History has a unique way of teaching us important lessons, and sometimes, it’s the stories of the past that shape our understanding of the present. The “Blind Spots: Unveiling the Shadows” exhibition, set to open its doors from August 11th to September 30th, 2023, at the Museum of Science and

We are pleased to announce that the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) is implementing a revised structure for entrance fees to its museums and monuments across the country, effective from 1st July. This strategic decision aims to enhance the accessibility and sustainability of these cultural treasures while ensuring their

The National Museum Gallery which was closed for refurbishment in 2015 is officially open to the public. Gracing the reopening was His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana and some dignitaries. The facility, located on the premises of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board

The Asante culture is an ancient culture, containing many mysterious elements whose origins remain obscure. One of such elements is the Asante Traditional Buildings, whose intricate designs and decorations caught the attention of visitors – especially Europeans – to the Asante Kingdom from the late eighteen century to the early

In 1796 the first European coins notably the ackey and the taku were introduced into West Africa. Between 1912 and 1913 the West African currency board was set up by the British government to issue African pound notes and coins. After independence, in 1958, Ghana issued her first currency notes

The Nalerigu Defence Wall is the remains of the Naa Jaringa Walls, which lie under a grove of trees. The wall is located in Nalerigu in the East Mamprusi Municipality, about 120 km south-east of Bolgatanga, about 156 km from Tamale and 8 km past Gambaga, in the North East

  Ghanaian stools are often wooden seat usually resting on a single pedestal or two legs. They are used for sitting and also to represent the office of traditional rulers. The stools are mainly calved from wood. Carvers sometimes consider the type and spirit of the tree to be used.

The Larabanga Mosque is popularly referred to as the ‘Mecca of West Africa’, because of its rich historical and architectural values. The dimensions of the mosque are approximately 8m by 8m. The Larabanga Mosque made it to the World Monuments Fund’s List of 100 Most Endangered Sites. The mosque is