Lagos · Nigeria
African Artists’ Foundation
A community-focused organisation supporting experimental practice through exhibitions, residencies, workshops and LagosPhoto.
Illustrative visuals: without documented photographic provenance, these are not verified depictions of the institutions.
City art guide
Lagos
Explore 4 art institutions in Lagos and plan a cultural route from official sources.
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Editorial overview
Understanding the art scene in Lagos
This selection of 4 places in Lagos connects museums, galleries, historic collections and contemporary practice. Use the specialisms below to shape a route around your interests.
Hours, prices and exhibitions change. Each profile therefore links to the official website instead of repeating details that may become outdated.
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Art institutions to discover in Lagos
A documented selection designed for comparing places and continuing to primary sources.
Lagos · Nigeria
Guest Artists Space Foundation
A Nigerian foundation delivering residencies, research and public programmes across its Lagos and rural Ijebu sites.
Nike Art Gallery
Nike Art Gallery is an art institution in Lagos, Nigeria. Consult its official website for collections, exhibitions and visitor information.
Lagos · Nigeria
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art is an art institution in Lagos, Nigeria. Consult its official website for collections, exhibitions and visitor information.
Plan your visit
Three checks before you go
- 01Confirm hours, closures and access conditions on the official website.
- 02Check booking, admission prices and rules for bags or photography.
- 03Group venues by neighbourhood and allow enough time for permanent collections.
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Specialisms are editorial reference points. Years below come from Wikidata; profiles show sources and known access conditions.
| Directory | Type | Art guide | Inception according to Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Artists’ Foundation | Gallery / exhibition space | Contemporary art · Photography · African art | — |
| Guest Artists Space Foundation | Gallery / exhibition space | Contemporary art · African art · Diaspora | — |
| Nike Art Gallery | Gallery / exhibition space | Contemporary art · African art | — |
| Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art | Museum | Contemporary art · African art | — |