MOWAA - Museum of West African Art
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MOWAA - Museum of West African Art
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Welcome to MOWAA
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is dedicated to the preservation of heritage, expansion of knowledge and celebration of West African arts and culture. Visits to MOWAA are by appointment only. Please contact info@wearemowaa.org to arrange a visit.
MOWAA Listening Sessions
Over the coming months, the Museum of West African Art will host a series of Listening Sessions across cities and spaces in Nigeria, West Africa and the African diaspora.
MOWAA's Listening Sessions give centre stage to the public, where your voice is an integral part of shaping the future of the museum.
Become a Member
Free admission and guest tickets
Supporters-only hours and exhibition previews
Free film screenings
Join today
The Atrium
11–11.11.25
10AM-5PM
MOWAA’s inaugural historical collections display, showcasing works spanning three millennia from across West Africa.
Nigeria Imaginary: Homecoming
11–11.11.25
10AM-5PM
First presented at the 60th Venice Arts Biennale as the second-ever Nigeria Pavilion, this landmark exhibition returns in an expanded form at MOWAA in Benin City.
News & Ideas
Discover more →
March 2026 News Bulletin
26.3.26
MOWAA announces Listening Sessions
15.3.26
Looking Forward: 2026 with the Museum of West African Art
17.2.26
Press Statement 10 November 2025
10.11.25
Statement from MOWAA on Preview Day Disruptions
9.11.25
October News Bulletin
1.11.25
Museum in the Making
10.10.25
MOWAA launches partnership with the Embassy of France in Nigeria
25.6.25
MOWAA Receives $3 Million Grant From Mellon Foundation
24.6.25
MOWAA announces inaugural Artist Council
24.6.25
June Bulletin
1.6.25
MOWAA signs groundbreaking agreements with NGA and CBAAC
3.4.25
Press
Why Benin City Belongs On Every Culturally Curious Traveller’s Bucket List.
VOGUE
Making the Museum of West African Art.
The Republic
How to make a new museum in Nigeria
Apollo Magazine
Nigeria seeks to restore pride in its artefacts, ancient and modern.
The Economist
Cutting-edge labs, a rainforest gallery and guesthouse.
The Guardian
In the Nigeria Pavilion, criticism meets optimism.
New York Times
A la Biennale de Venise, douze pays africains battent pavillon.
Le Monde
The Best Places to Go in Africa in 2025.
Condé Nast Traveller
The 10 Best National Pavilions at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Artsy
2025 Travel Destinations: 52 Places to Go This Year.
New York Times
Beyond the Giardini and the Arsenale: five Venice Biennale shows across the city to catch now.
Financial Times
8 Hits of the Venice Biennale.
New York Times
Why Benin City Belongs On Every Culturally Curious Traveller’s Bucket List.
VOGUE
Making the Museum of West African Art.
The Republic
How to make a new museum in Nigeria
Apollo Magazine
Nigeria seeks to restore pride in its artefacts, ancient and modern.
The Economist
Become a member of MOWAA →
Cart
Welcome to MOWAA
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is dedicated to the preservation of heritage, expansion of knowledge and celebration of West African arts and culture. Visits to MOWAA are by appointment only. Please contact info@wearemowaa.org to arrange a visit.
MOWAA Listening Sessions
Over the coming months, the Museum of West African Art will host a series of Listening Sessions across cities and spaces in Nigeria, West Africa and the African diaspora.
MOWAA's Listening Sessions give centre stage to the public, where your voice is an integral part of shaping the future of the museum.
Become a Member
Free admission and guest tickets
Supporters-only hours and exhibition previews
Free film screenings
Join today
The Atrium
11–11.11.25
10AM-5PM
MOWAA’s inaugural historical collections display, showcasing works spanning three millennia from across West Africa.
Nigeria Imaginary: Homecoming
11–11.11.25
10AM-5PM
First presented at the 60th Venice Arts Biennale as the second-ever Nigeria Pavilion, this landmark exhibition returns in an expanded form at MOWAA in Benin City.
News & Ideas
Discover more →
March 2026 News Bulletin
26.3.26
MOWAA announces Listening Sessions
15.3.26
Looking Forward: 2026 with the Museum of West African Art
17.2.26
Press Statement 10 November 2025
10.11.25
Statement from MOWAA on Preview Day Disruptions
9.11.25
October News Bulletin
1.11.25
Museum in the Making
10.10.25
MOWAA launches partnership with the Embassy of France in Nigeria
25.6.25
MOWAA Receives $3 Million Grant From Mellon Foundation
24.6.25
MOWAA announces inaugural Artist Council
24.6.25
June Bulletin
1.6.25
MOWAA signs groundbreaking agreements with NGA and CBAAC
3.4.25
Press
Why Benin City Belongs On Every Culturally Curious Traveller’s Bucket List.
VOGUE
Making the Museum of West African Art.
The Republic
How to make a new museum in Nigeria
Apollo Magazine
Nigeria seeks to restore pride in its artefacts, ancient and modern.
The Economist
Cutting-edge labs, a rainforest gallery and guesthouse.
The Guardian
In the Nigeria Pavilion, criticism meets optimism.
New York Times
A la Biennale de Venise, douze pays africains battent pavillon.
Le Monde
The Best Places to Go in Africa in 2025.
Condé Nast Traveller
The 10 Best National Pavilions at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Artsy
2025 Travel Destinations: 52 Places to Go This Year.
New York Times
Beyond the Giardini and the Arsenale: five Venice Biennale shows across the city to catch now.
Financial Times
8 Hits of the Venice Biennale.
New York Times
Why Benin City Belongs On Every Culturally Curious Traveller’s Bucket List.
VOGUE
Making the Museum of West African Art.
The Republic
How to make a new museum in Nigeria
Apollo Magazine
Nigeria seeks to restore pride in its artefacts, ancient and modern.
The Economist