Attraction
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
The memorial park where Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana's independence, holding the marble mausoleum of Ghana's first president and his wife, plus a museum and library.
Parliament of Ghana Museum
Ghana's first parliamentary museum, opened inside Parliament House in September 2026, tells the story of the country's legislature through documents, memorabilia and multimedia.
At a glance
- Type
- Parliamentary history museum
- Area
- Ridge, Accra, Ghana
- Official site
- parliament.gh
Good to know
- Booking required
- Multimedia exhibits
- Parking
Why we recommend it
The Parliament of Ghana Museum is the newest museum in Accra, opened to the public on 22 September 2026 inside Parliament House. It is the first museum in the country devoted to the history of its legislature, and it gives visitors a rare chance to step inside one of the most important working buildings in the capital. Parliament House itself was built in 1965, during the Nkrumah era, and was renovated in 2012 and 2013.
The displays trace Ghana's parliamentary and constitutional story from the colonial Legislative Council to the present Fourth Republic. Expect historical photographs, documents and records of past proceedings, artefacts and memorabilia belonging to former Speakers, and ceremonial and symbolic items linked to Parliament. Interactive multimedia exhibits explain how laws are made and how governance in Ghana has changed since independence. It is a good complement to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and the National Museum for anyone interested in modern Ghanaian history and politics.
The museum suits students, school groups, history and politics enthusiasts and visitors who want to understand how the country is governed. Because it is inside an active legislature, the visit is more formal than a typical museum outing. The museum opens Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:30, according to the announcement made at its opening, and visits must be booked in advance through Parliament's official website by choosing Visit, then Museum, and submitting the online form. You will be notified once your request is approved. Group and educational tours are requested in the same way.
Parliament's visitor rules apply. Dress formally, in a manner suitable for the House. Photographs need permission, cameras, recording devices and other electronic equipment are checked in at the entrance, and mobile phones must be switched off. If you are also allowed into the public gallery to watch proceedings, you must stay silent and rise when the Speaker's procession enters or leaves. Bring identification in case it is requested, and allow about an hour for the museum.
Parliament House is in the Ridge area of central Accra, not far from the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Black Star Square and the National Theatre. Parking is available in front of the main entrance, and taxis and ride-hailing cars can drop you at the gate.
Parliament of Ghana Museum FAQs
When did the Parliament museum open?
It opened to the public on 22 September 2026 inside Parliament House.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Book in advance through Parliament's website by choosing Visit, then Museum, and wait for approval.
When is it open?
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:30, according to the announcement made at its opening.
What will I see?
Photographs, documents, records of proceedings, Speakers' memorabilia, ceremonial items and interactive exhibits on law-making.
Is there a dress code?
Yes. Visitors are asked to dress formally, in a manner befitting the dignity of the House.
Can I take photos?
Photographs need permission, and cameras and other electronic devices are checked in at the entrance.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available in front of the main entrance.
What else is nearby?
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Black Star Square and the National Theatre are close by.