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Scenes of Yesteryears is a cultural heritage museum in Gomoa Potsin, in Ghana’s Central Region. The museum is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and sharing Ghana’s rich heritage through immersive visual storytelling, life-sized sculptures, cultural scenes, and educational experiences.
The museum presents the everyday experiences, customs, folklore, and ingenuity of traditional Ghanaian communities. It gives visitors an opportunity to see how people lived, worked, raised families, celebrated, and passed knowledge from one generation to the next.
Preserving Ghana’s Heritage
Through life-sized sculptures, authentic cultural scenes, artifacts, and storytelling, Scenes of Yesteryears protects the memories, traditions, and wisdom that have shaped Ghanaian society.
Purpose
Scenes of Yesteryears exists to ensure that Ghana’s cultural heritage is remembered, understood, and valued by present and future generations. By presenting history in a vivid and engaging way, the museum connects people to their roots and encourages pride in Ghanaian and African identity.
It serves as both an educational and recreational destination for schools, families, tourists, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts.
Our Mission
To preserve, interpret, and showcase Ghana’s cultural heritage by collecting, documenting, and presenting the stories, artifacts, and traditions of past generations in ways that educate, inspire, and connect people to their roots.
Our Vision
To become a leading cultural heritage centre in Ghana and beyond—where history comes alive, communities find pride in their identity, and future generations are inspired to value and protect their cultural legacy.
The Values That Guide Us
These principles guide how we preserve, share, and celebrate Ghana’s heritage with integrity, care, and pride.
Heritage Preservation
We are committed to safeguarding tangible and intangible cultural heritage for present and future generations.
Education and Learning
We believe history is a powerful teacher and strive to make learning engaging, accurate, and accessible.
Authenticity
We present stories, artifacts, and traditions with respect, truth, and cultural integrity.
Community Engagement
We work closely with local communities, elders, artists, and storytellers as custodians of living history.
Cultural Pride
We promote appreciation, respect, and pride in Ghanaian and African identity.
Innovation and Creativity
We embrace creative storytelling, exhibitions, and partnerships to keep heritage relevant and alive.
Everything You Need to Know
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
KC 712 Bournemouth Street, Potsin, Gomoa Potsin, Central Region, Ghana.
Admission rates vary for Ghanaian nationals and foreign visitors. Please visit the Admission & Rates page for the full rate card. Group discounts are available upon request, and valid student ID is required for student rates.
Yes. Scenes of Yesteryears welcomes school groups, families, tourists, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts. Group discounts are available upon request.
Yes. Visitors can purchase unique souvenirs and cultural memorabilia from the museum gift shop.
Snacks and refreshments can be arranged in advance for group visits and special events.
Step Into Ghana’s Living Heritage
Discover the stories, traditions, and everyday lives that shaped Ghanaian communities through immersive life-sized scenes and cultural storytelling.