Abstract Artifacts are ancient art products of human creation that remained one of the ways through which history is made tangible, because these collections gives an insight about the development of man. Besides, the human value placed on these cultural products (artifacts), due to their historical importance, and the desire to have a safe place for keeping them, is what necessitated the creation of museum. Therefore, the study aimed at documenting and exposing the different aspects of Nigerian cultural heritage housed in the museum and their relevance to the education of the society. Also to examine the present collection policy of the NCMM as well as the role of Kaduna museum in relation to the current development needs of the Nigerian people the study employed the use of two research methods namely descriptive and historical research methods. The study revealed that Kaduna museum houses three types of material culture, which are categorized into archeological, ethnographic and craft sections. The educational role of Kaduna museum is losing its relevance due to modern cultural need. The study also finds out that the National Commission for Museums and Monuments does not have a separate collection policy for its museums. The study recommends that Kaduna museum should improve on it method of exhibition, it should be able to conduct outreach programmes to the public.
AN EXPOSITORY AND DOCUMENTARY STUDY OF MATERIAL CULTURE IN NATIONAL MUSEUM, KADUNA.
Abstract Artifacts are ancient art products of human creation that remained one of the ways through which history is made tangible, because these collections gives an insight about the development of man. Besides, the human value placed on these cultural products (artifacts), due to their historical importance, and the desire to have a safe place for keeping them, is what necessitated the creation of museum. Therefore, the study aimed at documenting and exposing the different aspects of Nigerian cultural heritage housed in the museum and their relevance to the education of the society. Also to examine the present collection policy of the NCMM as well as the role of Kaduna museum in relation to the current development needs of the Nigerian people the study employed the use of two research methods namely descriptive and historical research methods. The study revealed that Kaduna museum houses three types of material culture, which are categorized into archeological, ethnographic and craft sections. The educational role of Kaduna museum is losing its relevance due to modern cultural need. The study also finds out that the National Commission for Museums and Monuments does not have a separate collection policy for its museums. The study recommends that Kaduna museum should improve on it method of exhibition, it should be able to conduct outreach programmes to the public.
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