Nigeria is set to open its first dedicated science museum to the public on 21 May in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the country's science and education landscape.

The Nigerian Academy of Science announced that the NAS T.Y. Danjuma Museum and Library, funded and commissioned in 2025 by retired General Theophilus Danjuma, would open its doors as a national hub for scientific learning, innovation and research.

In a statement signed by the academy's President, Abubakar Sambo, and Public Affairs Secretary, Chinedum Babalola, the institution described the facility as a transformative space designed to inspire students, researchers, educators and the wider public through interactive exhibitions and educational resources.

The museum will offer organised group tours, school excursions, themed exhibitions, and practical learning experiences aimed at strengthening science education across the country. The academy noted that, beyond permanent exhibits, specialised themed exhibitions would be organised on a regular basis.

The facility is also designed to support the advancement of STEAM education, covering Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, with a focus on encouraging innovation among young Nigerians.

The opening ceremony will feature a public lecture titled "Redefining Cancer Care in the Era of Immunotherapy and Precision Oncology: Implications for Research, Treatment, and Policy in Nigeria," to be delivered by Kunle Odunsi, Director of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

Seven distinguished individuals will also be inducted as Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science during the event.

The academy stated that it remained open to partnerships with corporate organisations, development agencies, and stakeholders interested in supporting the museum's growth and sustainability.