Ghana National Museum

Ghana National Museum

The Ghana National Museum, located in Accra, is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. The museum opened to the public on March 5, 1957, as part of the celebrations for Ghana’s Independence Day.

The museum’s exhibits are diverse and can be categorized into three sections: archaeological collections, ethnographic collections, and fine art crafts. The archaeological collection includes discoveries from the Stone Age to more recent periods, featuring permanent displays such as chief’s regalia, traditional Ghanaian musical instruments, glass beads, traditional textiles, stools, and ceramics. Additionally, there are items exchanged from other African countries, such as South African masks and Zulu wood carvings.

The Ghana National Museum also houses a selection of modern Ghanaian paintings, including oil paintings, pastel works, acrylics, watercolors, and abstract collages. The museum currently preserves historical and cultural exhibits related to Ghanaian tribal chieftaincy culture, the history of the slave trade, ethnic traditional crafts, and African musical instruments. It underwent renovation in 2007 in preparation for Ghana’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

National Museum of Ghana

Why Go: The largest and oldest museum in Ghana

Continent: Africa【Africa】

Country/Region: Ghana[Ghana]

Province/State: Greater Accra Region [Greater Accra Region]

City: Accra [Accra]