Accra, along with being an absolutely beautiful city is also the capital as well as the largest city of all of Ghana. According to the census, it has a population (urban) which is estimated to be 2,291,352. The people of Ghana are loving and caring and will be of help whenever you need them. It attracts businessmen as well as it is an economic hub of Africa. Not only is it good in the primary sector of production it is also well established in the manufacturing sect.
It has some amazing restaurants and some modernized hotels. The shopping here is not bad both as you can bargain and buy stuff at good prices. So, get up and call us now. Book cheap flights to Accra with us and enjoy what Accra has to offer.
The National Museum of Ghana is one of the major tourist attractions of Accra. It has a large number of people visiting it all around the year. It is the oldest as well as the largest museums of all of Ghana. It is first opened to the public on March 5th year of 1957 and was basically a celebration of the independence of Ghana. The museum has different types of arts on display.
Ethnography along with Archaeology is also present in this amazing museum. Some of the objects on display date back to the era of Stone Age. The objects present here on permanent display are chief’s regalia, gold weights, Ghanaian musical instruments, beads, stools, traditional textiles and last but not the least pottery. Through the means of exchange, some objects are on display which is from other countries of Africa.
Some of the main ones are: Firstly, from the Ivory court the Senfu masks and bread ware along with Zulu wooden figures are present which have been brought from South Africa. The art gallery present here is small but has some very beautiful Ghanaian paintings painted with the help of pastels, oils, collages and Watercolors.
Some pieces of sculptures are also present in the Museum. A separate sculpture garden is present. It has different sorts of artworks but also has statues that are huge or better yet life-sized. These are basically of historical figures. One of the life-size statue present here is of the famous historical figure of Ghana known as Kwame Nkrumah, he was the first ever president of the country Ghana.
With the help of a guide, one can easily move around and learn about the history which the museum displays. The National Museum of Ghana has a separate gift shop which houses different types of Ghanaian traditional handicrafts. Some of the main ones are pottery, Jewellery, woodcarvings and baskets.
These are the perfect gifts for you to give to your friends and family when you go back to your home. All these traditional handicrafts show the hard work and the effort that the people of Ghana put in them and these are not even that expensive.
Like many other places, this museum provides its visitors with recreation and an opportunity to learn. Some other facilities are also present like a library, education hall, a Conservation Laboratory and seminars and workshops are also present. These are used by many as a way of learning. The staff present at the Education sections shows a film which displays some sides of the Ghanaian culture.
Exhibitions are held sometimes by the foreign embassies in cooperation with the national museum. This is one of the best places to visit for when you are in Accra as it represents and has on display the culture of the people of Ghana. It not only shows the culture but also shows the history of Ghana, it is said to be the best museum in all of Ghana. It should be visited when you go to the beautiful Accra. Contact us and book cheap flights and indulge in the Ghanaian culture.
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