The Parliament of Ghana will officially open its first Parliamentary Museum to the public from Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
According to a statement from the Parliamentary Service, the museum is a landmark legacy project of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin, aimed at deepening public understanding of Ghana’s parliamentary history and institutions.
The museum will be open to visitors from Mondays to Fridays, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Visitors who wish to access the facility are required to book through Parliament’s official website by selecting “Visit” and then “Museum” before completing and submitting the booking form.
Applicants will receive a message once their requests have been approved.The museum houses a curated collection documenting the evolution of Ghana’s Parliament.
Its exhibits include historical photographs, documents and records of past parliamentary proceedings, as well as artefacts and memorabilia belonging to former Speakers.
It also features archival materials on the Legislative Council and Ghana’s constitutional milestones, ceremonial and symbolic items associated with Parliament, and interactive multimedia exhibits on the law-making process and the history of governance.
The Parliamentary Service said the museum is expected to serve a wide range of stakeholders, including the general public, students, researchers, tourists, Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff.
Students and researchers will have access to materials that support the study of Ghana’s parliamentary and constitutional development, while tourists and cultural visitors will have an opportunity to explore an important part of the country’s democratic heritage.
The facility will also serve as a repository for preserving Parliament’s institutional memory and provide international partners and other legislatures with insight into Ghana’s democratic development.
The Parliamentary Service said the opening of the museum reinforces Parliament’s commitment to openness, public education and preserving the country’s legislative history for future generations.
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