Beautifully renovated exterior.
The tour guides are knowledgeable but tend to skip certain details / information as they are sometimes in a hurry to get you through. Some of the historic items on display have not been well kept, but all the same interesting to look at.
No pictures allowed in most of the interior halls and no post-cards or...
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Gidan Makama Museum
Opposite the Emir's Palace, Kano, Nigeria
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Ranked #3 of 7 attractions in Kano
Description: Originally constructed in the 15th century, the Gidan Makama Museum teaches visitors about the long and distinguished history of Kano.
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I lived in Nigeria nearly 3 years (2001 to 2004), and spent about 2 months living in Kano. I toured and took groups to Kano to tour, eat and enjoy this historic and interesting city. The Gidan Makama Museum is where you start any tour of Kano. The museum, in a series of Sudanese-style structures, is a wealth of information....
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