Porto-Novo Benin

Established in the 1960s and Porto Novo’s first museum, this charming museum contains a good collection of historical artifacts.

Porto-Novo Benin

Benin’s turbulent history is on display here, from its prosperous 17th century beginnings as the African Dahomey kingdom and 19th century invasion by the French to its 1960 independent Marxist regime and present-day democracy.

Porto-Novo Benin

Not far from the da Silva museum is this former home of King Toffa, whose personal effects are on display, including photographs and his royal carriage.

Grand Marche De, Porto-Novo Benin