The National Museum, in central Lagos island, houses some of finest bronze sculptures and ivory carvings produced by the Kingdom of Benin. Don't miss the Treasures of Ancient Nigeria: Legacy of Two Thousand Years, tracing the region's artistic traditions.
The Government of Yesterday and Today gallery displays information about Nigeria's post-colonial generals, presidents and military rulers. One of the more interesting exhibits is the bullet-ridden black Mercedes of former President Murtala Mohammed, in which he was assassinated in 1973.