Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University

4 Chris Avbenake - 2 months ago

The Shyllon Museum is located in the quiet serenity of the Pan African University.
Ample space for car park and a short work to the museum with some crafted work on display outside.
There is an entrance for wheelchair as well as an elevator to take them to the upper floor.
A friendly security personnel is at the entrance to welcome you and to ensure you are logged in for safety reasons.
On display are craft, art work, oil paint, caves and many designs by student's both present and past. You could be amazed what one can do with empty plastic bottle water container, or disposed sachet pure water. Am not saying much on the bull crafted with disposed electrical board, or some vehicle parts.
The lighting in the gallery are top notch, both for the display and viewing. Seems to have an international taste just as we see on movies; art galleries and studio.
A particular distinct was camera shot of some candid posture, as well as color separation in display.
There was no tour guide on ground as it was Sunday visit, but was told there is usually a tour guide which would have made it a more interesting visit.
Art lovers will see it as a stop over to feast their eyes and to describe the stories they tell.
I do would love to come visit again.

5 Cwendee Anumz - 5 months ago

To say that I had a good time would be an understatement. My experience was edutaining. The most fascinating thing is that each item displayed has a story attached to it. My highlights were the Lantern made out of fire clay and the 9 virgins (If I got that correctly) that symbolizes the unpleasant practice of child marriage and how those who indulge in such act are regarded as headless beings. It’s so amazing how talented Nigerians are and how they use their hands to create magic. Not forgetting the items made out of materials such as palm kernel seeds, pure water sachets, sack bags and so on.

5 Temidayo Musa - 4 weeks ago

So so splendid.

The architecture of the museum follows the principles that inspired the design of all the other buildings of the Pan-Atlantic University: fitness for purpose, flexibility, sustainability and character.

We have created a flexible space that will allow the museum to change its display configuration according to changing curatorial demands, whilst efficiently utilising its provided resources.

In planning the YSMA building and its systems, the designers gave great attention to security, environmental control, efficient lighting, display quality and ease of circulation. The excellent thermal insulation of the external walls and the efficient air circulation throughout the single “exhibition space” require a minimum air conditioning load. In addition, the cubic shape, a clean cube of 30 x 30 x 11 meters and the richly textured finish of the stained concrete walls give the museum building an iconic character, allowing it to stand out on the campus lawns and depict the university's recognition of the museum's value as an important contribution towards its educational mission.

5 Kasali Adedayo - 11 months ago

Nigeria's first Art Museum. Housed by the PAN African University, along the lekki-epe expressway, So full of life. Several art collections from notable artists and also prehistoric artifacts. I recommend visiting here if you're a lover of art, history, adventure or just wish to learn more, as you'll get it all here. You can come with your vehicle, there are several lots to park. The site also has experienced friendly and courteous speaking guide. Thank you Ebube, I'll be visiting soon in company of friends and loved ones

5 francisca Akhibi - 7 months ago

Beautiful art pieces located in Pan African University.

It’s great to see universities promoting local and african artists and art pieces. When you’re ever in the school, make sure to visit!

Price-wise, it’s free for students of the schools and NGN2000 for non-students.

5 Iheanyi Igboko - 10 months ago

The Yemisi Shyllon Museum is breathtakingly beautiful. This space amplifies the role and impact of arts to our existence. How arts can be used to form opinion and reshape society. This is one sure place to visit in Lagos.

5 Chikamnenye Onubogu - a year ago

Loved everything about this place, the ambiance is par with a historical Museum.
If you're an art enthusiast and want to see art from all the greats you learned about in school, Ladi Kwali, Ben Enwonu, Bruce Onabrapkeya, Susen Wenger, etc you should visit.