Ranked #2 in Museums · Benin City
Oba Palace
- Open 24 hours
Sources and dates
- Listing source: Google Places; record fetched 3 October 2026.
- 6 Google rating/review records held, 6 with written text; newest published 3 July 2026.
- Review records fetched 6 September 2026.
- Stored review analysis updated 6 September 2026.
- Ranking computed 23 September 2026.
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Why this is ranked #2 in Museums in Benin City
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Composite score 72.5 of 100
- Google rating83
- Review volume97
- Review recency80
- Profile completeness0
- Review sentiment73
- Verification0
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About
Oba Palace is one of the museums in Benin City, located at 8JJC+R4G, Ogogugbo, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria. Its recorded Google rating is 4.3 stars from 791 reviews.
Google ratings and review excerpts
- Mr I.3 months ago5.0 out of 5 stars
The is the traditional residence of the Oba of Benin and one of Nigeria's most important cultural and historical landmarks. The palace serves as the spiritual, cultural, and administrative center of the Benin Kingdom, reflecting centuries of Benin history and royal tradition…
- Amos O.7 months ago5.0 out of 5 stars
It was so easy to locate saving Me time and energy
- Clare O.4 years ago4.0 out of 5 stars
We did not see Oba, but we were taken through the history and culture of the Palace
- Felix O5 years ago5.0 out of 5 stars
The Palace is the administrative quarters and residence of the oba of benin. The current Oba is his Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba Ewuare II. The palace is a revered traditional milieu. It is a preservation of the benin culture. With a guided tour one can learn about the history of…
- Egabor8 M.5 years ago5.0 out of 5 stars
Best place to experience our rich culture, Beautiful cultural display and fun place to learn about the Edo kingdom history. If I have my chance I will be visiting everyday but unfortunately I have to go on ceremonials days. I love Benin people and their rich culture. Long live…
- Gift S.6 years ago5.0 out of 5 stars
The Oba title was created for the Head of State (Emperor) of the Benin Empire at some time between 1180 and 1300. The Oba of Benin's palace is the palace of the Oba and the present Oba is the Oba Ewuare II (born October 20, 1953) and was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October…
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Oba Palace: quick answers
- Where is Oba Palace located?
- Oba Palace is located at 8JJC+R4G, Ogogugbo, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria.
- What are Oba Palace's opening hours?
- Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours.
- Does Oba Palace have reviews?
- Yes. Oba Palace is rated 4.3★ from 791 Google reviews on Ranked.
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