Natitingou Regional Museum Travel Guide: Top Sights in Benin, Tours &

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Natitingou Regional Museum- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Benin; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Natitingou Regional Museum occupies an early 20th-century colonial structure originally built by forced labor, showcasing cultural artifacts from the Somba people. Its collection features traditional musical instruments, ceremonial jewelry, royal crowns, and household objects, with a notable display of scale models demonstrating the architectural variations of tata somba fortified dwellings. The museum provides systematic documentation of material culture from Benin's Atakora region.

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Destin KPALETE

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-16

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ANASTASIOS TSAGKLAS

4
Reviewed: 2024-02-29

The regional museum is worth a visit. The young guide was very good on giving me commentary on all exhibits. Pictures are not allowed, except in the interesting collection about face scarification in the region.
jamies jam

3
Reviewed: 2023-11-21

The place was very dirty but clean also the mesuem itself was good and quite great place honestly
Nicholas Theyerl

4
Reviewed: 2018-02-17

Interesting set of artifacts on the Otamari people set in a former colonial administration building. The grounds feature local artisans, artists, and musicians. I think admission for non Beninese nationals is 2500CFA. Walking distance from the main drag as well as numerous options for food and drink.
Petr Mlčoch

4
Reviewed: 2017-12-28

Very well worth the visit, especially to give you more information on Tanéka and Tata Somba villages. Exposition won't take more than 30 minutes. There are models of several Tata Somba houses and short explanation on each item.