Vintage Africana Museum

A visitor at the Vintage Africana Museum with a camera

Vintage Africana Museum

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Overview

  • Duration:4 hours 30 minutes
  • Travelers:5 guests
  • Tour Type:Arts and Craft, Daily tour, Group tour, Private tour
  • Language:English
The Vintage Africana Museum is a unique cultural museum, retro interactive space, and content creation studio located on the Lagos mainland at 6 William Elliot Street, New Oko-Oba, Agege. The museum preserves Nigerian lifestyle history from the 1960s through the 1990s, serving as an interactive time capsule. Visitors can freely roam, touch props, and immerse themselves in physical nostalgia.

Why You Should Visit

You should visit this hidden mainland gem to experience an immersive trip down memory lane that blends historical preservation with modern pop-culture aesthetics. Unlike traditional, strict galleries where artifacts are hidden away behind glass barriers, this space allows you to fully engage with retro pieces, sit on era-accurate furniture, and interact with old machinery. It acts as both an educational retreat for history lovers and a highly stylized playground for content creators looking to capture a distinct 70s, 80s, or 90s aesthetic.
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Highlights

  • Retro Tech Room: Chunky box televisions, functional rotary dial telephones, and classic mechanical typewriters.
  • Vintage Automobiles: A perfectly preserved classic Volkswagen Beetle and a signature pink retro car that serve as prime photo backdrops.
  • Nostalgic Currency Exhibit: A collection tracking old Nigerian currency bills, coins, and colonial central bank pounds.
  • Trailblazer Wall: A dedicated monochrome installation celebrating iconic historical Nigerian female legends.
  • Pop Culture Media: Authentic vinyl records, vintage print advertisements, and original 80s/90s classic Nollywood and musical film posters.
  • Recreated 90s Parlour: A living room set designed with accurate textiles, old-school wooden furniture, and vintage home goods.
  • Mini Golf & OG Gaming: A recreational area featuring retro pre-PlayStation physical arcade games and a small golf green.

Includes/Excludes

  • Shared tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Vintage Africana Museum located?

It is at No. 6 William Elliot Street, Dele Adedugbe Estate, New Oko-Oba, Agege, Lagos.

How much is the entry fee?

Entry tickets typically cost about ₦5,000 per person.

What to bring

A smartphone or camera for taking pictures.
Extra cash or a debit card to pay for your ticket and enjoy food at the on-site restaurant.
Vintage-themed outfits to perfectly match the aesthetic for your photoshoots.

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