Museum of Science and Technology in Central Accra, Accra: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Museums and history in Central Accra, Accra
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A science museum on Barnes Road in Accra, opened in 1965, with exhibits including a human heart and a piece of moon rock, a library and educational activities for children.
What is Museum of Science and Technology?
The Museum of Science and Technology sits on Barnes Road in Accra and opened to the public in 1965 with the goal of inspiring visitors, particularly children. Exhibits include a human heart and a piece of stone from the moon, and the museum incorporates a library and provides educational activities for children.
It operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30pm, with tiered entrance fees ranging from about GH₵ 5 for primary school children to GH₵ 80 for non-Ghanaian adults. It runs SciFest Ghana, an annual science festival with family tickets and school discounts, and is a useful educational stop for curious children.
The Museum of Science and Technology provides science education for Ghanaian children and runs the annual SciFest Ghana.
Museum of Science and Technology ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child | Toddler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | GHS 20 | GHS 5 | Free |
Entry reported at about GH₵ 5 for primary school children, GH₵ 20 for Ghanaian adults and higher for non-Ghanaian adults. Confirm current rates at the desk.
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- Affordable GH₵ 5 for primary children
- Educational Good for curious children
- SciFest An annual science festival
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Poor | Too young for the exhibits |
| 3-5 years | Okay | Short visit with an adult |
| 6-9 years | Good | Science exhibits |
| 10-12 years | Great | Full collection |
| 13+ years | Great | Educational visit |
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Key details
- Address
- Barnes Road, Accra, Accra
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm Open now
- How long to plan
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Booking
- Walk-in; book ahead for school groups
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money at the desk
- Phone
- +233 24 438 7665
What to expect when you visit
Pay at the desk, then work through the exhibits at your own pace. The human heart and moon rock are the headline displays, and the library and educational activities give children more to do.
Allow an hour and a half to two hours. It is a modest museum rather than a polished science centre, but it is affordable and works well for curious children.
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Is it good for young children?
Best for school-age children.
How much is entry?
About GH₵ 5 for primary children.
Is there a library?
Yes, plus educational activities.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Keep children behind the barriers and supervise them in the library.
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Science exhibits, human heart, moon rock, library, educational activities
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- National Museum of Ghana
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
- Nationalism Park
- What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- water
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Museum of Science and Technology?
- Adults pay GHS 20 and children pay GHS 5. Children under the toddler age enter free. Entry reported at about GH₵ 5 for primary school children, GH₵ 20 for Ghanaian adults and higher for non-Ghanaian adults. Confirm current rates at the desk.
- What are the Museum of Science and Technology opening hours?
- Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm.
- How long do you need at Museum of Science and Technology?
- Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- What payment methods does Museum of Science and Technology accept?
- Museum of Science and Technology accepts Cash and mobile money at the desk. It does not accept cash.
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