[4] In 2018, the museum opened a new exhibition center to promote tourism in Oyo State, this exhibition featured artifacts such as a Yoruba Shigidi figurine,[a] Mumuye head mask,[b] Ekoi Head Dress,[c] Benin Rooster Bronze and Edo Metal Bells.
[8] The masquerade gallery features exhibits about Egunguns, Mmaawun, Ekpo, Egwu Atta, Dodo and Ekpe, as well as information about the spirituality of the Yoruba, Igbo, Efik, Ibibio and Ebira cultures in Nigeria's Middle Belt region.
The museum has an exhibit on pottery that includes bowl-shaped pots called Kula that are used for preparing food.
[9] The museum contains sculptures of Nnamdi Azikwe, Tafawa Balewa and Ladoke Akintola, as well as exhibits about the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba tribes of Nigeria.
[12] The museum contains a collection of ritual pots used in Yoruba religion including Esu, Ogun and Osun.