It was a history lesson about the
Ashanti Kingdom and it definitely had us enthralled for the two hours that the entire tour takes. Visitors have an opportunity to watch a video about the Kingdom and then after there is a tour of the museum itself. We were fortunate enough to have a photo opportunity - which under normal circumstances is never allowed. There is an entrance fee of GHc3 for children and GHc7 for adults. The museum is most definitely worth the visit - our tour guide was excellent; it takes a great deal of talent to hold the attention of a five year old through a tour that long and he did it quite well. After the tour there is a small gift shop, in which you can buy crafts and curios.
Manhyia Palace Museum
Kumasi
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| The late Asantehene; Otumfuo Nana Opoku Ware II and Queen Mother (Asantehemaa) |
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Nana Yaa Asantewaa was a Queen Mother.
She led the rebellion known as the 'War of the Golden Stool' against British Colonialism |
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A clay model of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
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| Mansuo - contains water and is used by the King when he attends a durbar |
The following are miscellaneous pictures taken in and around Kumasi...
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One of the Queen Mothers (Asantehemaa);
Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II |
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