Manhyia Palace

I live nearby and I like to visit the Manhyia Palace Museum from time to time. It is a special place and very important for Ashanti history and culture. The palace feels calm and meaningful, and you can really learn a lot about the kings and traditions. The guides are friendly and explain things clearly. Sometimes the museum could be better organized, but overall it is a nice and educational place. I enjoy coming here and I recommend it to visitors who want to understand Ghanaian culture.

Very informative. However, we were only allowed to take videos and pics outside. They will allow you to take photos of the gold that was taken from the Asanti people by the British, who have not officially returned the gold to the Asanti people. The British have instead loaned the Asanti people their own gold for 3 years. After the 3 years the Ashanti people will have to renegotiate the return of their gold to the Asanti Kingdom. Separately, while we were outside the Asanti King walked by. We all were made to stand, face the Ashanti King. No videos or photos were allowed. #Asanti

A beautiful tourist site to learn more about the history of the great Ashanti Kingdom.

It worth vising definitely if you come to Kumashi as a tourist. You can know the history of Ashanti kingdom. The guide explains the history very kindly. You can enjoy many exhibitions inside the museum. You can see beautiful peacocks and take photos outside. Also, you can get a beautiful, nice hand-made bracelet by a craftsman. He has truly craftsmanship because he is able to finish weaving for a shorttime. It's really craftsmanship!! He is friendly, so you can also enjoy talking. In front of the main entrance, there is a very friendly man who sells accessory which he created. He has a good hospitality! He will welcome you with a big smile.

Exciting boat ride. Crew members are very friendly and educative. An amazing live band awaits you.

30-40 minute guided tour of an Ashanti king’s palace. It was quite fast paced but focused a lot of time on stuff such as “here is a radio, it was the king’s radio, the first in the Ashanti kingdom”. Can visit while waiting for Akwasidae. I liked seeing their gold they repatriated from the British museum. No photos allowed. They had some cool stuff like working antiques - a 1950’s fridge.

Journey through the history of Asante kings and queens. See the artifacts used by Asante kings and "old" items. The museum has taken custody of breath-taken gold ornaments "looted" by the British monarch which was exhibited at the Royal British museum. If you visit Kumasi without seeing the Manhyia Palace, then you did not visit Kumasi

This is the palace of former Asante kings. It is well maintained. There is a guided tour with a very interesting talk about Asante history in English.