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== Archives ==
== Archives ==


'''National Archives of Benin'''<br>Route de Missérété, opposite the Regional School of Magistracy<br>Ouando/ Porto-Novo, Benin<br>
'''National Archives of Benin'''<br>Porto-Novo<br>Website: [https://www.revolvy.com/page/National-Archives-of-Benin National Archives of Benin]
PO Box: 629 Porto-Novo, Benin<br>
Telephone: +229 20 24 66 07<br>
[http://www.dan.ilemi.net/ Website]
===French Colonial Archives===
[https://recherche-anom.culture.gouv.fr/archives/egf '''National Archives of Overseas (ANOM)''']<br>
29 chemin du moulin de Testas - CS50062<br>
13182 Aix-en-Provence<br>
CEDEX 5 France<br>
<br>
Telephone: + 33 (0)4 42 93 38 50<br>
Email: anom.aix@culture.gouv.fr <br>
*[http://anom.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caomec2/recherche.php?territoire=DAHOMEY '''Overseas National Archives, Dahomey (now Benin)''']
===Endangered Archives===
[https://eap.bl.uk/project/EAP1055 Slow Death for Slavery in the National Archives of Benin (EAP1055)]
:This project intends thus to digitise the early colonial records dealing with the end of slavery. The formal abolition of slavery by the French colonial power did not directly lead to the end of slavery overnight as some of the masters tried to retain a form of spatialand contractual control over them by turning their former slaves into tenants and servants. Many former slavers sued their former masters who were trying to reassert their domination over them during the early colonial period.


== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
'''Melchior Leridon Library'''<br>Agla District<br>Cotonou<br>
Website: [http://aad-fund.org/the-melchior-leridon-library-opens-its-doors-in-cotonou/?lang=en Melchior Leridon Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://aad-fund.org/projet/the-beautiful-libraries-of-benin/?lang=en Melchior Leridon Library]
'''National Library of Benin''' (Bibliothèque Nationale du Bénin)<br>401 Porto-Novo<br>Porto-Novo, Benin<br>Telephone: (229) 22 25 85<br>Email: [mailto:bn.benin@bj.refer.org bn.benin@bj.refer.org]<br>
'''National Library of Benin''' (Bibliothèque Nationale du Bénin)<br>401 Porto-Novo<br>Porto-Novo, Benin<br>Telephone: (229) 22 25 85<br>Email: [mailto:bn.benin@bj.refer.org bn.benin@bj.refer.org]<br>
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/bnb.benin/ National Library of Benin Facebook]<br>
Website: [http://www.librarything.com/venue/44181/Biblioth%C3%A8que-Nationale-du-B%C3%A9nin-National-Library-of-Benin National Library of Benin]<br>
Website: [https://e-services.bnb.bj/?fbclid=IwAR3OAk2UIo46X_fqnUUAUULv8bwdL6mnR-YN8GG3Lcse1nSthLZwrUggWMA National Library of Benin]
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Library-of-Benin/145321235495148 National Library of Benin]
 
== Museums ==
 
'''Alexandre Sènou Adandé Ethnographic Museum'''<br>Porto-Novo<br>
Website: [https://www.museuly.com/listing/alexandre-senou-adande-ethnographic-museum/ Alexandre Sènou Adandé Ethnographic Museum]
 
:Alexandre Sènou Adandé Ethnographic Museum is a well-known vacationer attraction in Benin for a lot of causes. It combines wealthy historical past, lovely nature, nice service, and superb tradition.
 
'''The da Silva Museum'''<br>Porto-Novo<br>
Website: [https://www.inspirock.com/benin/porto-novo/da-silva-museum-a118229171 The da Silva Museum]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.ozy.com/good-sht/get-a-taste-for-afro-brazilian-culture-from-this-vibrant-museum/85311 The da Silva Museum]
 
:The da Silva Museum is an old colonial home which has a large collection of artifacts from slavery, to traditional religions as well as unique items used by the colons during the 19th century. In one sentence, the museum is where you want to go to learn about Benin’s history.  It is also a great way to see the Afro-Brazilian culture and influence on Benin.
 
'''Historic Museum of Ouidah'''<br>BP 33 Ouidah<br>Telephone: (229) 21-34-10-21<br>Email: [mailto:contact@museeouidah.org contact@museeouidah.org]<br>
Website: [http://www.museeouidah.org/accueil.htm Historic Museum of Ouidah]
 
:The Museum of History of Ouidah has a large number of objects and illustrations of historical and cultural importance which, collected together, allow the visitor to understand the past of the region. The museum collections are assembled according to six main themes: The Portuguese Fort (the seat of the museum), The Kingdom of Xwéda , The Kingdom of Dahomey , The Slave Trade , Voodoo, and The Cultural Links between Benin and the New World.
 
'''Honme Museum'''<br>Rue Toffa<br>Porto-Novo<br>Telephone (229) 20 21 35 66<br>
Website: [https://travel.jumia.com/en-gb/destinations/royal-palace-of-king-toffa-honme-museum-6098893 Honme Museum]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.wander.am/travel/porto-novo-58745/places/honme-museum-21316 Honme Museum]
 
:The Royal Palace of King Toffa, also called Musée Honmé, is a former royal home and today a museum. It is situated in Porto Novo and was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 1996 alongside its surrounding district. During your visit of the ancient palace, you will get to see relics related to the King Toffa period.
 


For a list of museums in Benin, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Benin List of museums in Benin] in Wikipedia.


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Revision as of 19:21, 19 February 2019

Benin Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Benin Background
Local Research Resources

Archives[edit | edit source]

National Archives of Benin
Porto-Novo
Website: National Archives of Benin

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Melchior Leridon Library
Agla District
Cotonou
Website: Melchior Leridon Library
Website #2: Melchior Leridon Library

National Library of Benin (Bibliothèque Nationale du Bénin)
401 Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo, Benin
Telephone: (229) 22 25 85
Email: bn.benin@bj.refer.org
Website: National Library of Benin
Website #2: National Library of Benin

Museums[edit | edit source]

Alexandre Sènou Adandé Ethnographic Museum
Porto-Novo
Website: Alexandre Sènou Adandé Ethnographic Museum

Alexandre Sènou Adandé Ethnographic Museum is a well-known vacationer attraction in Benin for a lot of causes. It combines wealthy historical past, lovely nature, nice service, and superb tradition.

The da Silva Museum
Porto-Novo
Website: The da Silva Museum
Website #2: The da Silva Museum

The da Silva Museum is an old colonial home which has a large collection of artifacts from slavery, to traditional religions as well as unique items used by the colons during the 19th century. In one sentence, the museum is where you want to go to learn about Benin’s history. It is also a great way to see the Afro-Brazilian culture and influence on Benin.

Historic Museum of Ouidah
BP 33 Ouidah
Telephone: (229) 21-34-10-21
Email: contact@museeouidah.org
Website: Historic Museum of Ouidah

The Museum of History of Ouidah has a large number of objects and illustrations of historical and cultural importance which, collected together, allow the visitor to understand the past of the region. The museum collections are assembled according to six main themes: The Portuguese Fort (the seat of the museum), The Kingdom of Xwéda , The Kingdom of Dahomey , The Slave Trade , Voodoo, and The Cultural Links between Benin and the New World.

Honme Museum
Rue Toffa
Porto-Novo
Telephone (229) 20 21 35 66
Website: Honme Museum
Website #2: Honme Museum

The Royal Palace of King Toffa, also called Musée Honmé, is a former royal home and today a museum. It is situated in Porto Novo and was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 1996 alongside its surrounding district. During your visit of the ancient palace, you will get to see relics related to the King Toffa period.


For a list of museums in Benin, go to List of museums in Benin in Wikipedia.