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Kumasi Sights

Manhyia Palace Museum

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Good for: K, ghnana, Ashanti history, toilets

  • Address
    • Asawasi
  • Hours
    • 09:00-12:00 & 13:00-17:00

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Lonely Planet review for Manhyia Palace Museum

To get a feel for how a modern Ashanti ruler lives, visit Manhyia Palace and its museum off Antoa Rd, up the hill north from Kejetia Circle. The palace was built by the British in 1925 to receive Prempeh I when he returned from a quarter of a century of exile in the Seychelles to resume residence in Kumasi. It was used by the Ashanti kings until 1974.

On display is the original furniture, including Ashantiland's first TV, and various artefacts from the royals, including evocative photos of the time.More striking are the unnervingly lifelike, life-size wax models of the two kings and their mothers and of the most redoubtable queen mother, Yaa Asantewaa, who led the 1900 revolt against the British and who died in exile in the Seychelles.

 

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    anyone who want to visit this place should contact

    easytrackghana recommends this,

    Whoever want to visit this place should contact us for fair services.we have a good team and regular online responds for you.see you around
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    fascinating look at the ashanti empire... and a clean toilet

    carobbine recommends this,

    really loved this place. the guided tour (free with entry fee) was super informative and interesting. there's so much history packed into the place and many stories that go along with the artifacts on display. ask lots of questions - the guides are really knowledgable. and take advantage of using the toilet in the museum before you head out- it is clean and stocked with both toilet paper AND hand soap!

    Good for: Ashanti history, toilets

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