Museum
Slave History Museum
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The Slave History Museum in Calabar offers a sobering look at the transatlantic slave trade, focusing on the region's history as a key slave trading port. Visitors explore exhibits featuring artifacts, documents, and narratives that detail the journey from capture to the Middle Passage. The museum's setting in a former slave barracoon adds a poignant layer to the experience, making it a must-visit for those seeking to understand this dark chapter of history.
Don't miss
- View original shackles and chains used during the slave trade.
- Read personal narratives of enslaved Africans from the Calabar region.
- See the preserved holding cells where captives were kept before shipment.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Slave History Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inEntrance Kurá Hulanda Museum - tour guide not included4.6★ · 133 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Most bookedGuided African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry4.7★ · 1,185 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$415 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleCape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Private Tour5★ · 27 travelers10–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$200 per personSee dates →More attractions in Calabar