Museum Of Archaeology

★★★★★ 4.3/5 (326 reviews) Very Good

About This Museum

People often wander into the Museum of Archaeology in Accra with a simple question: what was life here really like centuries ago? You quickly find yourself face-to-face with the answers, from delicate terracotta figurines that whisper of daily rituals to rusted iron tools that shaped entire civilizations. It’s a wonderfully compact space that feels like a direct conversation with Ghana's deep past, making the ancient world feel immediate and tangible. I always leave feeling like I've pieced together a small part of a much larger, incredible story.

Collection Highlights

The collection truly comes alive with its stunning Akan terracotta heads, each with unique facial expressions, and the formidable collection of ancient iron weaponry and farming implements that show the transition from hunter-gatherer to settled societies.

Visitor Information

It's tucked away on the University of Ghana campus in Legon (look for the address MR29+VFF), so it has a quiet, academic vibe perfect for a thoughtful hour or two away from the city bustle.

Architecture & Building

Housed in a modest, functional building typical of institutional structures in the area, its unassuming exterior belies the profound history waiting inside.