Benin Heritage Takes Centre Stage at Lisbon Exhibition

A museum exhibition exploring the historical relationship between the Benin Kingdom and Portugal is scheduled for October 2 to 9, 2026, in Lisbon.

The exhibition, announced under the theme “Benin Kingdom and the Portuguese”, is being organised in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Lisbon.

According to the event notice, the exhibition will take place at Avenida com Vasco da Gama, Restelo, 1400-127, Lisbon, Portugal, with visiting hours between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The programme places the Benin Kingdom’s relationship with the Portuguese at the centre of a cultural presentation in the Portuguese capital, offering a platform for engagement with this aspect of Nigeria’s historical heritage.