Culture Index exists to catalog cultural institutions online, and highlight the best practices that inspire us.
Launching with a focus on museums and building from there, we are a resource for both research and discovery. Browse information about online communications, and discover ideas with examples of what’s possible for cultural institutions in the digital space.
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Museum of West African Art
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is an independent non-profit institution dedicated to the preservation of heritage, expansion of knowledge and celebration of West African arts and culture. MOWAA was founded in 2020 as a catalyst for deepening connections between contemporary arts and the rich cultural heritage of West Africa, creating opportunities for African and Diaspora artists and scholars. Located in the heart of Benin City, the MOWAA Campus is an ecosystem of buildings and public spaces designed to nurture, inspire, and showcase creatives, artists, scholars, and cultural practitioners. The first building, the MOWAA Institute, is open to the public in November 2025 alongside our inaugural contemporary exhibition Nigeria Imaginary: Homecoming.
