Attractions
Manhyia Palace Museum
Royal Ashanti Heritage | Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm | Tip: Time your visit with an Akwasidae ceremony (every 42 days) for the full royal experience | Entry fee: GHS 50–80
Description
The seat of the Asantehene, the King of the Ashanti Kingdom, and Ghana's most important royal heritage site. The museum houses gold regalia, royal artefacts, kente cloth collections, and the history of one of Africa's greatest kingdoms. 106,100 visitors in 2024.
Experience Location & Route
📍 Address
Manhyia Palace Museum, Palace, Kumasi, Ghana
🗺️ Nearby Places
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
(500m)
Visit the legendary immovable sword that symbolizes the unity and founding of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Visit the legendary immovable sword that symbolizes the unity and founding of the Ashanti Kingdom.
National Cultural Centre
(1km)
Discover Ashanti crafts, museums, cultural performances, and artisan workshops.
Discover Ashanti crafts, museums, cultural performances, and artisan workshops.
Prempeh II Museum
(1km)
xplore royal artifacts and exhibitions dedicated to Ashanti history and leadership.
xplore royal artifacts and exhibitions dedicated to Ashanti history and leadership.
Kejetia Market
(2km)
Experience West Africa’s largest traditional market, famous for Kente, spices, crafts, and local shopping.
Experience West Africa’s largest traditional market, famous for Kente, spices, crafts, and local shopping.
Kumasi Zoo
(2km)
Family-friendly wildlife attraction featuring indigenous and exotic animal species.
Family-friendly wildlife attraction featuring indigenous and exotic animal species.
Rattray Park
(3km)
Enjoy landscaped gardens, Ghana’s first dancing fountain, walking trails, and family recreation.
Enjoy landscaped gardens, Ghana’s first dancing fountain, walking trails, and family recreation.
Kumasi Fort & Ghana Armed Forces Museum
(2km)
Learn about Ghana’s military history inside a historic colonial fort.
Learn about Ghana’s military history inside a historic colonial fort.
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