National Museum Portharcourt

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The museum currently houses a permanent exhibition with the theme �Life in the Niger Delta� , which was opened to the public on June 9, 2009. The design and arrangement of the gallery was done to reflect (showcase) life in the Niger Delta in two main areas, namely: social and economic. This was done to showcase the aspects of life in the region that contributed to the emergence of the area as an economic sphere of influence and a region that blends diverse cultural traditions.

Walking through the exhibition, the first thing one comes across is an exhibit that recounts the economic life of the Niger Delta region. The exhibit is a tribute to the late Prof. Nwanna Nzewunwa by his wife in honor of his works on archaeology. The economic gallery displayed economic activities and artifacts of importance to the upland and lowland parts of the Niger Delta. Hence, objects used for upland farming area, freshwater fishing, and farming area, and saltwater fishing and trading were on display.