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Best Museums in Calabar

MARINA Beach, Calabar has 4.1 stars from 489 reviews, ahead of the 4.0 ratings for Cross River National Park and Kwa Falls. Cross River National Park has the most reviews, 1,081, only 24 more than Marina Resort's 1,057, though Marina Resort has 3.9 stars. Calabar, in Cross River State, has 25 museums. SIP STATION HUB CALABAR MUSEUM also has 3.9 stars, from 221 reviews. The ratings for these five businesses range from 3.9 to 4.1.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 28 museums in Calabar, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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MARINA Beach, Calabar
70.4/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars489 reviews
Marina Rd, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Google rating77
Review volume90
Review recency52
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment63
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Emery ★★★★★ : Great spot to hangout and relax with friends and family There may be a need to revive some fun activities and facilities in the resort
Bukky B. ★★★★★ : The Marina Beach has potential but it's poorly maintained and services are very slow. The staff are lackadaisical. The food is okay though.
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Marina Resort
68.8/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars1.1k reviews
X89C+6G8, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Google rating69
Review volume100
Review recency53
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Tausin A. ★★★★★ : The Marina is supposed a sort of tourist destination which tells the rich history of Calabar and the slave trade, however upon my 2 visits to the location, I was sorely disappointed. They’re lacking in customer service and proper management, in my opinion. In my first encounter, I went in the daytime with friends and most of the facilities weren’t open by noon and the staff weren’t particularly helpful or welcoming. My second time around, I went in the evening and in the middle of my dining experience, a staff member approached me and asked that I stand up from my seat and use another chair as they were packing up those plastic seats.
Raphael C. ★★★★★ : Great and amazing. Off course I visited there a couple of days for a picnic outing
3
Cross River National Park
66.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars1.1k reviews
HPJX+669, Ikom - Abanliko Rd, Basua, Cross River, Nigeria
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A rainforest park with medicinal plants and a nature trail, offering a digital detox with no network.
- nature trail
- medicinal plants
- no network
- lodging
- monkeys
- rainforest
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume100
Review recency27
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment78
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Akwaowo K. ★★★★★ : An incredible place and experience. You need to visit to experience it
4
Kwa Falls
64.1/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars134 reviews
Aningeje Town, along Oban Road, Akamkpa LGA, 4GV6+23J, Aningeje 542103, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume71
Review recency59
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Moses D. ★★★★★ : It was indeed, adventurous. Nature is beautiful. Kwa falls is a nice place to be...
Emmanuel U. ★★★★★ : Kwa Waterfall’s true appeal is found in its calm, unspoiled atmosphere, where nature feels pure and undisturbed. For the most peaceful experience, an early morning visit or a quiet weekday is highly recommended.
5
SIP STATION HUB CALABAR MUSEUM
63.8/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars221 reviews
X88C+V98, Ekpo Eyo Drive, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Housed in a prefabricated 1884 colonial building that is itself a historic monument.
- colonial building
- knowledgeable guide
- historical artifacts
- slave trade relics
- river view
- no photography
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Google rating69
Review volume78
Review recency26
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment88
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Godwin U. ★★★★★ : An outstanding experience from start to finish. The tour guide demonstrated excellent knowledge and hospitality, ensuring we explored the site thoroughly and comfortably. The location also offers a fantastic area for relaxation and refreshments, making it an ideal spot to unwind after the tour.
Olabode J. ★★★★★ : The National Museum, Calabar is an a place of great historical significance so the nation of Nigeria. The building is the typical colonial building with deep eaves and pristine architecture. It is a place to visit. The building was prefabricated in Britain in the year1884 and assembled in Calabar as the old Colonial Residency
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World War 1 Cenotaph
59.8/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars199 reviews
X87F+PXX, Road, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume77
Review recency40
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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VICTOR 1 ★★★★★ : 11 11 is a very nice place were you can stay and enjoy yourself with family and friends. I love the place very much
Arikpo J. ★★★★★ : Free to the public. Beautiful place, fresh air. And very safe. Love to visit again.
7
Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort
59.6/ 100
3.53.5 out of 5 stars599 reviews
28X8+6FP, Calabar 541112, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating50
Review volume93
Review recency51
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Bukky B. ★★★★★ : Tinapa has great potential but it's currently not functional and there's evidence of vandalization. It's a beautiful place with lush greenery and different sections of activities. It would be nice if the government can bring it back to life.
Tamuno ★★★★★ : Although I'd like to visit, but I don't understand why it keeps popping up for a review when I've not visited there before.
8
Nigeria Cross River State
57.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars80 reviews
284Q+QP5, Old Odukpani Road, Ikot Akasuk, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume64
Review recency1
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Cultural Centre
56.3/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars272 reviews
Calabar Cultural Centre, Bogoberi, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume81
Review recency4
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Isaac F. ★★★★★ : Beautiful experience and great view.
10
Ndidem of the Quas Palace Grounds
53.5/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars29 reviews
X89M+5RR, Asim Ikang St, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume49
Review recency6
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Carmelo A. ★★★★★ : History and culture in a Neat building..
11
Giant hands sculptures
50.7/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
X89F+3HF, Naval Base, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency29
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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12
Mary Slessor Tomb
47.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
X857+44M, Ene Nosh Street, Henshaw Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
- liked it
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency5
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment53
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13
Akim Ekpe Hall
45.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
X8MR+M68, Akim Cl, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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14
National Archives of Nigeria
36.8/ 100
3.33.3 out of 5 stars14 reviews
Ekorinim Rd, off Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating40
Review volume39
Review recency3
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Gedoni G. ★★★★★ : Their staff are the most cooperative
15
Muze Arts Planet
15.6/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Ikot Anwatim, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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SIP STATION HUB
12.2/ 100
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OLD MUSEUM, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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17
Slave History Museum
8.9/ 100
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Slave History Museum, Calabar, Nigeria
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Old Residency Museum
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
9 Marina Resort Road, Calabar, Cross River State
Review analysis
Built in 1884 in Britain and shipped to Calabar in pieces; housed colonial governors of the Niger Coast Protectorate. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Residency_Museum,_Calabar)
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Review sentiment50
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Chief Ekpo Bassey's House
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Chief Ekpo Bassey's House, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Museum in Calaba, Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Review sentiment50
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National Museum, Calabar
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
National Museum, Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Museum in Calabar, Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #20? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Review sentiment50
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21
Calabar Old Residency Museum
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Calabar Old Residency Museum, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Museum in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #21? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Review sentiment50
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22
Slave trade musuem Calabar
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Slave trade musuem Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Museum in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #22? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Review sentiment50
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23
Wattcentral Art Gallery
35.0/ 100
3.33.3 out of 5 stars6 reviews
Spar Calabar Mall, Barracks Roads, Bogoberi, Calabar 234000, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Located in a mall hallway with temporary exhibitions.
- temporary exhibitions
- mall location
- nice artwork
- self portrait available
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Why ranked #23? ▾
Google rating40
Review volume28
Review recency6
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
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Ilesanmi F. ★★★★★ : It's a place to be❤️❤️😍😍, what an amazing experience
24
Perfection Art Gallery
21.2/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
8 Edgerly Rd, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
- lovely seeings
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Why ranked #24? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume10
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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25
Ucheart Gallery
15.6/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Prison Officers mess, Opp State Library, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #25? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness67
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The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar
78.6/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars3.3k reviews
10 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Uduak, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Spacious, clean rooms with no bedbugs, but old facilities and poor room service.
- spacious rooms
- clean bedding
- old hotel
- slow room service
- loud music
- food poisoning
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Why ranked #26? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume100
Review recency85
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment44
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Arome O. ★★★★★ : This place is good considering how old this facility is and knowing the maintenance culture of Nigeria.
Prisca W ★★★★★ : The rooms are spacious and clean. If, like me, you're wary of picking up bedbugs from hotels and this is one of your considerations when choosing where to stay, then the Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar is an excellent option. The bedding was clean and fresh, the mattress seam, bed frame, headboard and furniture, clean and free from bugs. Yes, I took my time to check🙈 The hotel has visible security and constant electricity. The bathrooms are clean and fresh towels are provided, for guests who use them. I highly recommend the Metropolitan❤️
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Hogis Luxury Suites
76.9/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars409 reviews
7 Akim Cl, Housing Estate Rd, State, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Large rooms with friendly staff but some guests report humiliation by military owner.
- huge rooms
- friendly staff
- military owner
- humiliation
- serene environment
- dark lighting
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Why ranked #27? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume87
Review recency60
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment56
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John A. ★★★★★ : Just wow, it was amazing, environment screeming with art work. I also love the services, customer care is 👍
Ejeh M. ★★★★★ : Very serene environment, parking space, entrance and exit well arranged
28
Calabar Harbour Resort & Spa
66.2/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars658 reviews
32, Asari Eso Layout, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Old-money aesthetic with top-rated furniture but consistently dim lighting throughout.
- dim lighting
- spacious rooms
- helpful staff
- good location
- internet issues
- ant problem
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Why ranked #28? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume94
Review recency23
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment62
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tony J. ★★★★★ : Its another year where branding services for Jumia Nigeria is on going. Calabar Harbour Resort is a 4 star Hotel with one of the anesthetic that have seen, clean and cool environment for relaxation. Calabar Harbour Resort thumbs-up 👍
Abdulmumini R. ★★★★★ : Good location, well furnished cosy rooms with modern facilities. Television programmes limited to a few without enough variety as one would expect for such a hotel. The epileptic internet is not strong enough to be of use. The staff are courteous and helpful.

What the data shows for museums in Calabar

Counted from every museum ranked in Calabar, Cross River State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 28
With 5+ reviews: 15
Rated 4.5 or higher: 3
Median reviews: 10
Phone listed: 17 of 28
Opening hours listed: 14 of 28

15 of the 28 museums ranked in Calabar have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 8,584 reviews.

Of the 28, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 9 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 7 are below 4.0 and 9 have no rating yet.

The median museum here has 10 reviews.

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar has the most, 3,331 at 4.1, followed by Cross River National Park (1,081) and Marina Resort (1,057).

17 list a phone number, 2 a website and 14 opening hours; 20 have a photo on file.

Across the 30 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes museums, the median city lists 27; Calabar has 28, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from July 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which museum in Calabar has the highest Google rating?

MARINA Beach, Calabar has the highest rating among the five named businesses, at 4.1 stars from 489 reviews. Cross River National Park and Kwa Falls each have 4.0 stars, from 1,081 and 134 reviews respectively. The rating gap is small.

How many museums are in Calabar?

There are 25 museums in Calabar, Cross River State. MARINA Beach, Calabar has 4.1 stars from 489 reviews, while Marina Resort has 3.9 stars from 1,057 reviews. The total count covers the city's museum profiles.

Which Calabar museum has the most reviews?

Cross River National Park has the largest review count, with 1,081 reviews and a 4.0 rating. Marina Resort follows with 1,057 reviews and 3.9 stars. The two review counts are close, but their ratings differ by 0.1.

How should I read the museum ratings in Calabar?

The ratings sit within a narrow range. MARINA Beach, Calabar has 4.1 stars from 489 reviews; Cross River National Park and Kwa Falls each have 4.0 stars from 1,081 and 134 reviews; Marina Resort and SIP STATION HUB CALABAR MUSEUM each have 3.9 stars, from 1,057 and 221 reviews.

How are the museums ordered?

Ranked places businesses according to their recorded position using rating and review information. MARINA Beach, Calabar appears at 4.1 stars from 489 reviews, while Cross River National Park has 4.0 stars from 1,081 reviews. Placement is not a paid position.

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