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The Ghana Museums & Monuments Board (GMMB) is responsible for the protection of the tangible and intangible material heritage of Ghana for the sole purpose of educating the general public to understand Ghana’s history and culture heritage.

18/09/2026

🌍 TGIF at the GMMB! 🎉

From young explorers to passionate history enthusiasts, people of all ages and backgrounds come together here to learn, engage, and enjoy enriching experiences.

Join our diverse community this weekend for discovery, culture, and inspiration. We look forward to welcoming you!

TRADITIONAL IRON MAKING IN GHANADid you know that iron technology shaped early societies in profound ways? From agricult...
16/09/2026

TRADITIONAL IRON MAKING IN GHANA
Did you know that iron technology shaped early societies in profound ways? From agriculture to hunting and even warfare, the discovery and use of iron between the 2nd and 4th centuries C.E. revolutionized life in West Africa.

At the heart of this technological breakthrough were smelters and blacksmiths. Smelters extracted iron from ore using furnaces, bellows, and tuyeres, while blacksmiths forged tools and weapons from the smelted iron.

Key elements of traditional iron making included:
• Furnaces – Clay structures where iron ore was reduced to bloom.
• Bellows & Tuyeres – Devices to control airflow and reach high smelting temperatures.
• Ore & Fuel – Laterite (iron-rich soil) and carefully selected charcoal from hardwood trees like mahogany and shea nut.
• Smithing – Purifying and shaping iron into essential tools such as axes, hoes, spears, and knives.
This intricate process not only produced durable tools but also supported the expansion of territories, urbanization, and state formation.

The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) officially welcomed cohort fellows for TheMuseumsLab 2026 targeted 1-week A...
15/09/2026

The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) officially welcomed cohort fellows for TheMuseumsLab 2026 targeted 1-week African Site Residencies!

As part of this international exchange co-curated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Ghana continues to serve as a pivotal host for critical dialogue. Over the coming week, fellows spanning curation, heritage conservation, archival management, and restitution research will engage directly with GMMB sites, local museum spaces, and cultural collections.

This residency offers a transformative platform for cross-continental knowledge exchange, bridging theoretical decolonial concepts with practical, site-based conservation and curatorial workflows across GMMB spaces. By fostering direct collaboration between African and European professionals, the program strengthens institutional networks, advances community-centered heritage management, and builds long-term capacity for managing living memory and historical collections.

A warm welcome (Akwaaba) to all participating fellows!

The Komaland Terracottas, exhibited at the National Museum of Ghana, are among the country's important archaeological co...
14/09/2026

The Komaland Terracottas, exhibited at the National Museum of Ghana, are among the country's important archaeological collections. Excavated from sites in the Koma area of Northern Ghana, these terracotta objects date to approximately 500–1100 AD.

The collection includes a variety of figures and objects, such as human figurines, mother-and-child representations, Janus (double-faced) figures, horse-and-rider sculptures, animal figures, and ceramic vessels. Archaeological research suggests that many of these objects were associated with religious practices, although their exact purpose and cultural context are still being studied.

The Komaland Terracottas provide important evidence of the artistic traditions, material culture, and technological skills of ancient communities in what is now northern Ghana. They continue to support research into Ghana's archaeological heritage and early societies.

Visit the National Museum of Ghana to learn more about the Komaland Terracottas and other archaeological collections that document Ghana's history.

📍 National Museum of Ghana, Accra 🕘 Open: Monday – Sunday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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As we wind up another productive week, why not make this weekend one to remember? Take time to explore Ghana's rich hist...
11/09/2026

As we wind up another productive week, why not make this weekend one to remember?

Take time to explore Ghana's rich history, culture, and heritage at our museums, forts, and castles.

Our facilities are open on weekends, so come and experience the stories that shaped our nation.

We look forward to welcoming you!

10/09/2026

ADINKRA SYMBOL SPOTLIGHT | OKUAFO PA

Okuafo Pa
Literally: “The Good Farmer”
This Adinkra symbol represents diligence, hard work, and entrepreneurship.

Rooted in Akan agricultural traditions, Okuafo Pa celebrates the perseverance of the farmer, one who tills the land with patience, resilience, and commitment, despite challenges such as poor soil or unpredictable weather. It reflects the enduring belief that consistent effort and discipline lead to prosperity.

Visually, the symbol draws inspiration from farming tools, emphasizing human labor and productivity. It reminds us that success is cultivated through effort, not chance.

Today, Okuafo Pa continues to inspire:
– Entrepreneurs and small businesses
– Youth engagement in agriculture
– Cultural exhibitions on work, economy, and rural life

A timeless symbol with a powerful message: Hard work still matters.


The Art of Bark Cloth Long before weaving looms became common, communities across Africa were already creating textiles ...
09/09/2026

The Art of Bark Cloth

Long before weaving looms became common, communities across Africa were already creating textiles directly from nature. One remarkable example is bark cloth, an ancient craft once practiced among Ghanaian societies and other African communities.

The image highlights some of the traditional tools used in the bark cloth-making process, showcasing the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our ancestors.

How Bark Cloth Was Made

🔸 Harvesting the Bark

Craftsmen carefully removed the inner bark from selected trees, often during the rainy season when the bark was easier to work with.

🔸 Beating and Stretching

Using specially carved wooden mallets, the bark was rhythmically beaten to soften the fibers and stretch the material into a flexible cloth with a rich earthy tone.

🔸 Everyday and Ceremonial Use

Bark cloth served many purposes — from royal and ceremonial garments used during coronations and funerals to other practical household items.

These artifacts remind us that clothing was once deeply connected to the environment, shaped through patience, skill, and generations of indigenous knowledge.

07/09/2026

Museum objects carry stories of who we are and where we come from.

Museums serve as custodians of these stories, ensuring that the achievements, traditions, struggles, and memories of past generations remain accessible to inspire and educate both present and future generations.

By preserving our heritage, we safeguard the identity of our nation and create opportunities for learning, reflection, and cultural pride.

Visit a museum. Explore our heritage. Connect with history.

04/09/2026

A gentle reminder that history never takes the weekend off.

Our museums, forts and castles are open.

Take some time to explore Ghana’s history, culture and heritage.

We look forward to welcoming you!

03/09/2026

What happens when we stop seeing waste as something to be discarded?

What if the forgotten could be gathered, reimagined, and given new meaning?

The National Museum of Ghana is pleased to present “Gathering the Forgotten” Art Exhibition by Samuel Prophask Asamoah, an exhibition that transforms discarded and overlooked materials into contemporary works of art.

Through material experimentation and creative reconfiguration, the exhibition invites us to rethink our ideas of waste, value, consumption, sustainability, and cultural memory.

From materials once considered useless emerge new forms, new stories, and new possibilities.

Gathering the Forgotten is an invitation to look again at what we discard—and to consider what it might become.

📅 5th – 29th September
📍 National Museum of Ghana, Accra
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

See waste. Rethink value. Imagine the possibilities.

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Barnes Road
Accra
23321

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Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00

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