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“African Expressions”, a recent exhibition featuring works by Ghanaian artist Otuo Acheampong Kwesi Sarkodie, was on display in mid‑2025.
“Ghana Life”, a photographic exhibition by Polish photographer Wojciech Zaremba, explores everyday Ghanaian life and cultural identity.
Earlier exhibitions include “Suro Nipa”, themed around the Akan proverb, and “Ghana 1957: Art After Independence”, reflecting on post‑independence artistic expression.
The museum reopened in June 2022 after a major renovation begun in 2015. Restoration aimed to preserve its original 1957 aesthetic while expanding exhibits and faculties. It is projected to draw ~150,000 visitors per year, supporting Ghana’s vision to boost local tourism.
The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) was founded in 1957, merging the National Museum’s interim council and the Monuments and Relics Commission. It oversees heritage preservation across Ghana, including forts, castles, and regional museums.
While the museum primarily focuses on Ghana’s material culture, there are broader heritage initiatives across the country—such as the Ancestor Project at the Nkyinkyim Museum in Ada, which uses clay sculptures to commemorate enslaved Africans and raise awareness through art and education.
International collaborations for repatriation and display of looted Asante artifacts are ongoing. Notably, museums in the UK have lent royal gold regalia back to Ghana for public display in Kumasi as part of reconciliation efforts
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