Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Kumasi Cultural Centre in Kumasi, Kumasi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Museums and history in Kumasi, Kumasi
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A museum of Asante history inside the Kumasi National Cultural Centre, alongside a craft village, souvenir shops, a restaurant and regular music and dance performances.
What is Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Kumasi Cultural Centre?
The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum sits inside the Kumasi National Cultural Centre and holds memorabilia of the Asante kingdom, including items linked to Okomfo Anokye and a 300-year-old treasure bag he forbade anyone to open. The cultural centre around it has a craft village where you can watch pottery, cloth weaving, wood carving and other traditional handicrafts, plus a souvenir shop, a restaurant and a bar.
Children receive discounted admission to the museum. The combination of museum, craft workshops and performances makes it a strong half-day for families, and it is close to Kumasi Zoo and Rattray Park.
The cultural centre supports Ashanti craftspeople and performers and preserves the kingdom's material culture.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Craft village Watch pottery, weaving and carving
- Performances Check what is running
- Child discounts Ask at the desk
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Short visit with a carrier |
| 3-5 years | Good | Craft village |
| 6-9 years | Great | Museum and crafts |
| 10-12 years | Great | Full cultural visit |
| 13+ years | Great | Asante history and crafts |
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Key details
- Address
- Kumasi National Cultural Centre, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Kumasi
- Opening hours
- Daily, daylight hours
- How long to plan
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Both
- Booking
- Walk-in
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money at the desk
What to expect when you visit
Pay at the museum desk and work through the displays. Outside, walk the craft village and watch the artisans at work, and check whether a dance or music performance is running.
Allow an hour and a half to two hours. It pairs naturally with Kumasi Zoo and Rattray Park.
What if...?
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Is there a craft village?
Yes, with pottery, weaving and carving.
Do children get a discount?
Yes, at the museum.
Are there performances?
Yes, check what is running.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Supervise children around the craft tools and kilns, and keep them with you in the museum.
Tickets and costs
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Children receive discounted admission; current rates are confirmed at the desk.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Museum, craft village, souvenir shop, restaurant, performances
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Trotro to the cultural centre, then a short walk
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Kumasi Zoo
- Manhyia Palace Museum
- Rattray Park
- What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- cash for crafts
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Kumasi Cultural Centre opening hours?
- Daily, daylight hours.
- How long do you need at Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Kumasi Cultural Centre?
- Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- What payment methods does Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Kumasi Cultural Centre accept?
- Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Kumasi Cultural Centre accepts Cash and mobile money at the desk. It does not accept cash.
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