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National Museum of Ghana, Accra

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See chief's regalia and traditional musical instruments at National Museum of Ghana, the largest and oldest of the six state-run museums in Ghana. The museum's impressive collection of artifacts includes items from the Stone Age, with bronze heads, wood carvings, traditional textiles, colorful beads, gold weights, head stools, and various pottery items among the most important objects to see. Items from other African countries obtained through trade and gifts are also on display here. Tour a contemporary sculpture collection scattered around the building and its spacious yard. The complex also houses a small art gallery, featuring works by contemporary artists. To visit National Museum of Ghana on your holiday in Accra, and find out what else Accra has to offer, use our Accra online road trip planner .
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  • By Shahina B On April 27, 2018
    I was lucky to get the services of a tour guide who is on site. Listening to her give the background to the pictures and artifacts definitely made this an interesting and enjoyable visit. Had I just g...  more »
  • By Stephen N On February 9, 2018
    During my half day tour around Accra on Monday 27/11/17 we called into the National Museum Of Ghana for the first stop with my driver / tour guide &, unfortunately on arrival we were informed from sta...  more »
  • By Doug H On September 14, 2017
    We stumbled upon this museum as we were on another outing. Though things are not yet perfect here it was a delightful experience. I think we will take friends when they visit next month  more »
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  • By Charles Street On August 22, 2018
    I was very disappointed in the museum with the presentation of the photos and artifacts. They were no presented very well of the very first President of Ghana. Hopefully someone will step up and make it a first-class museum. It was not very professionally put together.
  • By Emmanuel Gyan Ghanney On August 20, 2018
    Very nice place to be, they have a lot of tourist stuff there.
  • By Kofi Adinkrah On June 1, 2018
    Not enough artefacts. Museum can be much better run and improved in term of presentation. Items on display do show a rich history, nonetheless.
  • By Reginald Davies On August 4, 2018
    Interesting place to visit any free time
  • By Fred Kwadwo Aazore On April 19, 2018
    Well crafted edifice with large auditoriums for national or very big events. Accessibility concerns and car parking space well catered for.
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