Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Sacred Grove

Explore one of Nigeria’s last forest sanctuaries of art and spirituality

In collaboration with

Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation

Cultural Heritage Center, U.S. Department of State

Enter an extraordinary Yorùbá sanctuary

The UNESCO World Heritage site where spirituality and creativity converge

Video

Welcome to Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo

Prepare to be amazed by a jewel of Òṣogbo, Nigera

Virtual Tour

Get to Know the Groves

What's a sacred grove, and what makes this one special?

Glorious groves go digital

Explore the site like never before with Street View and in 3D

Ilédì Oǹtótóo

The assembly hall of the Ògbóni earth cult

Ojubo Òṣogbo

The central shrine for Ọ̀ṣun worship

The Búsanyìn Shrine

An impressive structure and worship site

Ìyá Mọòpó

The embodiment of the godess of women's occupations

ExploreThe Búsanyìn Shrine

ExploreInside the Ilédì Oǹtótóo Shrine

ExploreGateway to Ojúbọ Òṣogbo

ExploreThe Agrubà Gate

ExploreSusanne Wenger House of the Arts

ExploreIlédì Oǹtótóo, Shrine paintings

ExploreWood Carvings of Ilédì Oǹtótóo

"Each shrine is a spiritual pilgrimage"

3D Virtual tour

One Last Look at the Búsanyìn Shrine

A digital record of the shrine destroyed in a flood

3D Virtual tour

Visit the "Great Mother"

Tour the dynamic structure of Ìyá Mọòpó

Street View

The Home of New Sacred Art

Step inside the Susanne Wenger House

Video Tour

Get Lost in the Groves

An inside tour through the entire site

Where the gods are embodied...

Step inside the shrines and experience their magic

Ìyá Mọòpó

Imagining the goddess of all that is female

Sculpting Ọbàtálá

The home and image of a deity of creation

A Gateway to the Goddess

The main shrine, where devotees worship Ọ̀ṣun

The Path of Dancing Gods

Scuplted deities leap along the Alájere forest path

Ilédì Oǹtótóo

A meeting point for the Ògbóni, an ancient society of the earth diety

... and divine inspiration comes to life

The Artists

The New Sacred Art Movement

Bridging religious tradition and conteporary art

The Community

"They Say The Forest is Full Of Spirits"

The deep spirituality that inspired the art is still alive

Culture is drowning

Climate change, flooding, and other threats risk the Groves' survival

What are the threats?

Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo's Climate Crisis: A Quick Guide

The changing climate is impacting Nigeria's cultural heritage

How do we face them?

In collaboration with

Enter an extraordinary Yorùbá sanctuary

The UNESCO World Heritage site where spirituality and creativity converge

Welcome to Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo

Prepare to be amazed by a jewel of Òṣogbo, Nigera

Get to Know the Groves

What's a sacred grove, and what makes this one special?

Glorious groves go digital

Explore the site like never before with Street View and in 3D

Ilédì Oǹtótóo

The assembly hall of the Ògbóni earth cult

Ojubo Òṣogbo

The central shrine for Ọ̀ṣun worship

The Búsanyìn Shrine

An impressive structure and worship site

Ìyá Mọòpó

The embodiment of the godess of women's occupations

"Each shrine is a spiritual pilgrimage"

One Last Look at the Búsanyìn Shrine

A digital record of the shrine destroyed in a flood

Visit the "Great Mother"

Tour the dynamic structure of Ìyá Mọòpó

The Home of New Sacred Art

Step inside the Susanne Wenger House

Get Lost in the Groves

An inside tour through the entire site

Where the gods are embodied...

Step inside the shrines and experience their magic

Ìyá Mọòpó

Imagining the goddess of all that is female

Sculpting Ọbàtálá

The home and image of a deity of creation

A Gateway to the Goddess

The main shrine, where devotees worship Ọ̀ṣun

The Path of Dancing Gods

Scuplted deities leap along the Alájere forest path

Ilédì Oǹtótóo

A meeting point for the Ògbóni, an ancient society of the earth diety

... and divine inspiration comes to life

The New Sacred Art Movement

Bridging religious tradition and conteporary art

"They Say The Forest is Full Of Spirits"

The deep spirituality that inspired the art is still alive

Culture is drowning

Climate change, flooding, and other threats risk the Groves' survival

Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo's Climate Crisis: A Quick Guide

The changing climate is impacting Nigeria's cultural heritage

Protecting a Sacred Space

Digital imagery and community intervention are promoting restoration

Channels of creativity

Artists of the New Sacred Art Movement who brought an extraordinary vision to life