Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Central Accra, Accra: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Museums and history in Central Accra, Accra
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The final resting place of Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, in central Accra, with a museum, mausoleum, monuments and landscaped grounds.
What is Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park?
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park sits in central Accra and is the final resting place of Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah. It includes a museum, a mausoleum, monuments and landscaped grounds, and it is one of the most visited heritage sites in the city.
Entry is about GH₵ 25 for Ghanaian adults and GH₵ 5 for Ghanaian children, with non-Ghanaian adults paying GH₵ 100 and non-Ghanaian children GH₵ 30. It is an educational stop rather than a play attraction, but the grounds are spacious and the museum gives older children a grounding in Ghana's independence history.
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park preserves the legacy of Ghana's first president and the country's independence history.
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child | Toddler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya / East African resident | GHS 25 | GHS 5 | Free |
| Non-resident | GHS 100 | GHS 30 | Free |
Entry reported at GH₵ 25 for Ghanaian adults and GH₵ 5 for Ghanaian children, with non-Ghanaian adults at GH₵ 100 and non-Ghanaian children at GH₵ 30. Confirm current rates at the gate.
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- Educational Best for school-age children
- Non-Ghanaian rates Higher for foreign visitors
- Combine with Independence Square A short walk away
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Grounds and gardens with an adult |
| 3-5 years | Okay | Short visit |
| 6-9 years | Good | Museum and monuments |
| 10-12 years | Great | Independence history |
| 13+ years | Great | Full heritage visit |
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Key details
- Address
- Central Accra, Accra
- Opening hours
- Daily, daylight hours (confirm)
- How long to plan
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money at the gate
What to expect when you visit
Pay at the gate, then walk the grounds and visit the museum and mausoleum. The monuments and landscaped gardens are the other draws, and the site works well combined with Independence Square.
Allow an hour to an hour and a half. It is an educational stop rather than a play attraction, best for school-age children.
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Is it good for young children?
Best for school-age children.
How much is entry?
About GH₵ 25 for Ghanaian adults and GH₵ 5 for children.
Is it close to Independence Square?
Yes, a short walk.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Keep children close in the mausoleum and museum, and supervise them in the gardens.
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Museum, mausoleum, monuments, landscaped grounds
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- National Museum of Ghana
- Independence Square
- Nationalism Park
- What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- water
- camera
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park?
- Kenya and East African resident adults pay GHS 25 and resident children pay GHS 5. Non-resident adults pay GHS 100 and non-resident children pay GHS 30. Children under the toddler age enter free. Entry reported at GH₵ 25 for Ghanaian adults and GH₵ 5 for Ghanaian children, with non-Ghanaian adults at GH₵ 100 and non-Ghanaian children at GH₵ 30. Confirm current rates at the gate.
- What are the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park opening hours?
- Daily, daylight hours (confirm).
- How long do you need at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park?
- Plan for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- What payment methods does Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park accept?
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park accepts Cash and mobile money at the gate. It does not accept cash.
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