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- Accessibility
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- Suggested time
- 1.5–2 hours
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About this place
The museum holds carved wooden Ekpu figures, made to represent ancestors of Oron lineages, alongside other regional material. The collection suffered heavy losses during the civil war and what survives is of considerable importance to the region's history.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Oron and the wider Akwa Ibom State.
Ibeno Beach IbenoA long Atlantic sand beach on the Akwa Ibom coast. Half a day
Amalgamation House Ikot AbasiA colonial-era building at Ikot Abasi associated with the 1914 amalgamation of Nigeria. 1–2 hours
Bridge of No Return Ikot AbasiA jetty structure at Ikot Abasi linked to the departure of enslaved people. 1–2 hours
Women's War Memorial Ikot AbasiA memorial at Ikot Abasi to the women killed in the 1929 Women's War. 1–2 hours
Ibom Plaza UyoThe central open plaza in Uyo, used for gatherings and city events. 1–2 hours
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium UyoA large modern sports complex in Uyo used for international football fixtures. 1–2 hours
Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre UyoA leisure and entertainment complex in Uyo. 1–2 hours
Nwaniba Waterfront UruanA creek-side waterfront near Uruan known for boats and local seafood. 1–2 hours
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