Nike Centre for Art and Culture
Not your average art gallery, this massive center hosts 8,000 works from artists across Africa—and it’s free to the public.

📜 Five-story art center and textile museum in Lekki, Nigeria, largest gallery in West Africa, featuring around 8,000 pieces of artwork.
🔍 Founded by Nike Davies-Okundaye, providing exhibition space and teaching thousands of Nigerian artists.

Why Go

🎨 Explore diverse African artworks and a massive collection of 8,000 pieces
🆓 Free public admission
🤝 Chance to meet founder Nike Davies-Okundaye and artists
💃 Experience traditional Yoruba dances
🛍️ Purchase unique art, jewelry, textiles, and handmade items

Why Avoid

♿ Not wheelchair accessible beyond the first floor
🥵 Upper floors can be stuffy without AC 📸 Photography of artwork alone not allowed

Tips

⏳ Allow at least two hours for a full experience
📸 Photography only allowed with visitors in the frame
🗣️ Tour guides are highly recommended and operate on a tip basis
💳 PayPal and cash accepted for purchases

Cost

💰 Free admission, tours priced by group size, artwork for sale from a few hundred to over $20,000+.

Hours

🕒 Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Last updated 7 days ago

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