The National Museum of Ghana has been ro-opened as of June 2022, but nearby Museum of Science and Technology is still closed, until further notice, due refurbishment.
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The official opening was performed by Duchess of Kent, the late Princess Marina. The Museum's first Director was A.W. Lawrence.
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Objects of archaeology, ethnography as well as fine art find place in the National Museum building.
Objects at the archaeology section range from the stone age period to the recent historical past. Those on permanent exhibition at the ethnography gallery include chief’s regalia, indigenous Ghanian musical instruments, gold-weights, beads, traditional textiles, stools and pottery. There are also objects from other African countries acquired through exchange. Examples are Senfu masks from La Cote D’ Ivoire, Zulu wooden figures and bead-ware from Southern Africa. |
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In addition there are also ancient Ife bronze heads from Nigeria and Bushongo carvings from the Congo. Exhibits at the small but impressive art gallery consist mainly of contemporary Ghanian paintings executed in oil, pasted, acrylic, watercolour and collages.
Apart from these there are sculpture pieces in different media Temporary exhibitions are held not only by the National Museum but also by individuals and foreign embassies. Search Ghana-Net.com oR Ghanaweb-News.com |
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Above middle picture: Exhibits at the small but impressive art gallery consist mainly of contemporary Ghanaian paintings executed in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolours and collages. Apart from these there are sculpture pieces in different media. Above right picture: View from the upper exhibitions into the entrance area of the museum.
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