Frequently Asked Questions
The museum operates Monday to Sunday, including statutory holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to dress casually but decently, in keeping with the cultural and historical importance of the palace environment.
No. Visitors do not need to book an appointment before visiting the museum. The museum is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Yes. The museum provides a secure and spacious parking area for visitors.
Photography is permitted on the museum grounds but strictly prohibited inside the museum galleries. However, photography is allowed in selected designated areas. In these areas, the use of personal phones or cameras is not permitted. Instead, professional photographers stationed at the museum will assist visitors in taking photographs for a fee.
Yes. The museum has a well-stocked gift shop offering a wide variety of souvenirs and cultural items. Visitors can purchase traditional crafts and gifts ranging from textiles, cloth, beads, kente bags, replica royal regalia, bangles, and many other items.
Yes. The museum grounds provide a pleasant and relaxing environment for visitors before and after their tour. The compound features a lush garden with trees, shrubs, and birdlife, including peacocks. It also contains a fish pond with sacred catfish used in traditional non-consumptive rituals. A notable feature is a large fig tree with long aerial roots that visitors often enjoy observing and photographing.
The museum is open to the general public, including both local and international visitors. Individuals, families, schoolchildren, and students from senior high schools, colleges, and tertiary institutions are welcome to visit.
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Museum Info
Contacts
Phone
+233 256071700
Address
Manhyia Palace, Kumasi
info@manhyiapalacemuseum.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Sunday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.