Manhyia Palace Museum
The former royal palace of the Asante king, built by the British in 1925 and now a museum, displaying the thrones, costumes and wax figures of past kings.
The Manhyia Palace is the political centre of the Asante Kingdom. The old palace was built in 1925 by the British colonial authorities for Prempeh I, who returned to Kumasi after exile. It became a museum in 1995. Its galleries contain life-size wax figures of past Asante kings and queen mothers, royal furniture, replicas of gold jewellery, and photographs. Guides tell the legend of the Golden Stool and the history of the kingdom. The new palace is next door and remains the residence of the reigning Asantehene, and it is not open to the public. Photography is not allowed inside the museum, and tickets must be bought on site.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kejetia Market
- Kumasi Zoo
- Centre for National Culture
- Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
- Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
- Kumasi Fort and Ghana Armed Forces Museum
- Ahwiaa Wood Carving Village
- Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary